Tax Strategy
Proactive tax planning for business owners and investors: deductions, depreciation, entity choices and year-end moves that reduce what you owe.


Author:
John Malone
November 8, 2026
Can investors use cost segregation after a 1031 exchange in 2026?
Can you use cost segregation after a 1031 exchange in 2026? Learn how carryover basis, excess basis, bonus depreciation, and passive-loss rules apply.


Author:
John Malone
November 6, 2026
Should business owners buy equipment before year-end to use 100% bonus depreciation in 2026?
Learn when 100% bonus depreciation applies in 2026, which equipment qualifies, and why business owners should evaluate ROI before buying.


Author:
John Malone
November 2, 2026
5 Accounting Improvements That Can Help Your Business Scale Smarter
Discover 5 accounting improvements for growing businesses, from a scalable chart of accounts to better financial reporting and smarter decisions.


Author:
Greg O’Brien
November 1, 2026
The Month-End Close Process: A Practical Checklist for Growing Companies
Learn the month-end close process with a practical checklist covering reconciliations, accruals, inventory, deferred revenue, and financial reporting.


Author:
John Malone
October 31, 2026
E-commerce Bookkeeping: Inventory, Fees, Returns and Marketplace Payouts
Learn how to reconcile e-commerce marketplace payouts, inventory, fees, refunds, sales tax, and COGS for accurate bookkeeping and financial reporting.


Author:
Greg O’Brien
October 28, 2026
SaaS Metrics Finance Teams Should Track: MRR, ARR, Churn and Runway
Learn the SaaS metrics finance teams should track, including MRR, ARR, churn, NRR, CAC, LTV, gross margin, burn multiple, and cash runway.


Author:
John Malone
October 27, 2026
Form 990 vs. 990-EZ vs. 990-N: Which Return Does Your Nonprofit File?
Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-N? Learn IRS filing thresholds, nonprofit eligibility, deadlines, extensions, and the risks of missing annual returns.


Author:
Greg O’Brien
October 26, 2026
What Is Nonprofit Accounting? Fund Accounting, Restrictions and Financial Reporting
Learn how nonprofit accounting works, including fund accounting, donor restrictions, grant tracking, financial statements, and Form 990 reporting.

Author:
Greg O’Brien
October 25, 2026
Need IRS audit representation? How to choose a CPA, EA, or tax attorney
Need IRS audit representation? Compare CPAs, enrolled agents, and tax attorneys, understand Forms 2848 and 8821, and choose the right professional.

Author:
John Malone
October 23, 2026
R&D tax credit and Section 174A: what a startup’s CPA should coordinate in 2026
Learn how Section 174A and the R&D tax credit work in 2026, including qualified research, Section 280C, payroll credits, and startup CPA coordination.

Author:
Greg O’Brien
October 22, 2026
Independent contractor vs. employee: how the IRS test works in 2026
Independent contractor or employee in 2026? Learn how the IRS evaluates worker classification, control, Form 1099-NEC, and misclassification risks.

Author:
John Malone
October 20, 2026
How to reconcile Form 941 with payroll records and W-2s
Learn how to reconcile Form 941 with payroll records, W-2s, and W-3 totals, identify discrepancies, and determine when Form 941-X is needed.
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