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What internal controls should a growing business keep when using a virtual CPA in 2026?
Author:
John Malone, JD, CTCNovember 14, 2026
Learn which internal controls growing businesses should keep when using a virtual CPA in 2026, from payment approvals to bank reconciliation reviews.
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Author:
John Malone, JD, CTCNovember 13, 2026
QSBS Rollover Rules Under Section 1045: A Practical Guide
Learn how a Section 1045 QSBS rollover can defer capital gains, including the 60-day rule, basis carryover, eligibility tests, and Section 1202 benefits.

Author:
Greg O’Brien, CPANovember 13, 2026
Should business owners donate appreciated stock to a donor-advised fund before selling in 2026?
Should you donate appreciated stock to a donor-advised fund before selling in 2026? Explore capital gains, transfer timing, and charitable deduction limits.

Author:
Greg O’Brien, CPANovember 12, 2026
How do cost-segregation losses carry forward for Airbnb owners in 2026?
Learn how Airbnb cost-segregation losses carry forward in 2026, when passive losses become deductible, and how short stays and participation affect taxes.

Author:
John Malone, JD, CTCNovember 11, 2026
Should real estate agents report Airbnb income and brokerage commissions on the same tax schedule in 2026?
Should real estate agents report Airbnb income and commissions together? Learn Schedule C vs. Schedule E rules, guest-service tests, and 2026 loss limits.

Author:
John Malone, JD, CTCNovember 10, 2026
Can Airbnb owners claim the QBI deduction in 2026? Eligibility and limits
Can Airbnb owners claim the QBI deduction in 2026? Explore Section 199A eligibility, the 250-hour rental safe harbor, income limits, and qualifying income.

Author:
Greg O’Brien, CPANovember 9, 2026
Can biotech startups claim the R&D tax credit for clinical-trial costs in 2026?
Can biotech startups claim R&D tax credits for clinical trials in 2026? Explore eligible costs, CRO rules, exclusions, and IRS documentation requirements.

Author:
John Malone, JD, CTCNovember 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:
Greg O’Brien, CPANovember 7, 2026
How much should a Series A startup budget for virtual CPA services in 2026?
How much should a Series A startup budget for virtual CPA services in 2026? Compare starting prices, accounting scope, investor reporting, and tax planning.

Author:
John Malone, JD, CTCNovember 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:
Greg O’Brien, CPANovember 5, 2026
How does a cash-out refinance affect Airbnb tax deductions?
Learn how a cash-out refinance affects Airbnb tax deductions, including mortgage interest tracing, rental versus personal use, and IRS limitations.

Author:
John Malone, JD, CTCNovember 4, 2026
Can a financing round make new startup shares ineligible for QSBS?
Can a funding round affect QSBS eligibility? Learn how the $75M gross-assets test, financing proceeds, and share issuance dates impact startup stock.

Author:
Greg O’Brien, CPANovember 3, 2026
What records should Airbnb owners prepare before refinancing a rental property in 2026?
Learn which Airbnb records to prepare before refinancing in 2026, including booking reports, bank statements, rental income, expenses, and tax returns.

Author:
John Malone, JD, CTCNovember 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, CPANovember 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, JD, CTCOctober 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.

