Insights
Notes from the desk.
Plain answers to the questions small business owners ask us most. General information, not advice for your situation.
Tax
Jan 6, 2027
The 2027 deadlines that catch new LLCs
Your first year has more dates than you think, and two of them come before April.
Tax
Nov 18, 2026
When an S corp election starts to pay
It saves self-employment tax, and it adds payroll, a second return and stricter books.
Bookkeeping
Oct 28, 2026
Catching up three years of books: what it really takes
Behind is common. Here's the order we fix it in, and how long each step takes.
Tax
Sep 30, 2026
Quarterly estimates without the guesswork
Four dates, one simple rule of thumb, and how we work out your number.
Payroll
Aug 20, 2026
Contractor or employee? Three questions before you send a 1099
The IRS looks at control, money and the relationship. So should you.
Growth
Jul 15, 2026
Why your profit and your bank balance disagree
A profitable month can still leave the account empty. Five reasons why.
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