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I tell clients this often, usually while we talk over coffee ☕💬 or zoom 💻 “strong businesses don’t grow by accident, they grow because you design and maintain them that way”. I believe that’s true for our small business owners, medical practitioners, law firm owners and our visionary start-up entrepreneurs as well. And design matters even more when markets, laws, and conditions keep moving.  If you’ve been in business long…  Read more

As a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Tax Coach (CTC), I get asked this question all the time: “Can I deduct my business travel?” And—no surprise here—the answer is: it depends 😉But let’s break it down in a practical, real-life way. Next week, I’ll be traveling to San Diego, CA for a tax conference that’s integral to my work as a tax advisor and coach. I already have: ✈️ A…  Read more

The answer, of course, is “it depends”—and it’s neither quick nor easy.  As with most tax questions, the real answer depends on your specific facts, your goals, and the tax law itself. And in this case, the law is the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), Public Law 119-21 passed in July 2025. Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), Congress introduced a new deduction for qualified overtime compensation. While often referred to as…  Read more

The answer, of course, is “it depends”—and it’s neither quick nor easy. As with most tax questions, the real answer depends on your specific facts, your goals, and the tax law itself. And in this case, the law is the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), Public Law 119-21 passed in July 2025. Since its passage, our office has spent countless hours ⏰ attending in-depth seminars devoted entirely to the…  Read more

As 2025 draws to a close, we have been working through 2025 tax minimization plans, growth plans, exit strategies, and looking towards 2026 and future years as well.  We get so much satisfaction from helping our clients achieve their goals; current, future, imagined as we work with “strategic partners”.  When they follow this model we see success with small business owners, medical practitioners, law firm owners and our visionary start-up…  Read more

Another great question! 🎯 and of course we say “it depends” and “it’s not quick or easy”  when you do things right, we may find opportunities during our tax planning strategy meetings.  As we head toward the end of 2025, charitable giving deserves a second look 👀 — especially for taxpayers who itemize deductions and consistently support charitable organizations. Here’s the key takeaway upfront:👉 The charitable contribution rules for 2025 remain unchanged.👉 But the…  Read more

Another great question! 🎯 and of course we say “it depends” and “it’s not quick or easy”  when you do things right, we may find opportunities during our tax planning strategy meetings to help you work through your exit strategy in the most tax advantaged way. isn’t just for Silicon Valley startups — Section 1202 Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) can also be a high-impact planning tool for small business owners, medical practices…  Read more

Another great question! 🎯 One I asked myself just a week ago, as I considered my purpose for attending the 23rd ATS Tax and Accounting conference, a three (3) day tax symposium held on Long Island.  Spoiler alert:  I am the current Co-President of the N/S Chapter of NCCPAP Educational Foundation and a member of the ATS executive committee so I don’t really have much choice, but I “got\get” so…  Read more

Great question: and we always say “it depends” and “it’s not quick or easy”  when you do things right you may find opportunities within your business, maybe smoother operations, better cash flow, identify tax benefits, tweak product lines for better profits, these things can make a big difference. If the phrase “financial reporting” makes your eyes glaze over, you’re not alone. I get it, it sounds like paperwork. Something your accountant nags…  Read more

Great question! While there are no quick answers — and we always say “it depends” and “it’s not quick or easy” — you may find opportunities where a business event can be both fun 🥳 and deductible 🏢. We’ve all heard the phrase “don’t mix business with pleasure,” but why not? Sometimes mixing the two leads to stronger business relationships, new opportunities… and yes, a legitimate business deduction. This week,…  Read more

Great question! Right now IS tax planning season.📅. We are meeting with clients and prospective clients every day, working to rearrange budgets shifting funds from 2025 estimate #4 💸 into tax-advantaged investments 💰. While there are no quick answers — and we always say “it depends” 🤷‍♀️ and “it’s not quick or easy” — there may still be opportunities out there for you. ✨ The key is to review your…  Read more

When you’re running a practice, long-term goals & even short-term goals are not always top of mind. Between patients, paperwork, payroll, insurance chaos, and family obligations it’s easy to feel like your immediate finances call the shots. 😅 I believe a thriving practice depends on financial stability; just like you tell your patients “Prevention beats cure every time”. Let’s check your business health and make sure no financial symptoms are…  Read more

Great question — and one I have been discussing with my clients and prospective clients more and more lately; spoiler alert: Not necessarily! Many small business owners and medical professionals assume that if they pay for something with their business credit card, or via their business checking account it automatically counts as a business deduction. Unfortunately, the IRS doesn’t see it that way. Let’s clear this up 👇 🚫 Paying…  Read more

Great question — and one I have been discussing with my clients and prospective clients more and more lately. The good news? If you’re asking this, you’re already ahead of the curve. Thinking about growth, succession, and strategy means you’re not just running a medical practice — you’re running a business too. Here are some key considerations as you look toward expansion, transition, and tax-smart planning: 🔹 1. Keep the…  Read more

By now you know your quick questions take a minute to ask and our quick answer is “It depends”.  We already know, in order to get a valuable, actionable answer/plan we need to determine several things, including short-term and long-term goals and expected exit strategy. Starting a new business, or expanding your existing business is exciting 🎉, but one of the first steps—choosing your business structure—is often confusing, and working…  Read more

Our answer to most tax related questions, of course, is “it depends”; like most things tax-related, the answer is tailored to each client’s circumstances and goals.  Since it’s passing  our office has spent countless hours attending seminars focused entirely on the newly passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), Public Law 119-21. We’ve been learning the law and discussing how to educate our clients (and ourselves). Working up tax planning and tax minimization…  Read more

The answer, of course, is “it depends” — and it’s not quick or easy. Like most things tax-related, the answer is tailored to each client’s circumstances and goals and of course the tax law! 📚⚖️ Over the past few weeks, our office has spent 20+++ hours attending seminars focused entirely on the newly passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), Public Law 119-21. We’ve been learning the law and discussing…  Read more

The answer, of course, is “it depends” — and it’s not quick or easy.  Like most things tax-related, the answer is tailored to each client’s circumstances and goals AND of course the tax law! Over the past few weeks, our office has spent 20+++ hours attending seminars focused entirely on the newly passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), Public Law 119-21.  We’ve been learning the law and discussing how…  Read more

The answer, of course, is “it depends” — and it’s not quick or easy. Like most things tax-related, the answer is tailored to each client’s circumstances and goals.  Over the past few weeks, our office has spent 20++ hours attending seminars focused entirely on the newly passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), Public Law 119-21. We’ve been learning the law and discussing how to educate our clients (and ourselves). Working…  Read more

The answers to these “quick and not so quick questions are never quick or easy.  Our answers are always based upon the situation, tailored to each client, their circumstances, and their goals AND of course the tax law!🙃 Over the past few weeks, our office has spent 20+++ hours attending seminars focused entirely on the newly passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), Public Law 119-21.  We’ve been  learning the…  Read more