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Six Hacks to Simplify Small Business Accounting and Taxes

May 1, 2023 By Stephen Nelson CPA

Six Hacks to Simplify Small Business Accounting and Taxes

Starting a new business? This suggestion: Keep your small business accounting and your taxes simple. Really simple. The reason? In the post-pandemic … [Read more...] about Six Hacks to Simplify Small Business Accounting and Taxes

Filed Under: Bookkeeping, entrepreneurship, New business, Uncategorized

Twin Problems of Unprofitable Customers and Services

January 20, 2020 By Stephen Nelson CPA

I’ve been coaching some new CPA firm owners about how to build a profitable professional services firm. And to jump to the punchline? The twin tricks … [Read more...] about Twin Problems of Unprofitable Customers and Services

Filed Under: management, New business, Strategy, Uncategorized

Section 1202 Qualified Small Business Stock Pitfalls

January 6, 2020 By Christian Block CPA

I wrote a post a few weeks ago about all of the great benefits of Section 1202 Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS).   But frankly? It would be … [Read more...] about Section 1202 Qualified Small Business Stock Pitfalls

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The Hidden Magic of Arithmetic Growth

August 20, 2019 By Stephen Nelson CPA

Many investors know about geometric growth, which is what compound interest is. Investors, for example, know that if you earn an annual 5 percent … [Read more...] about The Hidden Magic of Arithmetic Growth

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Maximize Depreciation Deductions under the Tax Cuts and Job Act of 2017

July 22, 2019 By Christian Block CPA

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 created new depreciation rules. And both business owners and real estate investors want to learn the new … [Read more...] about Maximize Depreciation Deductions under the Tax Cuts and Job Act of 2017

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IRS Audit Prevention Tips

March 26, 2018 By Stephen Nelson CPA

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Your tax return is due sometime in the next couple of weeks—unless you extend. And given that, I thought it’d make sense to talk about IRS audit … [Read more...] about IRS Audit Prevention Tips

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Unreliability of Long Run Stock Market Returns

September 11, 2017 By Stephen Nelson CPA

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A myth about long run stock market returns exists. A powerful, but maybe dangerous, myth. That myth goes like this: Over the long run, because … [Read more...] about Unreliability of Long Run Stock Market Returns

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FIRECalc Retirement Plan B Calculations

May 23, 2017 By Stephen Nelson CPA

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Yesterday’s blog post talked about why you and I both need to have a retirement plan b. To recap, that suggestion flows from a simple reality—that … [Read more...] about FIRECalc Retirement Plan B Calculations

Filed Under: investment, personal finance, retirement, Uncategorized

Payroll Accounting Rules for S Corporation Shareholder Health Insurance

July 18, 2016 By Beth Nelson CPA

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Oh my gosh. It’s crazy, right? Complicated old rules and then fuzzy new rules from the Affordable Care act make it really hard for S corporation … [Read more...] about Payroll Accounting Rules for S Corporation Shareholder Health Insurance

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