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How the IRS Actually Decides What’s a “Reasonable” S-Corp Salary
If you’ve made the S-corp election, you already know the appeal: pay yourself a salary, take the rest as a distribution, and only the salary portion gets hit with payroll tax. We covered that math in Salary vs. Owner’s Draw…. -
When to Hire Your First W-2 Employee Instead of a Contractor
There’s a specific moment a lot of growing businesses hit: the contractor who used to handle the overflow is now handling half your operation, and you’ve started scheduling your own week around when they’re available instead of the other way… -
Salary vs. Owner’s Draw: How to Pay Yourself in 2026
Somewhere between “I’ll just take what’s left in the account” and “I need to run official payroll for myself,” a lot of business owners get stuck. It’s one of the questions we hear most from clients who’ve moved past the… -
Are You Paying Yourself Correctly? What Business Owners Get Wrong About Owner Pay
Most business owners didn’t start their business so they could agonize over how to pay themselves. They started it to do the work they love, serve their clients, and build something of their own. But here’s the truth: how you… -
How The One Big Beautiful Bill Impacts You And Your Business
The One Big Beautiful Bill introduces tax changes that begin affecting returns filed in 2026. While the bill includes many provisions, several directly impact business owners, especially those with employees, contractors, rental income, or higher overall income. This article focuses… -
5 Things To Do With Your Payroll Before December 31
Year-end is one of the busiest times for business owners and payroll is often the area that needs the most attention. A few quick checks now can prevent January headaches, incorrect W-2s, and unnecessary IRS notices. Here are the five… -
Spring Cleaning Your Finances: Tips to Get Organized Before Tax Season Ends
Spring isn’t just for deep-cleaning your home—it’s also the perfect time to tidy up your finances before tax season ends. Whether you’re a small business owner, freelancer, or simply managing personal finances, taking a little time now can help you… -
Your Pot of Gold Awaits: How to Save More on Taxes This Year
St. Patrick’s Day has come and gone, but if you’re still hoping to improve your business finances, it’s not too late. While luck might play a role in some things, keeping more of your hard-earned money comes down to smart tax… -
Why You Must Enable Multi-Factor Authentication for QuickBooks Online
If you use QuickBooks Online to run your business finances, here is something worth knowing: multi-factor authentication is already protecting your account, whether you set it up or not. Intuit builds it in, and it cannot be switched off. What… -
Los Angeles County Tax Relief: Extended Deadlines & Disaster-Related Benefits
The Eaton and Palisades fires were in January 2025. Most of the tax relief windows they triggered have already closed, but not all of them, and one still matters right now if you own affected property. Status as of August… -
End of the Year Reminders for Business Owners
The end of the year is fast approaching! It’s time to wrap up those final tasks that can make a big difference in reducing stress and preparing your business for tax season. Here’s a handy checklist to help you complete… -
Recording Tips and Gratuities in QuickBooks Online
If your business runs on tips, think salons, spas, restaurants, and other service industries, recording them correctly in QuickBooks Online has always mattered for paying your team right and keeping taxes clean. In 2026 it matters even more, because of…
