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Holidays & CPAs: Balancing Work and Celebration

Holidays and CPAs: Balancing Work and Celebration Introduction: The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and quality time with loved ones. However, for Certified Public Accountants (CPAs), this

Prepare with Confidence: 2023 Tax Season Checklist

Prepare with Confidence: A Comprehensive Checklist for the 2023 Tax Season The tax season can be a stressful time for many individuals, but proper preparation can help alleviate the pressure

Choosing the Right Bend, OR Business CPA

For businesses in Bend, Oregon, finding the right Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is crucial for financial success. A skilled CPA can provide invaluable assistance with tax planning, bookkeeping, and financial

How Small Businesses Utilize Equipment Depreciation

How Small Businesses Write Off Equipment Purchases As a small business owner, it’s important to make smart financial decisions to manage your expenses and maximize profits. One way to do

Tips for Avoiding Capital Gains

Tips for Avoiding Capital Gains Tax The thought of paying capital gains tax on your investments can be discouraging, especially if you’re trying to maximize your returns. Fortunately, there are

Tax Code Updates for 2023

2023 Tax Code & You As we approach half way through the year 2023, there are several updates to the tax code that taxpayers should be aware of. These updates

Have an Oregon LLC? The Annual Report Scam

Don’t Be Misled! So you’re a business owner and trying to do that right thing… Enter the scams, con artists, and disengenious opportunist like WCS. In 2021, Workplace Compliance Services

Setting Up a Living Trust

Setting Up a Living Trust Trusts are one of the most important estate planning tools you can use to protect yourself, your family and your assets. A living trust is

Tax Strategies for 2023

Tax Strategies for 2023 If you’re like me, you’re pretty happy when tax day comes around — because it means one thing: Your hard-earned money is finally yours again. But

New Year, New Tax Bracket

If you moved up to a higher tax bracket this year, congratulations! Whether you saw success in your personal life or at work, we commend you. It takes hard work

Small Business Owner: Estimating Income Taxes

Tax liabilities include the amount of money that your business owes to various tax authorities. These tax liabilities need to be paid within a year, and the liability itself will

The Augusta Rule: Two Weeks of Tax Free Rental Income

The Augusta Rule, or as the IRS calls it, Section 280A, states that these homeowners can rent out their home for a maximum of 14 days, and they don’t need

How to File a Tax Extension

When Tax Day rolls around, stress levels rise as some people realize that they haven’t yet filed their federal income tax return. But don’t worry – if you consistently file

Tax Software Vs. Accountant

It’s common to wonder whether you should use tax software or hire an accountant to do your taxes. In this article, we’ll give you the information you need to make

Choosing The Right CPA For You

If you’re considering hiring a CPA in Central Oregon to file your taxes, you’ll want to pick the right one. In this article, we’ll go over a list of questions

Preparing for the 2023 Tax Season

Even though tax season in 2022 has passed, it’s never too soon to get ready for 2023. Saving yourself time, money, and hassle revolves around making early plans rather than

2022 Taxes: 7 ways to Save Your Biz Money

The world of business has experienced a lot of change in recent years, and 2022 is no exception. But for all of the change that occurs, there is one thing

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There are many avenues to think about when dealing with IRS tax problems that the average individual may not think about or even know. However, we are experienced at working with the IRS and Oregon and use our expertise and years of experience to bring about the best resolution to your tax problems.