Expert guidance from local business and tax experts

 

While we provide accurate, top-notch tax filing services, we know that money spent is a cost. We also know that keeping costs low is key to staying profitable.

But what about an investment in your business? Our business and tax advisory services are just that… an investment that allows your small business to grow and flourish, reaping a reward year after year after paying a small price up front.

Our advisory services historically pay for itself in a very limited timeframe. We help our clients. We do not inflate billables or timesheets to boost billing. That goes against our core purpose as a business. Our philosophy - if its not profitable to you then its not profitable to us!

The only requirement is that we also prepare tax returns. We use these returns when we provide business advisory services.
Why?
While our strategies aren’t always complex, they save you time and help prevent major errors later. This is especially true when another tax preparer uses them in your business tax filings.


Ongoing Tax Minimization Strategies

Our top three tax minimization strategies for small business owners. Our clients save $10,000+ annually by utilizing these strategies:

Augusta Rule Tax Planning: If you own your home and use your home for work then you could be missing out on the rent deduction for that space. We’re willing to set up and automate this strategy so the tax savings roll in year after year.

Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Planning: The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 created many short-term ways. These ways can help you maximize federal tax deductions through your state business filings. Most states now let you pay this tax at the corporate level.We’ll guide you step by step.We can even make the payment for you.
Small Business Family Payroll Strategies: Put your kids on your payroll using our plan so they won’t pay income tax.Did you know you can set up a Roth IRA for your kids at a young age? Start here.

 

Ongoing Business Advisory Services

If you are thinking about our monthly or quarterly bookkeeping services, you may also want our advisory services.The same is true if you use our tax preparation services

  • Budgeting Setup and Review: Ever wonder why you’re not taking home as much as you think you should be based on your results? Start with setting up an expected budget and we’ll work with you on what you can do to maximize performance.
  • Financial Statement Analysis (Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement): As part of our monthly bookkeeping services we provide monthly financial statements for you to use to review your performance. If you’re unsure of where to start or would want an expert opinion on a regular basis then this service is right for you.
  • Monthly/Quarterly CFO Check-in: The check-In doesn’t have to take long… perhaps only 30 minutes to see how you’re doing, whether any questions have come up and if we can assist in any other way. This could easily be combined with the above two services as well.
  • Retirement Deferral Strategies for Business Owners: Many other CPA firms say that you will “save money on taxes” if you contribute to your retirement…. that is incorrect. By itself you will only defer paying taxes when you contribute to your retirement. But what if contributing unlocks other tax advisory strategies for you? Now you’re thinking like we do!
  • Cafeteria Plans and Other Benefits for Owners and their Employees: You don’t have to explain to us how complicated this is… because we live in this nightmare too. We’ll share our opinions and point you in the right direction so you can avoid the landmines that currently exist.
  • Accountable Plans and Other Reimbursement Plans: These plans allow business owners and their employees to receive reimbursements for cell phone use, auto mileage, employee tuition and even child care for business owners (with some exceptions). Customize what you offer your employees and your family to maximize deductions and minimize costs.

 

“One-Time” Business Advisory Options

We perform the following advisory plans on an ad-hoc basis, but if you need them please reach out and we will discuss scheduling and getting you set-up:

  • Accounting System Modernization Plans: Does your accounting system feel a little “outdated?” We help migrate from your old-school system to modern processes that minimize waste and maximize efficiency.
  • Entity-Type Analysis: Did you watch that video recently on TikTok about why “S Corps are the Best?” Which one? There are hundreds… B
  • New Business Advisory Sessions: If you just started your business, you likely have 100 questions. That only covers what you’ve thought of so far.

Expert guidance from local business and tax experts

 

While we provide accurate, top-notch tax filing services, we know that money spent is a cost. We also know that keeping costs low is key to staying profitable.

But what about an investment in your business? Our business and tax advisory services are just that… an investment that allows your small business to grow and flourish, reaping a reward year after year after paying a small price up front.

Our advisory services historically pay for itself in a very limited timeframe. We help our clients. We do not inflate billables or timesheets to boost billing. That goes against our core purpose as a business. Our philosophy - if its not profitable to you then its not profitable to us!

The only requirement is that we also prepare tax returns. We use these returns when we provide business advisory services. Why? While our strategies aren’t always complex, they save you time and help prevent major errors later. This is especially true when another tax preparer uses them in your business tax filings.

See below for some of the advisory services we provide tax clients…

Ongoing Tax Minimization Strategies

Our top three tax minimization strategies for small business owners. Saving clients $10,000+ a year, every year, by utilizing these strategies.

Augusta Rule Tax Planning: If you own your home and use your home for work then you could be missing out on the rent deduction for that space. We’re willing to set up and automate this strategy so the tax savings roll in year after year.

Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Planning: The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 created many short-term ways. These ways can help you maximize federal tax deductions through your state business filings. Most states now allow you to pay this tax at the corporate level; we’ll walk you through step-by-step and even make the payment on your behalf.

  • **Small Business [Family Payroll](//about:blank/1) Strategies**: Put your kids on your payroll. We’ll build a plan so they won’t pay income tax.
    

    Did you know you can set up a Roth IRA for your kids at a young age? Start here!

 
Ongoing Business Advisory Services

If you are thinking about our monthly or quarterly bookkeeping services, you may also want our advisory services.The same is true if you use our tax preparation services

  • Budgeting Setup and Review: Ever wonder why you’re not taking home as much as you think you should be based on your results? Start with setting up an expected budget and we’ll work with you on what you can do to maximize performance.
  • Financial Statement Analysis (Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement): As part of our monthly bookkeeping services we provide monthly financial statements for you to use to review your performance. If you’re unsure of where to start or would want an expert opinion on a regular basis then this service is right for you.
  • Monthly/Quarterly CFO Check-in: The check-In doesn’t have to take long… perhaps only 30 minutes to see how you’re doing, whether any questions have come up and if we can assist in any other way. This could easily be combined with the above two services as well.
  • Retirement Deferral Strategies for Business Owners: Many other CPA firms say that you will “save money on taxes” if you contribute to your retirement…. that is incorrect. By itself you will only defer paying taxes when you contribute to your retirement. But what if contributing unlocks other tax advisory strategies for you? Now you’re thinking like we do!
  • Cafeteria Plans and Other Benefits for Owners and their Employees: You don’t have to explain to us how complicated this is… because we live in this nightmare too. We’ll share our opinions and point you in the right direction so you can avoid the landmines that currently exist.
  • Accountable Plans and Other Reimbursement Plans: These plans allow business owners and their employees to receive reimbursements for cell phone use, auto mileage, employee tuition and even child care for business owners (with some exceptions). Customize what you offer your employees and your family to maximize deductions and minimize costs.

 

“One-Time” Business Advisory Options

We perform the following advisory plans on an ad-hoc basis, but if you need them please reach out and we will discuss scheduling and getting you set-up:

  • Accounting System Modernization Plans: Does your accounting system feel a little “outdated?” We’ve helped our customers migrate from old-school systems to modern processes that minimize waste and maximize efficiency.
  • Entity-Type Analysis: Did you watch that video recently on TikTok about why “S Corps are the Best?” Which one? There are hundreds… Before you just go and make the plunge we recommend sitting with one of our experts. The answer may surprise you!
  • New Business Advisory Sessions: If you’ve just started your business you likely have 100 questions… and that is only on what you’ve thought of so far. Meet with one of our experts. We’ll answer your questions and ask our own. You can feel confident you’re doing things the “right way.” Even if we don’t have an answer for you – we likely know someone who does!

 

Interested In Learning More?


    Most of our engagements are ongoing relationships for business owners. We do not accept standalone individual tax return engagements.