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Celebrating Women in Accounting
March was Women’s History Month and, at Estess CPAs, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate women in accounting. Spring is typically a busy time for tax accountants,...
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Confused About Which Small Business Assistance Payroll to Apply For?
I am sure you are hearing all kinds of information out there on the CARES Act, the Payroll Protection Program and the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan. I am...
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Don’t Just Survive 2019 Tax Season – Plan Now for 2020
The deadline for this year's income tax deadline is fast approaching. Maybe you are panicking because of lack of preparation, or worse, you feel calm about your taxes...
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What is Happening with IRS Audits?
The IRS audit--it’s not a joke, even though many jokes have been made about audits and auditors. An IRS audit is simply a review or examination of an organization’s...
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What Business Meal Expenses Are You Allowed to Deduct Under the New Tax Law?
As it has been stated broadly, the Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) was the largest overhaul of the U.S. tax code in more than 30 years, changing many deductions and...
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Steps to Find the Right Accountant for Your Small Business
With so many things to know and so much to do as a small business owner, it may be tempting to minimize the challenges of accounting and say, "oh, I can do it myself."...
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The ABC’s of Preparing Year-End Financial Reports
Preparing year-end reports ought to be the "crowning point" of every business' financial year. With proper planning, solid accounting practices, and expert financial...
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What are the Beneficial Changes to the Kiddie Tax?
You've probably heard this statement written by Benjamin Franklin in 1789: "In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes." Well, even taxes...
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9 Simple Precautions to Avoid Tax Scams
Tax scams. It may not be a fun topic, but scammers are out there constantly, working their deceitful ways to profit from the unaware or unprepared. Scammers prey...
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