With May 17th behind us (though for those in Texas, Louisiana and Oklahama -- this was just another day. June 15th is coming at us fast!), we’re turning towards the planning and optimization part of our calendar.But before we leave taxes in the rearview, let's address...

This week marks the end of another tumultuous tax filing season.I can’t remember anything like it. With the last minute legislative changes, software update delays, and IRS service issues -- this very well might have been the most disrupted and difficult tax season in...

When I hear commercials on TV or on the radio that promise specific results to people in West Columbia who owe money to the IRS, it really bothers me.One of the most pervasive advertising schemes you’ll hear repeated over and over again is about only paying “pennies...

If you'll forgive me, I'm going to get pretty geeky today.You probably didn't realize that there are actual pros and cons to expense reimbursement for employees, etc. or using a company cc. Oh my West Columbia readers, I'm going to take you down a little rabbit hole...

Does the thought of paying rent to your West Columbia commercial landlord for eternity make you cringe?Do you get a little bit of FOMO when you hear stories about other people building empires with real estate?The decision to purchase your own space from which to...

The overall economy is on a tear right now, but for some businesses, things don’t look so rosy. By the way, if that is you and your business (not so rosy), there are a multiplicity of grants, tax credits, and very favorable loans available -- though doing it properly...

Owing money to the IRS isn’t so bad. Say what now? Yep, that’s right. It’s not such a terrible thing. Well ... as long as you’re broke, that is. Because if you have significant income or assets, the IRS is going to do everything they can to squeeze every last dime out...

From making sure that nobody is doing Zoom calls in their bathrobe to ensuring that work actually gets done on time, you’ve got a few extra things to worry about as a West Columbia business owner these days.Chief among those new concerns, however, should be...

As a West Columbia small business owner, you’re no doubt fully aware of the importance of your business location. This is especially the case if you have a retail store or deliver a service where West Columbia customers come to you -- you need a location with ease of...

So ... I'm not sure if you knew this.Apparently, running a business is expensive. And controlling costs can be daunting.But despite whatever you might see from those gurus who are posing by their Lamborghinis in the Facebook ads ... even the leanest West Columbia...

Every year, the IRS charges tax debtors a boat load of penalties.Just how much? If you’re in West Columbia and you owe taxes, you should definitely take a look...To put this in perspective, the IRS budget for 2021 is about $12 billion. That means the entirety of IRS...

The return of March Madness this past week was a big reminder of everything that has happened in just one year. In my opinion, it was the canceling of this event in 2020 that made the entire nation (including those of us in West Columbia to) sit up and take notice...