IRS Notices and Penalties – What You Need to Know

The Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) main form of communication with taxpayers is through the two types of notices, a CP (computer notice) and a LTR (letter notice). There are many reasons that the IRS will send notices to a taxpayer, a few including that there is a balance owed, the IRS has made changes to … Read more

Corporate Transparency Act Memo

Corporate Transparency Act – Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting This letter serves to alert you of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) requirement for Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting (BOI), which will impact most LLCs, corporations, limited partnerships, and other closely held entities. Congress enacted the CTA to create a national database of the beneficial owners of companies … Read more

ERC Mills and Steps to Protect Yourself

The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is a tax relief program started by the CARES Act in 2020 and expanded by the American Rescue Plan Act in 2021. Eligible employers can receive a refundable credit against their payroll taxes as a reward for keeping their employees on the payroll during the pandemic. The ERC can be … Read more

ADKF Salutes our Veterans!

We are so proud to call Military City, USA our home! Today we honor all those who have served our country, including some of our very own team members! ? Anthony Gomez – U.S. Navy Anthony (right), our System Support Specialist, served 10 years in the U.S. Navy! ? Austin Williams – U.S. Army Austin … Read more

Is It Time For That Talk?

It may be a toss-up as to who dreads a family talk about your finances and the future more. You or your heirs. Regardless, if you haven’t had that talk or it’s been a while, there’s no time like the present to discuss expectations — yours and theirs — concerning your estate. They could be … Read more

Bookkeeping: Basics & Essentials for Entrepreneurs

Bookkeeping is the backbone of every successful business, providing entrepreneurs with vital financial insights which serve to inform key business decisions and maintain regulatory compliance. From deciding whether you have the cash flows to make your next big investment to weathering economic fluctuations and thriving in the long run, a well-established bookkeeping system will allow … Read more

Do Professional Services Need Marketing?

There are some things in this world that are certain: The sky is blue, the grass is green (unless it’s summer in South Texas), and businesses want to make more money. In previous years, professional services, such as public accounting firms, could rely on referrals to maintain a stream of clients and profit. However, with … Read more

Data Security Foundations

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, businesses face ever-growing cybersecurity challenges.  Strong data security measures must be in place to protect sensitive information and ward off cybercriminals. This article aims to summarize essential practices that businesses can implement to safeguard their data.  These foundational security measures can help businesses reduce risks and respond to incidents. … Read more

Are My Social Security Benefits Taxable?

So, you are receiving Social Security benefits, however, you are not sure if this income is subject to federal income taxes. According to the Social Security office, paying taxes on Social Security benefits only happens if there is other substantial income reported on the tax return, such as wages, self-employment, interest, dividends, or other taxable … Read more