How to Set Up an IRS Installment Agreement for Your Business in 2026
If your business is facing a tax bill it can’t afford, the worst thing you can do is wait for the IRS to come knocking. …
FUTA Credit Reductions: Why Your State’s Debt is Your Problem
Most business owners across the country enjoy a standard Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA) rate of just 0.6%. This is than …
Received IRS Letter 1153? What Next
If you just opened a certified letter from the IRS containing Letter 1153, your personal bank account, your home, and yo …
W-2 vs. 1099: Avoiding the Misclassification Trap
The line between an independent contractor (1099) and an employee (W-2) has never been more scrutinized than it is in 20 …
The 2026 Payroll Tax Survival Guide
Navigating the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21) and New IRS Compliance Standards For American small business own …
The Final Countdown: What to Do 30 Days Before Your Audit Appointment
You’ve received the notice, hired your tax audit attorney, and the date is set. The 30-day window before an IRS audit ap …
Crypto and Digital Assets: The New Frontier of IRS Audits
The "Wild West" era of cryptocurrency tax reporting has officially come to an end. As we move through the 2026 tax seaso …
Small Business Owners: How to Survive a Field Audit in 2026
While most audits are handled by mail, small business owners reporting over $1 million in gross receipts or those with c …
Is Your Filing Status Triggering the IRS?
Choosing your filing status seems like a simple box to check it has become one of the most scrutinized areas of a tax re …
Red Flags in Tax Returns That Lead to Audits
Detecting the precursors to an IRS audit can be as critical as the audit itself. The IRS uses a combination of human rev …
