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Tax law changes, payroll deadlines, and how-to guides for Georgia and multi-state clients. Each post includes clear action steps, links to forms, and when to call us versus DIY.
Skim the summaries below or jump into a post—most take 3–5 minutes to read. If a change affects your return or payroll run, we note the exact tax year and due dates.
By Pat Haynes, Enrolled Agent (EA)
Enrolled Agent vs. CPA: Which Do You Actually Need? If you are choosing a tax professional, you will run into two credentials again and again: Enrolled Agent (EA) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Both are legitimat…
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H&R Block vs. a Local Tax Preparer: An Honest Comparison In Commerce, you can get your taxes done at a national franchise like H&R Block or Jackson Hewitt, or at a local firm like ours. We will be upfront about our bias …
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Missed the Tax Deadline? How to File Late in Georgia First, the most important thing: file anyway, as soon as possible - even if you cannot pay. The penalty for not filing is roughly ten times larger than the penalty for…
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On Extension? What to Do Before the October 15 Deadline If you filed Form 4868 in the spring, your individual return is due Thursday, October 15 . Extended S-corp and partnership returns came due September 15. Here is th…
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2025 Tax Law Changes The 2025 tax year introduced changes that affect withholding, planning, and year-end filing quality. Most taxpayers will see threshold and deduction updates, but the bigger impact usually comes from …
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General Information for Self-Employed Taxpayers Self-employment taxes are manageable when your process is stable. The challenge is usually not a lack of effort; it is inconsistent bookkeeping, unclear deduction rules, an…
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How to Create an ID.me Account for IRS Access ID.me access is now part of the practical tax workflow for many taxpayers. If setup is delayed until a filing deadline, verification issues can stall account access, notice r…
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Updated IRS Mileage Rates for 2024-2025 Mileage deductions deliver value only when documentation is complete, consistent, and tied to business purpose. Most problems do not come from the rate itself - they come from miss…
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2025 Changes to Form 1099-K 1099-K reporting continues to create confusion for platform sellers, contractors, and service businesses. The core issue is usually mismatch: platform totals, bank deposits, and books do not l…
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Important IRS Updates: Online Access, ID.me, and Refund Changes The IRS continues shifting taxpayers toward digital-first workflows for account access, notices, and payment tools. For most people, the biggest risk is tim…
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New Vehicle Interest Deduction for 2025 Vehicle-related deductions can be helpful, but only when eligibility and documentation are handled correctly. Interest deductions are frequently misunderstood because taxpayers mix…
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Quarterly Estimates Playbook for Georgia Estimated taxes are one of the clearest predictors of year-end stress. When estimates are under-calculated or paid late, penalties and cash-flow strain usually follow. The best fi…
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How to Choose an S Corp Salary in Georgia S Corp salary decisions are high-impact because they affect payroll taxes, distribution planning, and audit risk. The right answer is rarely a single percentage. It depends on ro…
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