by Andrea MacDonald, CPA | Sep 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
Quick Answer: Some of the biggest tax mistakes new business owners make include using personal credit cards for business expenses, guessing on startup cost write-offs, and failing to keep track of receipts for deduction proof.Key Takeaways:Opening a...
by Andrea MacDonald, CPA | Sep 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
Quick Answer: Pass-through entities (LLCs, S corps, sole proprietorships) pay a single tax layer, typically 15% to 23.8% on goodwill and up to 37% on inventory and equipment. C corporations face double taxation near 40% on asset sales, unless structured as...
by Andrea MacDonald, CPA | Aug 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
Quick Answer: The primary disadvantages to a sole proprietorship for growing business owners are unlimited personal liability and a mandatory 15.3% self-employment tax on 100% of net profit. There may come a point when remaining a sole proprietor creates...
by Andrea MacDonald, CPA | Aug 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
Quick Answer: Your small business qualifies for the R&D tax credit whenever you pay U.S. wages, contractor fees, or supply costs to overcome technical roadblocks while building or improving products, custom software, or internal processes. By working...
by Andrea MacDonald, CPA | Aug 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
Quick Answer: To cleanly separate personal and business expenses, set up dedicated business accounts, automate your owner payouts, and use smart accounting tools to capture purchases in real time. Building this automated system protects your write-offs...
