Payroll Tax Basics: What Every Houston Employer Needs to Know
Hiring your first employee is a big step, and the payroll tax mechanics behind it are the part most owners […]
Small Business, Tax Tips
Houston Business, Small Business
New Business Checklist: Tax and Accounting Setup for Houston Startups
Starting a business in Houston is exciting and chaotic in roughly equal measure. The legal and tax setup you do
Real Estate, Tax Tips
1031 Exchange Rules: Complete Guide for Houston Property Investors
The Section 1031 like-kind exchange is one of the most powerful wealth-building tools in the tax code, and it’s used
Bookkeeping, Small Business
QuickBooks Setup Guide for Houston Small Businesses
QuickBooks is the bookkeeping software I see most in Houston small businesses, and that’s for good reason — it’s flexible,
Small Business, Tax Tips
Year-End Tax Planning Strategies for Houston Small Businesses
By the time April rolls around, most of the levers that could have lowered your tax bill have already moved
Real Estate, Tax Tips
Cost Segregation for Houston Real Estate Investors: A Plain-English Guide
Cost segregation is one of the most powerful tax strategies available to real estate investors, and most owners I meet
Tax Tips
IRS Audit Red Flags: 10 Triggers Houston Business Owners Should Know
Most Houston business owners I work with have the same quiet question on their mind every April: what are the
Houston Business, Small Business
What Is a Fractional CFO and Does Your Houston Business Need One?
As your Houston business grows beyond the startup stage, financial decisions become more complex. Cash flow management, profitability analysis, financing
Houston Business, Small Business, Tax Tips
Texas Franchise Tax Explained: What Houston Business Owners Need to Know
Texas may not have a state income tax, but it does impose a Franchise Tax (also called the margin tax)
Small Business, Tax Tips
When Should You Hire a CPA? 8 Signs It Is Time to Get Professional Help
Many Houston business owners and individuals start out doing their own taxes with software like TurboTax or H&R Block. That
Bookkeeping, Houston Business, Small Business
7 Bookkeeping Mistakes That Cost Houston Small Businesses Thousands
Poor bookkeeping is one of the most expensive problems a small business can have — and most owners do not
Small Business, Tax Tips
Quarterly Estimated Taxes in Texas: A Guide for Self-Employed Professionals
If you are self-employed, a freelancer, or a small business owner in Texas, you are responsible for paying your own