Resources

Plain-English guides, checklists, and deadlines.

Nine practical resources written by our Enrolled Agent for owners who want to actually understand their numbers — not just hand them over.

Guide
8 min read · Tax Planning

S-Corp vs LLC: When the Election Pays Off

A break-even model showing when the S-Corp election actually saves money — and when it costs more than it saves.

Checklist
PDF · 28 items

Year-End Bookkeeping Cleanup Checklist

The exact list we use to close client books before tax season — reconciliations, accruals, owner draws, and more.

Calendar
Updated 2026

2026 Tax & Compliance Deadline Calendar

Federal filing and payment deadlines for individuals, businesses, and payroll — printable and email-ready.

Guide
6 min read · IRS

What to Do When You Get an IRS Notice

A step-by-step guide to reading, verifying, and responding to CP2000s, CP12s, and audit letters — without panicking.

Guide
10 min read · Bookkeeping

The Owner's Guide to a Clean QuickBooks File

Chart of accounts, owner equity, bank-feed hygiene, and the reconciliations most owners miss.

Checklist
PDF · 1 page

Small Business Tax Checklist

Everything our EA needs to prepare your return — organized by category. Gather what applies to you.

Guide
7 min read · Deductions

Home Office & Vehicle Deduction Guide

How to claim the two most-audited small-business deductions correctly — simplified vs actual expense, and the common mistakes.

Checklist
Checklist · 5 steps

New Business Setup Checklist

Entity, EIN, state & local registrations, banking, and bookkeeping — the order to do things in your first 90 days.

Guide
9 min read · Retirement Planning

Retirement Plan Options for Small Business Owners

SEP-IRA, SIMPLE-IRA, and Solo 401(k) compared — contribution limits, deadlines, and which fits your income.