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Tax strategies, bookkeeping tips, and financial insights for 2025/2026.
Second Business Under Same LLC or New Entity? 2026 Guide
Deciding whether to run a second business under the same LLC or form a new entity? Compare DBA vs new LLC costs, liability, and tax outcomes for 2026.
Disaster Loss Deduction Guide for Florida Businesses 2026
How South Florida businesses claim a disaster loss deduction after a hurricane, plus IRS disaster extensions, casualty loss math, and documentation rules for 2026.
October 15 Deadline: What Happens If You Miss It
The October 15 deadline is the final tax extension deadline. Here is exactly what penalties and interest cost you if you file late, and how to fix it.
Florida Minimum Wage Hits $15.00: Employer Payroll Checklist
Florida minimum wage rises to $15.00 on September 30. Here is the payroll compliance checklist South Florida employers need to avoid costly wage violations.
Solo 401(k) vs SEP IRA: Beat the December 31 Deadline
Compare Solo 401(k) and SEP IRA plans before the December 31 deadline. See 2026 contribution limits, tax savings math, and setup steps for self-employed owners.
Year-End Payroll Audit: Why W-2 Prep Starts in October
W-2 preparation should begin in October, not January. Learn how a year-end payroll audit prevents costly IRS penalties, W-2c corrections, and January chaos.
W-9 Collection Before January: Your 1099 Season Countdown
Master W-9 collection before January to avoid costly 1099 penalties. A step-by-step 1099 preparation guide for South Florida business owners facing the Jan. 31 deadline.
September 15 Deadline: S-Corp & Partnership Filing Guide
The September 15 deadline for S-Corps and partnerships carries penalties of $245 per partner per month. Here's how South Florida owners can file on time.
Moving to Florida from a state with income tax, and the month that decides it.
Florida has no state income tax. That does not mean your old state stops taxing you the day you arrive. Here is what actually ends the old obligation, and how to prove it.
You sold a house. When the gain is invisible and when it is not.
Most people who sell a home owe nothing and never file a thing about it. Here is the rule that makes the gain disappear, and the four situations where it does not.
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