If you’re claiming deductions for business meals or vehicle expenses, expect the IRS to closely review them. In some cases, taxpayers have incomplete documentation or try to create records months (or years) later. In doing so, they fail to meet the strict substantiation requirements set forth under tax law. Tax auditors are adept at rooting out inconsistencies, omissions, and errors in taxpayers’ records, as illustrated by one recent U.S. Tax Court case. (T.C. Memo. 2024-82)
Dos and Don'ts to Help Protect Your Business Expense Deductions

Posted by Murry Guy, CPA on Jun 24, 2025
Posted in Business Tax
Performing a mid-year QuickBooks® cleanup is a smart habit that small business owners and bookkeepers can adopt to stay ahead of their financial responsibilities. Waiting until year end to review your accounting records can lead to unnecessary stress, missed deductions and preventable errors.
Posted in Accounting & Outsourcing
Confirm This: Why Your Auditors Contact Third Parties

Posted by Aaron K. Waller, CPA on Jun 20, 2025
If your company’s financial statements are audited, chances are your auditor will send out external confirmations.These information requests may be sent directly to your customers, vendors, banks, attorneys, and benefit plan administrators.
Posted in Accounting & Outsourcing
Planning a Summer Business Trip? Turn Travel into Tax Deductions

Posted by Nick Wheeler, CPA on Jun 19, 2025
If you or your employees are heading out of town for business this summer, it’s important to understand what travel expenses can be deducted under current tax law. To qualify, the travel must be necessary for your business and require an overnight stay within the United States.
Posted in Business Tax
5 Tax Breaks on the Table: What Business Owners Should Know About the Latest Proposals

Posted by Lesley L. Price, CPA on Jun 18, 2025
A bill in Congress — dubbed The One, Big, Beautiful Bill — could significantly reshape several federal business tax breaks. While the proposed legislation is still under debate, it’s already sparking attention across business communities.
Posted in Business Advisory
The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Could Change the Deductibility of R&E Expenses

Posted by Jessica L. Pagan, CPA on Jun 17, 2025
The treatment of research and experimental (R&E) expenses is a high-stakes topic for U.S. businesses, especially small to midsize companies focused on innovation. As the tax code currently stands, the deductibility of these expenses is limited, leading to financial strain for companies that used to be able to expense them immediately. However, proposed legislation dubbed The One, Big, Beautiful Bill could drastically change that. Here’s what you need to know.
Posted in Business Advisory
Risky Business: How Auditors Help Combat Corporate Fraud

Posted by Melissa Motley, CPA on Jun 16, 2025
In today’s volatile economic climate, organizations face mounting pressures that can increase the risk of fraudulent activities. Auditors play a pivotal role in identifying and mitigating these risks through comprehensive fraud risk assessments and tailored audit procedures.
Posted in Audit & Assurance
Understanding Payroll Tax Penalties — And How FocusPay Solutions Helps You Stay Compliant

Posted by Katelyn Parks on Jun 12, 2025
Managing payroll tax obligations is a critical part of running a business. For small and mid-sized companies, the risk of IRS penalties, interest charges, and compliance issues can be overwhelming. The information below highlights common penalties imposed by tax agencies and offers suggestions to help employers ensure they meet IRS requirements.
Posted in Payroll, HR & Benefits
The IRS Recently Announced 2026 Amounts for Health Savings Accounts

Posted by Murry Guy, CPA on Jun 11, 2025
The IRS recently released the 2026 inflation-adjusted amounts for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).Employees will be able to save a modest amount more in their HSAs next year.
Posted in Tax Updates, Tax Planning
In the hiring process, you must ensure that every individual you plan to employ is authorized to accept employment in the U.S. Some individuals are automatically authorized to work based on their immigration status, while others must apply for separate employment authorization.
Posted in Payroll, HR & Benefits