• Do You Need to Charge Sales Tax on Services? Understanding What’s Taxable in Texas

    Do You Need to Charge Sales Tax on Services? Understanding What’s Taxable in Texas

    In Texas, sales tax applies broadly to the sale of tangible personal property and to specific taxable services listed in the Texas Tax Code. In general, materials and products including sales of digital products are taxable in Texas, while labor charges for services—such as consulting, fitness training, nutrition and counseling, real estate agent commissions, or…

  • The Health Insurance Deduction for Self-Employed

    The Health Insurance Deduction for Self-Employed

    This deduction allows you to reduce your federal taxable income by the cost of certain insurance premiums — even if the policy isn’t in the business’s name.

  • How to Avoid Surprise Tax Bills with the Premium Tax Credit

    How to Avoid Surprise Tax Bills with the Premium Tax Credit

    The premium tax credit (PTC) is designed to make health insurance affordable, but if your income is higher than expected or your life changes, you may have to repay part or all of that credit with you file your tax return.

  • Tax Strategies for Rental Real Estate Owners: 2025 and Beyond

    Tax Strategies for Rental Real Estate Owners: 2025 and Beyond

    Whether you’re optimizing a single family home rental or scaling a portfolio of furnished Airbnbs, the best tax strategy depends on how your properties are used, how long you plan to hold them, and how actively you’re involved.

  • Smart Strategies to Avoid IRS Penalties on Estimated Taxes

    Smart Strategies to Avoid IRS Penalties on Estimated Taxes

    Avoiding CP30 Notices: A Guide to Estimated Tax Planning

  • Taxes Filed Late or Didn’t Pay? Expect IRS Penalties and Interest

    Taxes Filed Late or Didn’t Pay? Expect IRS Penalties and Interest

    If you haven’t filed yet and expect to owe, submit an extension ASAP to dodge the hefty late filing penalty.

  • S Corp Tax Savings Explained: What Every LLC Owner Should Know

    S Corp Tax Savings Explained: What Every LLC Owner Should Know

    If you operate a single-member LLC or multi-member LLC taxed as a partnership, you may be familiar with self-employment taxes eating into your bottom line. Electing S Corporation (S Corp) status can offer real tax savings….

  • How Much Do Charitable Donations Reduce Income Tax?

    How Much Do Charitable Donations Reduce Income Tax?

    If your expenses exceed the standard deduction and itemizing is more beneficial, you may wonder how donations affect your taxable income. Assuming an adjusted gross income (AGI) of $105,000, you can deduct cash contributions to qualified charities up to 60% of your AGI—approximately $63,000. Any contributions beyond this limit can be carried forward for up…