Most business valuations give the owner one number. That is a mistake. A business is not worth the same amount to every buyer because not every buyer sees the same opportunity, risk, or future use. A financial buyer, an investor, and a strategic buyer may all look at the same Read more
You’re ready to sell your business. Whether you’re ready to retire, experiencing a major health event, or some other reason, you’ve decided to exit. You have an idea of how much your business is worth but most owners guess too high. Here’s why. Business valuation for small business owners rarely Read more
Yes. You can appeal an IRS lien or levy through one of two procedures: Collection Due Process (CDP) or the Collection Appeals Program (CAP). They are not interchangeable. A timely CDP hearing can preserve your right to later review by the U.S. Tax Court. CAP is broader and faster, but Read more
Payroll Tax Trouble: How an Enrolled Agent Stopped an IRS Levy and Tackled a Trust Fund Recovery Penalty A payroll tax levy is one of the most serious IRS collection threats a small business can face. When a business withholds payroll taxes from employee paychecks but does not send those Read more
Many Taxpayers Still Have Not Claimed Their 2022 Refunds Most people think an unfiled tax return matters only when they owe money but that’s not always true. Sometimes a person skips filing, but the government owes that person a refund. That is happening right now with many 2022 returns. The Read more
Many tax professionals know the rules of Circular 230, but many business owners do not and trust that their tax advisor follows them. And understanding the seriousness of the expedited suspension rule is vital for business owners and tax professionals to stay IRS compliant. Under this rule, the government may Read more
Reporting Tax Fraud and Scams: What Taxpayers and Small Business Owners Need to Know Tax problems are stressful. Tax fraud and scams make them worse. Many people know when something feels wrong, but they do not know what to do next. That delay can create bigger problems. The IRS has Read more
March 5, 2026, is “National Slam the Scam Day,” and the IRS used it to release its annual “Dirty Dozen” list—12 scams that are actively targeting taxpayers, small businesses, and tax professionals. The theme is consistent every year: criminals create urgency, impersonate authority, and push you into fast action Read more
Turn Tax Season into a Wealth-Building Strategy Most people treat taxes as something to “get through.” They gather receipts, meet with their accountant, and hope for a refund. That reactive approach misses major opportunities to save money. A tax specialist works differently. Their goal isn’t just filing returns—it’s designing a Read more
By Shaw Collins Running a business means making hundreds of decisions every week. But few are as costly as tax mistakes. A small oversight today can become a big IRS problem tomorrow. The good news? Most tax errors are easy to fix — or even better, prevent — with a Read more