I suppose there’s never been an easy time to be in business. It’s tempting to look at the current economic situation and cite all the things working against business owners right now. And Google helps with that... My internet search this morning lent me the...

Ever feel like the whole world is taking a summer vacation except you?That’s real: Small business owners can’t always afford to step away from the helm to take those long, glorious vacations you see on social media (maybe beach and Europe photos are already popping up...

Everybody keeps saying we’re slowly leaving the pandemic behind – and for Grayson County, TX businesses, that means that pandemic tax relief is disappearing, too. But can you still qualify for one of the most popular of the Covid-related federal breaks: the...

So, last week I ran through the (rather incredible) selection of NEW and/or extended tax credits available for Grayson County, TX business owners.That's just the tip of the iceberg though.But this is the great thing about working with business owners in tax strategy...

Any of you Grayson County, TX business owners remember those halcyon days when you could "talk a little business" with somebody while traveling ... and then you got to write off the whole getaway on your taxes?Even if that ever really happened, that ain’t today. Now,...

Your car dashboard tells you how far you’ve driven and how much gas is left in the tank. Your smartphone has a button to tell you how much space you’ve got left after taking all those pictures of the kids. Your bank’s all too happy to show you a report on how your...

Tax season is over.Just like the North Pole elves in the Will Ferrell classic, Elf, perhaps your team could use a brief moment of celebration before getting back to work?Although it's a relief now, remember that tax season isn't a one-time occasion. The decisions you...

In this holiday season full of conflict and impeachment, I'm ever more encouraged to see outside of my own situation, and practice empathy for those around me.And as the years go along, I'm increasingly aware of how this holiday season is a time of joy for many, as...

I'd like to simplify things for you today.There is so. much. noise. right now about how to survive (even thrive) in the midst of this very difficult season."Pivot" they say.And yes, if you are running a business, these times call for a bit of a shift. Only a very...

Well, if you were wise, you probably saw this coming.Turns out ... if you received a PPP loan, that the expenses you pay from the proceeds of this (forgivable) loan ... are not deductible for Grayson County, TX businesses.Ouch.The IRS just released new guidance to...