J. Tyler Thompson

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Sole Proprietorship vs. Partnership vs. S-Corp Which Business Structure is Right for You?

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When starting or growing a business, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is how to structure it.

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No Tax on Some Tips or Overtime? What These New OBBB Rules Mean for Your Business

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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) introduced a wave of tax code changes aimed at supporting small businesses, simplifying compliance, and...

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How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Affects Small Businesses

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If you own a small business, the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act is going to affect you.

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How TMA Determines Monthly Pricing for Accounting, Tax, and Payroll Services

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Let’s face it—when it comes to accounting, taxes, and payroll services, most small business owners are flying blind when trying to budget. Pricing...

Small Business Accounting
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How Often Should You Check Your Financial Statements?

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Running a small business is hard enough. Between managing employees, keeping customers happy, and juggling the day-to-day, it’s easy to let financial...

Small Business Accounting Small Business Tips
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TMA Named PASBA’s Large Firm of the Year—Here’s What That Really Means

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At the May 2025 conference of the Professional Association of Small Business Accountants (PASBA), held at the Opal Sol Resort in Clearwater, Florida,...

Small Business Accounting
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Pros and Cons of Owning a Small Business

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Let’s be real: owning a small business is not for the faint of heart.

Small Business Tips
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What Kinds of Businesses Aren’t a Fit for TMA’s Services

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We’ll say it upfront: TMA Accounting isn’t the right choice for every business.

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5 Signs You’ve Outgrown Your Accounting, Tax, and Payroll System

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It probably worked fine in the beginning.

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