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TMA Named PASBA’s Large Firm of the Year—Here’s What That Really Means
At the May 2025 conference of the Professional Association of Small Business Accountants (PASBA), held at the Opal Sol Resort in Clearwater, Florida,...
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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,...
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Slow cash flow is one of the leading causes of insomnia for business owners. Even if sales are strong, a lack of liquidity to pay bills and cover...
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Many small business owners see a healthy profit on their books and assume they can take that money home right away. But it’s not that simple. There’s...
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Today’s businesses have two broad choices regarding cybersecurity: wait for something bad to happen and react to it, or proactively address the...
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If you’ve ever felt like your accountant just doesn’t “get” your business, you’re not alone. Many small business owners feel overlooked, confused, or...
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Choosing the right business entity is one of the most important decisions entrepreneurs make when launching or restructuring a business. The type of...
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Life is full of changes, and many significant milestones can affect your tax situation in unforeseen ways. Whether you're getting married, welcoming...
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As a small business owner, you wear a dozen hats. You're leading your team, driving sales, managing customer relationships—and somewhere in the...
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Running a small business takes hard work, long hours, and smart decision-making. Whether you’re managing a restaurant, a dental practice, or a home...
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Is accounting just a fancy word for bookkeeping, or are they totally different?
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Running a small business means wearing a lot of hats—owner, marketer, HR manager, and often, the bookkeeper too. It’s like trying to play quarterback...
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Let’s be real: owning a small business is not for the faint of heart.
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Switching accountants might sound like a hassle, but sometimes it’s the smartest move you can make for your business. If you’ve ever felt ignored by...
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Even well-run companies experience down years. The federal tax code may allow a bright strategy to lighten the impact. Certain losses, within limits,...
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To get the most from any team, its leader must establish a productive rapport with each member. Of course, that’s easier said than done if you own a...
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If you're self-employed, run your own small business, or have rental or investment income, there's a good chance you must make quarterly estimated...
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Have you ever looked at your business’s profit and loss statement and felt pretty good, only to open your bank account and wonder where all the money...
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Determining “reasonable compensation” is a critical issue for owners of C corporations and S corporations. If the IRS believes an owner’s...
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We’ll say it upfront: TMA Accounting isn’t the right choice for every business.
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Many business owners take an informal approach to controlling costs, tackling the issue only when it becomes an obvious problem. A better way to...
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It probably worked fine in the beginning.
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Running a small business means wearing a lot of hats—sales, operations, customer service, and yes, accounting. But let’s be honest: accounting isn’t...
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When you own a business, your personal and business finances can easily get tangled up. At first, it might not seem like a big deal. You pay for...
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As a small business owner, you wear a lot of hats—marketer, manager, problem-solver, and sometimes even bookkeeper. With so much on your plate, it’s...
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When it comes to running a small business, there’s one thing that’s always on your mind: money. Are you spending too much? Can you afford to hire...
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Getting hit with a large tax bill can feel like a punch to the gut, especially when you weren’t expecting it. For small business owners juggling...
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Imagine this: You’ve wrapped up a successful year. Sales are up, customers are happy, and you’re feeling confident about your business. Then, tax...
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Let’s be honest—most business owners don’t get excited about financial statements. They’re full of numbers, charts, and accounting terms that can...
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Small business owners often face enough pressure managing day-to-day operations without the added stress of tax season. Between juggling client...
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Running a small business is an exciting journey, but let’s be honest—managing finances isn’t always the most exciting part. In fact, for many...
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Running a small business means juggling a lot, but one thing you can’t afford to ignore is your finances. A surprise tax bill, a cash flow issue, or...