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How to Get Ready for Tax Season Efficiently
Tax season can feel overwhelming to many individuals and business owners. The stress of gathering documents, filing forms, and...
Melissa Noe
Apr 84 min read


Essential Steps for Stress-Free Tax Preparation
Tax preparation can often feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. By following a structured approach, you can alleviate stress and...
Melissa Noe
Apr 14 min read
Be Aware of Fraudulent Scams Under the Corporate Transparency Act
Understanding FinCEN's Warning FinCEN has learned about fraudulent attempts to solicit information from individuals and entities who may...
Melissa Noe
Mar 62 min read
BOI FinCEN Reporting Requirements 2025
ALERT [updated Feb. 19, 2025]: Beneficial ownership reporting requirements are back in effect, with a new deadline of March 21, 2025 for...
Melissa Noe
Mar 61 min read
The year of the solopreneur: 2024 trends in self-employment
By Myranda Mondry February 20, 2024 Solopreneurs (you might know them as self-employed, sole-proprietors, or businesses of one) are on...
Melissa Noe
Feb 28, 20247 min read


Small Business Tax Preparation Checklist 2024: 6 Steps Business Owners Should Know
By Sophie Isbell January 10, 2024 As a small business owner, you’ve got plenty on your plate. From hiring the right employees to...
Melissa Noe
Feb 21, 20248 min read


Managing Small Business Finances
Managing your business finances are key to success. Below are a few tips to help you, as a small business owner, efficiently manage your...
Melissa Noe
Jul 5, 20222 min read


ECONOMIC IMPACT PAYMENT TAXPAYER UPDATE
What to expect if you selected a Refund Transfer from Santa Barbara TPG to pay for tax preparation The IRS is distributing Economic...
Melissa Noe
Apr 20, 20201 min read
SBA Loans - COVID19 Economic Injury Disaster Relief Program: What You Need to Know
On March 25, 2020, Congress and the President of the United States enacted an unprecedented relief package (The CARES Act) in response to...
Melissa Noe
Apr 8, 20204 min read
Be Kind
Anyone else emotionally exhausted from this week like I am? Quick fix - be generous! Not only will it lift your spirits but others will...
Melissa Noe
Mar 27, 20201 min read
IRS Extends Tax Filing Deadline
The IRS moved the national income tax filing day ahead to July 15, three months after the normal deadline for Americans to send in their...
Melissa Noe
Mar 27, 20201 min read


Potential Stimulus Help - What if You Didn't File Taxes?
IRS guidance for non-filers who want in on the action: "IRS Encourages Non-Filers to File 2018 Now for Potential Stimulus Help" IRS...
Melissa Noe
Mar 27, 20201 min read


Resilient Leadership - Responding to COVID-19
A Guide for Senior Executives Punit Renjen, US Five fundamental qualities of resilient leadership distinguish successful CEOs as they...
Melissa Noe
Mar 18, 202019 min read


COVID-19 Business Planning Checklist
CORONAVIRUS BUSINESS PLANNING - BASED ON FEMA GUIDANCE AND BEST PRACTICES If you have not instituted a business continuity plan, it is...
Melissa Noe
Mar 12, 20203 min read


President Instructs IRS to Extend April 15 Tax Deadline Due to Coronavirus
President Donald Trump has instructed the Treasury Department and IRS to extend the April 15, 2020 deadline for filing federal income tax...
Melissa Noe
Mar 12, 20203 min read
IRS: High-deductible health plans can cover Coronavirus costs
IR-2020-54, March 11, 2020 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today advised that high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) can pay for...
Melissa Noe
Mar 12, 20201 min read


What Triggers an IRS Audit?
There are several reasons why an audit might fall into your lap: Random: The percentage of random audits is very low, but still exists....
Melissa Noe
Jan 6, 20204 min read


How to Respond to an IRS Letter
Quickly. Do not blow these off or think you can beg for forgiveness after a deadline has passed. The IRS can be compassionate...
Melissa Noe
Jan 6, 20202 min read
It's 2020; What Should My Client Be Doing Differently?
Plenty of people make New Year’s resolutions. They might pledge to lose weight or exercise more, yet it’s their personal finances that...
Melissa Noe
Jan 6, 20204 min read


Keeping Receipts
Keep proof of ALL business-related expenses. EVERY. SINGLE. ONE. Proof of business-related expenses can include receipts, cancelled...
Melissa Noe
Dec 16, 20191 min read
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