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Lehigh Multiservice Bookkeeping and tax preparation through our H&R Block franchise, plus immigration document assistance and translations in Allentown, PA. English & Spanish.

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Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, 529 Plan, or Trump Account: Which one offers the best tax benefits?Not all savings accounts a...
10/29/2026

Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, 529 Plan, or Trump Account: Which one offers the best tax benefits?

Not all savings accounts are created equal, especially when it comes to taxes!

Whether you're saving for retirement, your children's education, or their financial future, understanding how these accounts are taxed can help you make more informed decisions.

Here's what you should know:

Traditional IRA: Contributions may reduce your taxable income today, depending on your eligibility. Your investments grow tax-deferred, but withdrawals are generally taxable.

Roth IRA: You won't receive an immediate tax deduction, but your investments can grow tax-free, and qualified withdrawals are tax-free.

529 College Savings Plan: Designed to help families save for education. Contributions aren't federally deductible, but earnings can grow tax-free when used for qualified education expenses. Some states also offer tax benefits.

Trump Account: A new tax-advantaged savings account for eligible children. Contributions generally aren't tax-deductible, but investments can grow tax-deferred, subject to special rules.

So, which account can save you more in taxes?

That depends on your income, filing status, eligibility, and whether you're looking for tax savings today or in the future.

At Lehigh Multiservice, we help taxpayers understand how different savings and retirement accounts affect their tax returns, including potential deductions, taxable distributions, and other tax benefits.

Swipe through our carousel to compare these four accounts and learn how their tax advantages differ.

📍 1028 W. Hamilton St., Allentown, PA 18101
📞 (610) 351-0889
🌐 www.lehigh-multiservice.com

Educational information only. Contribution limits, eligibility requirements, and tax treatment vary by account and individual circumstances.

IRS E-FILING SHUTDOWN IS APPROACHING!Still haven't filed your 2025 tax return? Don't wait until the last minute!The IRS ...
10/29/2026

IRS E-FILING SHUTDOWN IS APPROACHING!

Still haven't filed your 2025 tax return? Don't wait until the last minute!

The IRS is scheduled to temporarily shut down its electronic filing system on December 26, 2026, at 11:59 a.m. ET, as it prepares for the upcoming 2027 tax filing season.

What does this mean for you?

If you still need to file your 2025 individual or business tax return, now is the time to get it done. Once the IRS shuts down e-filing, electronic submissions may have to wait until the system reopens.

At H&R Block, we're here to help you get your taxes prepared and filed before the shutdown.

Don't put it off any longer. Schedule your appointment with our office today!

📍 1028 W. Hamilton St., Allentown, PA 18101
📞 (610) 351-0889

¿Piensas solicitar la ciudadanía estadounidense? Tu historial de viajes puede afectar tu elegibilidad.Tener una green ca...
10/13/2026

¿Piensas solicitar la ciudadanía estadounidense? Tu historial de viajes puede afectar tu elegibilidad.

Tener una green card por muchos años no es suficiente: debes cumplir con la presencia física y la residencia continua.

• Presencia física: Bajo la regla general de 5 años, necesitas al menos 913 días dentro de Estados Unidos durante los 5 años anteriores a presentar tu solicitud. Los días de salida y regreso cuentan como días dentro del país.

• Residencia continua: Una ausencia de más de 6 meses y menos de 1 año puede requerir pruebas de que mantuviste tu residencia. Una ausencia de 1 año o más generalmente la interrumpe, salvo excepciones legales.

Un permiso de reentrada no preserva por sí solo la residencia para ciudadanía. Importan tanto el total de días fuera como la duración de cada viaje.
Antes de presentar el N-400, organiza tus fechas de salida y regreso. La regla de 3 años para ciertos cónyuges de ciudadanos estadounidenses tiene requisitos distintos.

Lehigh Multiservice 610-351-0889 1028 W Hamilton St., Allentown, PA 18101 lehigh-multiservice.com

Your Green Card is just one part of your immigration history.Many permanent residents keep their Green Card but accident...
09/29/2026

Your Green Card is just one part of your immigration history.

Many permanent residents keep their Green Card but accidentally throw away other important immigration documents. Years later, those same documents may be needed when applying for U.S. citizenship, replacing a lost Green Card, sponsoring a family member, or responding to a USCIS request.

In this post, we're sharing 5 important documents every Green Card holder should keep in a safe place. A few minutes of organization today could save you time, money, and unnecessary stress in the future.

Save this post for your records and share it with someone who has a Green Card—it may help them later.

At Lehigh Multiservice, we're committed to keeping our community informed with practical immigration tips and updates.

09/25/2026

Behind on your bookkeeping? Whether it’s been 6 months, a year, or even longer, you don’t have to keep putting it off.

Catch-up bookkeeping is about more than simply entering old transactions. We need to review what actually happened, properly categorize income and expenses, identify possible mistakes, and reconcile your bank and credit card accounts.

That can include fixing things like:
• Transfers incorrectly recorded as income or expenses
• Loan proceeds recorded as income
• Personal and business transactions mixed together
• Missing or duplicate transactions
• Accounts that were never properly reconciled

Once your books are caught up, you can have a much clearer picture of how your business is actually performing—and be better prepared when your tax professional, bank, or lender asks for financial information.

If you’re months behind, don’t wait until you urgently need your numbers to start getting organized.
At Lehigh Multiservice, we help small-business owners catch up on their bookkeeping and keep their books maintained going forward.

📍 Allentown, PA
📞 610-351-0889
🌐 lehigh-multiservice.com

Behind on your books? Contact us and let’s take a look at where you currently stand.

Important Update for Salvadoran TPS BeneficiariesUSCIS has confirmed that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections f...
09/23/2026

Important Update for Salvadoran TPS Beneficiaries

USCIS has confirmed that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections for eligible Salvadoran beneficiaries will continue beyond September 9 while the government completes its review and publishes additional guidance.

If you currently have TPS:
• Stay up to date with official USCIS announcements.
• Make sure your immigration documents remain valid.
• Don't assume your benefits end automatically—review the latest guidance before taking any action.

Every immigration case is unique. If you have questions about how this update may affect your status, it's important to understand your options based on your individual circumstances.

At Lehigh Multiservice, we're committed to keeping our community informed with timely and reliable immigration updates.

09/17/2026

Your bank asked for a Profit & Loss statement (P&L)… but what exactly are they looking for?

A P&L shows your business income, expenses, and whether your business generated a profit or loss during a specific period.

But here's the important part: just because your accounting software can generate the report doesn't mean the numbers are accurate.
If your bookkeeping isn't up to date, you could have transactions categorized incorrectly, transfers showing as income or expenses, loan payments recorded incorrectly, missing transactions, or accounts that haven't been reconciled.

So when your bank asks for a P&L, don't just ask, “How do I generate the report?”

Ask: “Can I trust the numbers I'm sending them?”

If your bank has requested financial statements and your books aren't ready—or you need help keeping your bookkeeping organized throughout the year—contact Lehigh Multiservice.

📍 Allentown, PA
📞 610-351-0889
🌐 lehigh-multiservice.com

Generating the report is easy. Making sure the numbers behind it are right—that's where bookkeeping comes in.

Traveling internationally with a child? Don't overlook an important travel document.Many airlines and border officials m...
09/15/2026

Traveling internationally with a child? Don't overlook an important travel document.

Many airlines and border officials may ask for a notarized travel consent letter when a child is traveling with only one parent or with another adult. Having this document ready can help prevent delays and make your trip go more smoothly.

If you're planning international travel, take a few minutes to learn whether a notarized consent letter may be needed for your situation.

Safe travels, and always prepare ahead.

09/10/2026

Your business is profitable… so why does it feel like there’s never enough money in the bank?

One of the biggest misunderstandings for small-business owners is assuming that profit = cash in the bank. It doesn’t.

Your business could show an $80,000 profit while cash is being used for things like:
• Owner withdrawals or distributions
• Paying down business loan principal
• Purchasing equipment or other assets
• Other transactions that don’t necessarily appear as regular expenses on your Profit & Loss
That’s why good bookkeeping is about more than simply categorizing transactions.

Your books should help you understand how profitable your business is AND where your money is actually going.

If your business is making money but you can’t explain where the money went, it may be time to take a closer look at your books.
Need help keeping your business books organized and understanding your numbers?

Lehigh Multiservice provides bookkeeping services for small businesses in Allentown and the Lehigh Valley.

📞 610-351-0889
🌐 lehigh-multiservice.com

Address

1028 W Hamilton Street
Allentown, PA
18101

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+16103510889

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