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We are a locally owned and operated income tax preparation and small business bookkeeping business with over twenty years of experience.

We provide full service small business bookkeeping, payroll and payroll reporting, A/R, A/P, financial reports and income tax preparation. We work by appointment only for tax preparation. There is a lockbox by the door to office to drop your paperwork off or I have a secure portal for you to upload to ... I can send you a link, just let me know you want to use the portal.

10/30/2026

Trick or treat? Don’t get tricked by tax credit scammers

Tricks may be fun for Halloween, but not when it comes to tax scams. Scammers can use misleading information about claiming certain tax credits to trick taxpayers into thinking they’re eligible, when they’re not. Incorrect or false claims can lead to penalties, so it’s important to know the warning signs. Here are some examples of common schemes.

Common tax credit schemes

Fake credits: Recently, scammers have been promoting and selling non-existent “Tribal Tax Credits” or “Native American Tax Credits.” These credits are fake and don’t exist. Promoters of these credits encourage taxpayers to purchase credits to falsely reduce their tax liability or generate large refunds.

Another bogus credit to watch out for is, a broad “self-employment tax credit” which can lead to inaccurate filings. While self-employed individuals may qualify for certain credits, there is no one “self-employment” tax credit. Taxpayers should rely on trusted sources like Publication 334, Tax Guide for Small Business (For Individuals Who Use Schedule C) and qualified tax professionals, not social media promotions, when determining eligibility for credits.

Misuse of Fuel Tax Credit: Scammers may promote taxpayers to claim the Fuel Tax Credit. Most taxpayers are not eligible for this credit. It is generally available to business owners that meet certain requirements such as non-taxable off-highway business use.

Know the red flags

Taxpayers, businesses, tribal communities, and tax professionals should be aware of warning signs of an abusive scheme, including:

Promises for larger refunds or tax savings
Offers to purchase tax credits for substantially less than their value
Claims there’s only a limited number of credits available or that taxpayers must act fast
References to government or interagency agreements that aren’t publicly available
Legal opinions that can’t be verified directly with the attorney or law firm identified
Requests to sign a nondisclosure agreement before receiving basic information about the credit
Using misleading information on social media to promote fake credits or misuse of credit

How to report tax scams

Taxpayers with information about tax fraud or other illegal tax-related activity can report it at IRS.gov/submitatip

For more information about common tax schemes and scams, visit Tax Scams on IRS.gov

10/27/2026

Accurate W-2 Reporting Is Required to Deduct 2026 Overtime – Did You Know?

Eligible taxpayers may deduct up to $12,500 of qualified overtime compensation ($25,000 for joint filers) on their 2026 federal income tax returns without itemizing. The deduction begins phasing out when modified adjusted gross income exceeds $150,000 ($300,000 for joint filers). Married taxpayers generally must file jointly. Qualified overtime generally means the “half” portion of time-and-a-half pay required under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Social Security and Medicare taxes still generally apply.

For 2026, employers must report qualified overtime on Form W-2 in box 12 using code “TT.” If the amount is missing or incorrect, contact your employer and keep supporting pay stubs handy. Be sure to obtain a corrected Form W-2c (Corrected Wage and Tax Statement) if your employer omitted or incorrectly reported your qualified overtime pay.

10/19/2026

Educators Have New Options to Deduct 2026 Classroom Expenses – Did You Know?

If you work as a K–12 teacher, instructor, counselor, principal or aide for at least 900 hours during the school year at a qualifying school, you may be able to deduct qualifying unreimbursed classroom expenses on your tax return.

For 2026, eligible educators may deduct up to $350 of qualifying expenses as an above-the-line deduction without itemizing, or up to $700 for a married couple filing jointly if both qualify, with a limit of $350 each.

Additionally, a new itemized deduction is available beginning in 2026 for educator expenses, with no separate dollar cap. You must itemize deductions to claim this additional deduction. It is also available to interscholastic sports administrators and coaches who meet the K–12 school and 900-hour requirements, and may cover additional expenses.

Eligible educators may claim both deductions, as long as the expenses used to figure each deduction do not overlap. A tax professional can help you determine whether you qualify and which deduction strategy yields the greatest possible tax savings.

10/12/2026

October 15 Filing Extension Deadlines

Taxpayers who timely requested an extension to file their 2025 federal income tax returns generally must file by Thursday, October 15, 2026. The same deadline generally applies to calendar-year C corporations that received an extension to file their 2025 corporate returns (Form 1120).

In addition, U.S. persons with a financial interest in or signature authority over foreign financial accounts whose combined value exceeded $10,000 at any time during 2025, and who are required to file a Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR), generally must file by October 15, 2026. The FBAR extension is automatic; no extension request is necessary.

10/05/2026

Up to $5,120 of the Adoption Tax Credit Is Refundable for 2026 – Did You Know?

The Adoption Tax Credit helps eligible families manage qualified costs such as adoption fees, travel, legal services and home studies. In recent years, the credit was nonrefundable: it could reduce a person's federal income tax, but any unused amount generally had to be carried forward.

Under rules that took effect in 2025, part of the credit is now refundable. For tax year 2026, up to $5,120 per eligible child may be refundable, even if the taxpayer owes no federal income tax. Any unused nonrefundable portion may be carried forward for up to five years, but a carryforward cannot become refundable in a later year.

The Adoption Tax Credit is subject to income limits and other restrictions, and the timing of a claim depends on the circumstances of the adoption. A tax professional can help determine whether you qualify and how much credit you may claim.

09/30/2026

New IRS app gives taxpayers a new way to access services

Taxpayers now have a new way to securely access IRS tools and account services through their mobile devices. The new IRS app has replaced the former IRS2Go app. There are several features and self-service options available to help taxpayers access their tax information with ease.

Key app features for taxpayers

Taxpayers can securely sign in to the app to access available account information and self-service options, including:

Check refund and amended-return status
View available balance information
Make payments and review payment activity
View select notices and letters
Access available tax records and transcripts
Manage certain profile and communication preferences
Access an Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN)
How to get the official IRS app

The IRS app is free and available through the Apple App Store and Google Play.

Current IRS2Go users do not need to download a separate app.
Users with automatic updates enabled will receive the IRS app through the normal update process.

Taxpayers can also visit IRS App on IRS.gov for verified links and additional information.

The IRS app does not replace IRS.gov or IRS online accounts
The IRS app is an expansion of mobile access to selected IRS Individual Online Account services but doesn’t replace IRS.gov or IRS online accounts. IRS.gov will continue to provide comprehensive tax information, guidance, forms, tools and services.

Beware of fake IRS apps or links

Taxpayers should use verified IRS links or the official IRS app listings and be cautious of look-alike apps, advertisements and unsolicited messages claiming to provide access to IRS accounts.

The IRS won’t ask taxpayers to provide sensitive personal or financial information through an unsolicited text, email, or pop-up message. Taxpayers who are unsure whether a message or app is legitimate should avoid clicking unsolicited links and use verified resources to locate the official app.

If taxpayers suspect scams or other tax-related wrongdoing, they can submit a confidential tip through the online fraud reporting tool using a smartphone, tablet, or computer at IRS.gov/submitatip.

09/23/2026

Mississippi Man Pleads Guilty to Evading More Than $2 Million in Taxes

A Mississippi man has pleaded guilty to tax evasion after prosecutors said he spent years moving money to keep it out of the IRS’s reach while owing more than $2 million in federal income taxes.

According to court documents, Eric Brian Rosenberg started hiding money after he learned an IRS revenue officer was working to collect his unpaid taxes.

From 2016 through 2020 he used a practice called “check churning.” He would empty most of his checking account by buying a cashier’s check and holding onto it. When he needed cash, he deposited that check back into the account, withdrew what he wanted, and bought another cashier’s check with the rest.

Then he went further. He formed a company, opened a bank account in the company’s name, moved money into it, and kept churning checks through the nominee account.

Over roughly the same stretch, from 2016 through 2021, Rosenberg spent more than $1 million gambling at casinos.

He pleaded guilty to one count of tax evasion. Sentencing is set for December 16, 2026, and he faces a maximum of five years in prison.

Hiding Money Is Not a Resolution Strategy

When people realize the IRS is coming after a large balance, fear produces bad decisions. Moving money between accounts. Retitling assets in a relative’s name. Running income through a nominee entity. Each one takes a collection problem and turns it into a criminal one.

There is a wide legal gap between being unable to pay and taking steps to stop the IRS from collecting. The first is a common situation with established solutions. The second is a felony.

If you can’t pay the balance in full, the IRS has programs for exactly that: installment agreements, partial pay agreements, currently not collectible status, and offers in compromise. Which one fits depends on your financial picture, and all of them require going through the front door.

What You Do With Your Money Matters

The gambling number in this case isn’t a colorful detail. It’s the contrast that makes intent obvious.

Telling the IRS you can’t pay while spending significant money elsewhere puts that spending on the table. In a collection case, your income, expenses, assets, bank activity, and transfers are all relevant, and a revenue officer can pull the records to check.

That’s why tax resolution isn’t a matter of filling out a form and asking the IRS for a deal. The resolution that’s right for one taxpayer can be completely wrong for the next.

Don’t Wait for It to Get Worse

Owing the IRS money doesn’t make someone a criminal. Deliberately evading payment does.

If you owe back taxes and don’t know how you’re going to pay them, ignoring the IRS or moving money out of reach only narrows what’s left. Dealing with it early gives you more options than waiting for the IRS to pick one for you.

A+ Tax Service helps taxpayers understand their IRS collection options and build a strategy around their actual financial situation.

If you or someone you know owes back taxes, has been contacted by an IRS revenue officer, or is worried about IRS collection action, call A+ Tax Service at 979-323-8500 for a consultation.

09/09/2026

Taxpayers have the right to retain representation

When working with the IRS, all taxpayers have the right to retain an authorized representative of their choice to act on their behalf. For taxpayers who can’t afford representation, they have the right to seek assistance from a Low Income Taxpayer Clinic. This is one of the ten fundamental rights of all taxpayers in the Taxpayer Bill of Rights.

What taxpayers can expect:

Taxpayers may select someone to represent them in an interview. This could be an attorney, certified public accountant, or enrolled agent.

Any attorney, CPA, enrolled agent, enrolled actuary or other person permitted to represent a taxpayer before the IRS, who's not disbarred or suspended from practice before the IRS, may submit a written power of attorney to represent a taxpayer before the IRS.

Taxpayers who retain representation don't have to attend with their representative unless the IRS formally summons them to appear.

In most situations, the IRS must suspend an interview if the taxpayer requests to consult with a representative.

Taxpayers have the right to seek assistance from a Low Income Taxpayer Clinic if they can't afford representation. They can find a LITC near them by visiting the Low Income Taxpayer Clinics page or by calling the IRS toll-free at 800-829-3676.

LITCs are independent from the IRS and the Taxpayer Advocate Service. These clinics represent individuals whose income is below a certain level and who need to resolve tax problems with the IRS.
LITCs can represent taxpayers in audits, appeals and tax collection disputes before the IRS and in court. In addition, LITCs can provide information about taxpayer rights and responsibilities in different languages for individuals who speak English as a second language. Services are offered for free or for a small fee.

09/08/2026

Quarterly Estimated Tax Payments - Reminder

If you are making quarterly estimated tax payments to the IRS, the due date for the June 1 - August 31, 2026 payment period is coming up next week on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

For payments made using IRS Direct Pay, you can make payments until 11:45 p.m. ET on the due date. Debit and credit card payments may also be made online through an IRS-approved payment processor.

09/01/2026

Educator Classroom Expense Deduction – Did You Know?

Eligible K-12 teachers, instructors, counselors, principals and aides who pay for classroom supplies out of pocket may deduct up to $350 of qualifying expenses per year. Married couples filing jointly who are both eligible educators may deduct up to $350 each, for a combined maximum of $700.

You do not need to itemize deductions to claim this deduction. Be sure to keep receipts and other records for any classroom expenses you plan to deduct.

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