MAMA's Tax Service

MAMA's Tax Service Family Owned and Operated for the past 60 years. From Mama's Family to the Benscoter Family. Our clients needs & satisfaction are our Top Priority! Michael A.

Now capable of offering more services to new and existing clients! Benscoter C.P.A., C.F.E., M.B.A. Owner

Your business structure is the foundation on which everything else is built. It shapes how your business is taxed, how y...
08/24/2026

Your business structure is the foundation on which everything else is built. It shapes how your business is taxed, how your personal assets are protected, and how your books need to be kept from day one. That’s why it’s crucial to understand what your business’s structure means and how it impacts taxation.

Swipe through to see how each structure stacks up and what it means.

We hope you find this guide helpful. As always, if you have questions about your business structure or accounting setup, give our office a call. We are here to help guide you.

Turning a profit is a milestone worth celebrating and a moment when having a tax strategy in place becomes even more imp...
08/20/2026

Turning a profit is a milestone worth celebrating and a moment when having a tax strategy in place becomes even more important. The good news is that there are several ways to reduce what you owe before the end of the year if you start planning now. Swipe to learn more.

If you have questions about your business's tax strategy, do not hesitate to call us. We are here to help.

If you have a child heading to college, there are a number of tax considerations that may come into play — many of which...
08/17/2026

If you have a child heading to college, there are a number of tax considerations that may come into play — many of which overlap in ways that can be easy to miss.

So, with that in mind, our team wanted to share a quick breakdown of key considerations to help you stay informed. Swipe for more information.

When college expenses are involved, tax considerations rarely stand alone. Dependency status, credits, 529 plans, scholarships, and student income all interact. Reviewing these elements together can help you make more informed decisions and avoid surprises.

Our team is here to help guide you. Give us a call today, and we can get started.

Missing the right document at the wrong moment can turn a straightforward tax situation into a stressful one. Understand...
08/13/2026

Missing the right document at the wrong moment can turn a straightforward tax situation into a stressful one. Understanding which documents you need to hang on to and which you can dispose of can be tricky, so our team wanted to share a brief overview of which documents to keep and why they're important. Swipe for more.

We hope you found this overview helpful. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team. We are here to help support you.

Some of the most valuable year-end tax opportunities are the ones business owners do not revisit often enough. This can ...
08/10/2026

Some of the most valuable year-end tax opportunities are the ones business owners do not revisit often enough.

This can include evaluating whether your current entity structure still makes sense. As a business grows, the structure that worked from the start may no longer be the most tax-efficient.

A sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC, or S corporation can each produce different tax results depending on profitability, payroll, and owner compensation. This type of review can impact self-employment taxes, how income is reported, and overall planning flexibility.

Contact our office if you want to review whether your current entity structure is working in your favor. We can run the numbers and help you determine what makes the most sense for your business.

If saving for a child’s, grandchild’s, or another family member’s education is one of your goals, a 529 plan may be wort...
08/06/2026

If saving for a child’s, grandchild’s, or another family member’s education is one of your goals, a 529 plan may be worth a fresh look.

These plans are no longer viewed only as a college savings tool. Depending on the circumstances, they can help cover college costs, certain K–12 expenses, and even some apprenticeship or credentialing expenses, while still offering valuable tax advantages when the funds are used for qualified education purposes.

Swipe for a couple of frequently asked questions about 529 plans and what those considering them need to know.

If you have questions about whether a 529 plan makes sense for your family, please reach out to our team. We would be happy to help you think through your options.

Year-end tax planning often feels like something there will be time to deal with later, until later arrives all at once....
08/03/2026

Year-end tax planning often feels like something there will be time to deal with later, until later arrives all at once. Starting now can give your business more room to make smart decisions, avoid a last-minute rush, and take action while more options are still on the table.

One key end-of-year tax planning tip is to run a year-end tax projection. Before making any big moves, it helps to know where your income is likely to land. A year-end projection can help estimate taxable income and identify whether it makes sense to accelerate expenses, defer income where appropriate, increase retirement contributions, or adjust estimated tax payments.

Thoughtful year-end planning starts with understanding where you stand and which moves are worth making before the calendar turns. If you’re interested in running a year-end tax projection, contact our office. We are here to help your business.

Summer is a season of movement for most businesses. Revenue shifts, expenses fluctuate, and cash flow changes can create...
07/30/2026

Summer is a season of movement for most businesses.

Revenue shifts, expenses fluctuate, and cash flow changes can create confusion. Not having accurate, up-to-date bookkeeping best practices can create difficult situations during an already busy time of year for business owners.

That’s where we come in. We’re here to help keep your back office consistent while your business experiences change this summer. Give us a call today, and we can get started.

Summer is the season for slowing down and enjoying the moment. However, as you soak up the sun, your finances are still ...
07/24/2026

Summer is the season for slowing down and enjoying the moment. However, as you soak up the sun, your finances are still shifting and evolving.

Whether you’ve started a new job or side hustle, made a big purchase, or are going through a major life change this summer, these things can all shift your tax picture in ways that are much easier to manage now than they will be later.

Our work doesn’t stop after tax season ends. Give us a call today and let us help you stay ahead of whatever the summer has brought your way.

Running a business in the summer means staying focused on growth, not getting buried in tax questions. So, while you’re ...
07/21/2026

Running a business in the summer means staying focused on growth, not getting buried in tax questions. So, while you’re planning, hiring, investing, and keeping things moving, we’re here to help you stay organized behind the scenes with year-round business tax support.

From tax planning to strategy and guidance, we are here to help you make confident decisions all year long and avoid tax time surprises at the end of the year.

Ready to get started? Don’t hesitate to give our team a call. We are dedicated to your success.

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