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Billy Barton-Accountant LLC - North Carolina

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Specializing in QuickBooks Clean-Up and QuickBooks Catch-Up Services

No annoying advisory and financial lingo.

Just straight, authoritative and friendly advice. Visit us: https://billybarton-accountant.com/
Or call: (984) 849-5436 Billy Barton-Accountant LLC is a virtual accounting and tax service. Our services include bookkeeping, payroll, and individual income tax preparation using both QuickBooks Desktop software or QuickBooks Online software. Our reputation centers on accuracy and timely filing of tax forms. Billy Barton-Accountant LLC was launched in 2015. In the past, the owner, Billy Barton, has operated and sold 2 previous accounting and tax businesses. Billy Barton has been doing accounting and tax services for over 40 years. Schedule a time: https://meet.billybarton-accountant.com/discovery

10/30/2026

A plumbing business we work with thought every job was making money. Once we tracked costs job by job, they found two job types that were barely breaking even. They adjusted their pricing and their profit picked up within a quarter.

Want to price jobs with confidence? Grab our free Know Your Numbers guide, then book a free 30 minute Zoom call and we’ll pinpoint the numbers that make the biggest difference to your business. 👉 https://calendly.com/bbarton_accountant

10/29/2026

Slow season catches a lot of trades businesses off guard. Work dips, but rent, wages, and loan payments keep coming. The businesses that stay steady build a cash reserve during the busy months so the quiet ones don’t hurt.

Set up a reserve so the money is there when it’s due. Grab our free Tax Planning Playbook for a simple system, then book a free 30 minute Zoom call and we’ll build a plan around your jobs. 👉 https://calendly.com/bbarton_accountant

10/28/2026

Using one account for both personal and business spending makes everything harder. Tax time takes longer, deductions get missed, and you never see your real profit. Opening a separate business account is one of the simplest fixes there is.

Busy isn’t the same as profitable. Grab our free Know Your Numbers guide and learn to build a simple monthly dashboard, then book a free 30 minute Zoom call and we’ll go through your numbers together. 👉 https://calendly.com/bbarton_accountant

10/27/2026

Year end is closer than it feels. The trades business owners who save the most on tax are the ones who plan in October, not April. Before the year closes, look at big purchases, vehicle and tool costs, and what you’ve set aside so far. A little planning now can change what you owe.

Stop getting hit with tax bills you didn’t see coming. Grab our free Tax Planning Playbook, then book a free 30 minute Zoom call and we’ll map out the tax saving strategies that fit your business.
👉 https://calendly.com/bbarton_accountant

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.

09/18/2026

A small electrical business we work with was buried in receipts, invoices, and spreadsheets every month. Handing off their bookkeeping freed up 10 hours a month, time they've put straight back into the business (and honestly, into having a weekend).
Sometimes the best investment isn't more tools, it's more time.

Ready to get some of your time back? Send us a message and let's chat.

09/17/2026

Insurance renewals, license fees, association dues: the costs that don't show up in day to day job pricing but hit hard once a year. Trades business owners often budget for materials and wages down to the dollar, then get caught off guard by these. Building them into your annual budget (not just your monthly one) avoids the scramble.

Want help building these into your annual budget? Get in touch.

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Clayton, NC
27527

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19848495436

Website

https://billybarton-accountant.com/, https://calendly.com/bbarton_accountant

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