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As a Full Service Accounting Firm, our mission is to add value to your business and contribute to your success.

We provide professional service and strategies for both our Individual and Small Business clients.

10/30/2026

MASTER CONNECTOR: Ask What a Good Handoff Looks Like.

A great referral involves more than introducing two people. It starts with understanding what the receiving professional needs.

Before making your next referral, ask whether they prefer an introduction email, a completed intake form, or specific project details. Learning their process helps set expectations early, respects everyone's time, and gives both parties a clearer starting point.

Your networking action this week: Ask one referral partner, "What's the best way to send someone your way?"

Better referral intake helps both sides build stronger, more effective professional relationships.

10/30/2026

An unpaid invoice doesn’t automatically qualify as a tax deduction.

Writing off an old receivable may clean up your books, but the tax treatment depends on your accounting method and whether the income was previously reported. Before removing the balance, review collectability, document your decision, and confirm the applicable tax rules. An aging report alone isn’t enough.

Keep your books clean and your tax decisions well-supported.

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10/28/2026

Three payroll totals should tell the same story. Do yours? 📊

Before closing the quarter, compare your payroll register, quarterly tax return, and general ledger. Differences can stem from voided checks, off-cycle payroll, benefit adjustments, or duplicate bank-feed entries. Reconcile gross wages, payroll taxes, and cash disbursements before small discrepancies become bigger accounting problems.

Save this for your next quarter-end review, and make sure your numbers agree before annual W-2 preparation.

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10/23/2026

💡 Master Connector Tip of the Week: Create a useful handoff, not a cold transfer.

A great introduction does more than connect two people. It gives the conversation a meaningful starting point.

With permission, share the business owner's current needs, stage of growth, and the type of support they're looking for. Leave the private details for them to share.

Remember: Share enough to help, but never more than you're authorized to share. A thoughtful handoff builds trust, respects confidentiality, and makes connections more valuable for everyone involved.

10/22/2026

One contractor. Multiple payment methods. One potential reporting mistake.

If you paid a vendor by check, ACH, and credit card, don't assume every payment belongs on the same Form 1099-NEC. Payment cards and qualifying third-party network transactions generally follow separate reporting rules.

Before filing, review your vendor details, separate payment methods, and reconcile the reportable totals. Accurate 1099 reporting starts with accurate bookkeeping.

Count carefully. Reconcile before you report.

10/21/2026

The 1099 rules are changing for 2026, and updating one number on your checklist isn't enough.

For many reportable contractor-service payments, the federal Form 1099-NEC threshold is now $2,000. But W-9 collection, accurate vendor records, reporting exceptions, and state-specific requirements still deserve attention.

A higher threshold doesn't mean fewer bookkeeping responsibilities.

Review your vendor totals and reporting process before year-end so you're not scrambling when January arrives.

10/16/2026

A great introduction is more than exchanging contact information. It’s about connecting the right people with the right reason to talk.

Before making an introduction, explain why the connection makes sense, get permission, and suggest a simple next step. A little context can turn a cold introduction into a meaningful business relationship.

Be the connector who makes opportunities easier to find and relationships easier to build.

Who can you connect this week? 🤝

10/15/2026

Could your remaining paychecks help close a tax-payment gap?

When household income changes, a spouse starts working, or a side business grows, your current tax withholding may no longer match what you owe.

Review your recent pay stubs, project your household income, and compare your expected tax liability with your withholding and estimated payments. The right adjustment depends on your actual numbers, not guesswork.

A little planning now can help you avoid bigger surprises at tax time.

10/15/2026

A signed tax return doesn’t automatically mean it’s been filed and accepted.

With the October 15 extended deadline here, confirm your filing status with your tax preparer. Check for missing documents, complete any outstanding signatures, and keep your filing acceptance notice for your records.

Remember, an extension to file does not extend the original deadline to pay. Don’t leave your tax status to guesswork. Confirm it, document it, and close the loop.

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742 Thimble Shoals Boulevard Suite A
Hampton, VA
23606

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4pm
Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	11am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+17575508000

Website

http://harvinandassociates.net/

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