Lizza & Associates

05/28/2026

Surprising: you don’t have to wait until you sell to recover start‑up costs. You may deduct up to $5,000 of start‑up and another $5,000 of organizational costs now; the rest is amortized over 15 years. Avoid common pitfalls (like costs when buying a business) and keep clean records. Find out how to maximize your deductions.

Learn how to strategically deduct start-up and organizational costs. Optimize your entity structure and protect cash flow with Lizza & Carullo CPAs & Advisors.

05/27/2026

It's not the tax amount—it's the process. Portland’s $35 arts fee became a big headache (and now a proposal would exempt 151,000 residents). Learn how clean financial systems stop surprise penalties and protect your cash flow. Find out how.

Portland's arts tax overhaul shows why clean financial systems and tax strategy matter. Learn how business owners can avoid compliance headaches and plan ahead.

05/27/2026

Bold choices create new paths.

05/26/2026

Had to return income you’d already paid taxes on? Don’t lose those tax dollars — under the Claim of Right you may reclaim them (if repayment > $3,000, sometimes as a dollar-for-dollar credit). Find out which option nets you more.

Learn how business owners and executives can recover taxes paid on returned prior-year income using the Claim of Right doctrine's deduction or tax credit.

05/26/2026

Service comes with certain tax benefits—don’t miss them.

05/22/2026

Surprising fact: June 15 is a double‑hit — payroll deposits (including May) and your 2nd corporate estimated tax installment are both due. Avoid penalties with cash‑flow forecasting and month‑end discipline. Want to stop scrambling? Check it out.

Stay ahead of your June 2026 tax obligations. See key deadlines for payroll deposits, corporate estimated taxes, and disaster extensions to protect cash flow.

05/22/2026

Think you can afford a new hire? The true cost goes far beyond salary. Learn how to evaluate hiring decisions and avoid costly mistakes for your business.

05/22/2026

Convenience increases conversions.

05/22/2026

June is a tax checkpoint: Q2 estimated payments due 6/15, tip reports due 6/10, and IRA Form 5498 (reports Dec. 31 value) lands by 6/1. Missing Q2 can trigger penalties — did you know high earners may need 110% safe harbor? Want to avoid surprises and steady your cash flow? Find out.

Stay ahead of June 2026 tax deadlines, including Q2 estimated payments and safe harbor rules. Learn how proactive planning protects your business cash flow.

05/22/2026

Planning international business travel? The IRS treats foreign trips differently — you must track business vs. personal days (yes, even weekends can count with the “sandwich” rule). Learn how to protect deductions and avoid audits. Find out.

Learn how to maximize IRS deductions for foreign business travel. Understand the 1-week rule, 25% rule, and how to allocate expenses for mixed-use trips.

05/20/2026

Multiple income streams = freedom — and hidden tax risk. Missed estimated taxes, scattered app transactions, or bad deduction advice can cost you thousands and stall growth. Learn how to get financial clarity, protect cash flow, and scale smarter. Check it out.

Learn how scaling businesses and modern entrepreneurs can manage multi-stream income, avoid estimated tax penalties, and build a proactive financial structure.