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05/29/2026

National 529 Day – Did You Know?

If you put money into a 529 education savings plan, earnings may be withdrawn federal income tax-free when used for qualified education expenses. Qualified expenses can include tuition, fees, books, supplies, computers, and for students enrolled at least half-time, certain room and board costs.

While 529 contributions are not deductible for federal income tax purposes, many states offer a full or partial state income tax deduction or credit for contributions. Some states and plan sponsors may also offer special incentives around National 529 Day.

Recent law changes expanded the use of 529 plans. In 2026, up to $20,000 per year, per student, may be used for qualified K–12 education expenses at public, private, or religious schools. Prior years were generally limited to $10,000 annually.

05/25/2026

Did last tax season leave you feeling overwhelmed? If the answer is yes, trust the professionals at OrtizCPA, PLLC to support you this year.

Our tax preparation services in Las Vegas offer real benefits for individual filers:
➡️ Keeping an expert’s eyes on your forms reduces the risk of costly errors.
➡️ Our experience allows us to point out the most lucrative deductions available to you, saving you money in the long run.
➡️ Rather than spending hours sorting through paperwork, you can focus your time and energy on what matters most to you.
➡️ We offer strategic insights that help you plan better throughout the year.
➡️ In the event of an audit, our organized approach ensures you’re ready for anything.
➡️ You can have confidence knowing that your tax preparation needs are in capable hands.

Ready to get ahead of your taxes? Give OrtizCPA, PLLC a call today.

05/20/2026

The IRS finalized its 2026 No Tax on Tips rules. We cover who qualifies and what employers should do now. Also learn about affordable employee benefits that actually matter.

Running a business means navigating two ongoing challenges – understanding tax rules that somehow keep getting longer, and figuring out how to keep employees engaged. In this issue, we break down the IRS’s finalized No Tax on Tips rules for 2026, including which occupations officially qu...

05/18/2026

OrtizCPA, PLLC offers comprehensive accounting services in Las Vegas to help you make sense of your numbers. From recording financial transactions to analyzing, projecting, and forecasting, we help you reach your goals with data-backed insights and total confidence.

Contact us today to learn more 📲

05/18/2026

Qualifying Dependents – Did You Know?

In addition to your children and parents, a number of other individuals may qualify as your dependents for tax purposes. Important factors can include the person's income, how much support you provide, and how much of the year the person lives with you. In some limited cases, even a non-relative who lives with you year round as a member of your household may qualify as a dependent.

05/11/2026

A question we hear all the time: “When should I start preparing my business’s taxes?” The answer is simple: Now!

By getting a head start on your taxes, you give yourself more time to review and prepare your documents, which helps avoid the typical tax season chaos. It also helps:

✅ Minimize errors
✅ Reduce the risk of audits
✅ Give you more time to research deductions and credits
✅ Eliminate the last-minute scramble

Doing your business’s taxes on your own is no easy feat, especially if you have employees, property, or multiple income streams. For assistance preparing for your deadlines, contact OrtizCPA, PLLC for seamless, stress-free tax preparation in Las Vegas today!

05/11/2026

Health Savings Accounts - Did You Know?

Changing jobs? If you have a health savings account (HSA), you can take it with you. Unlike flexible spending accounts (FSAs), which are usually tied to your employer, your HSA belongs to you. You can continue using your HSA funds after leaving the job where you opened the account. However, you may make new HSA contributions only if you remain eligible to contribute. To remain eligible, you generally must be covered by an HSA-eligible high-deductible health plan (HDHP) and have no disqualifying coverage.

05/06/2026

Want a lower tax bill? Your tax planning needs to start now!

With so much uncertainty in the economy, the tendency is to step back and wait until things settle down. On the other hand the early bird catches the worm. Now is a great time to be thinking about steps to reduce your tax obligations, both this year and into the future. This month an article is pres...