Robert Hall & Associates, PC

06/18/2026

In a new ruling, the IRS has bolstered a couple of tax breaks available to taxpayers working abroad.

If you earn money overseas, you still must pay federal income tax on the earnings, even if you’ve remained a U.S. citizen. But Uncle Sam permits taxpayers working abroad to shelter from tax some or all of this income under a unique tax exclusion. The maximum “foreign earned income exclusion” for 2026 is $132,900 (up from $130,000 for 2025).

However, this tax break is not automatic. To qualify for the special exclusion, you must meet these three requirements:

https://www.hallassoc-cpa.com/resources/quick-reads/irs-increases-foreign-earned-income-tax-breaks

06/16/2026

Who says a client needs to physically come into the office to get good service from their accountant? With our Liscio app, you can do business from home or anywhere you want. Ask for details!

06/11/2026

Despite a year marked by economic uncertainty, small business owners are happy, prepared for growth, and embracing the future.

The 2026 Small Business Happiness Report, based on a survey of 610 U.S. small business owners, found that 84% are currently happy in their role, and 83% report being happier than when they worked for someone else.

The findings offer a clear counterpoint to persistent narratives of small business headwinds, revealing a community that is finding purpose, stability, and satisfaction driven from within:

74% use AI tools at least monthly, with 58% saying AI has made them happier as business owners.

06/09/2026

Whether during tax season or simply during monthly bookkeeping, no accountant should still be asking clients to send financial information via email - especially when there are so many secure data transfer methods available. If you're concerned, we can help. Ask us about our Liscio app!

06/04/2026

With recession odds climbing, oil above $100 a barrel, and the economic fallout from the Iran war still unfolding, the margin for error has never been thinner.

To help small businesses survive, here are five cash-flow traps bankrupting small businesses and what to do about them:

To help small businesses survive during this current economic climate, a finance expert reveals the five cash-flow traps bankrupting small businesses and what to do about them.

06/02/2026

Summer should be about slowing down and making time for other priorities. Eliminate one more thing from your plate by doing business via phone rather than with an in-person office visit. Ask us about Liscio today!

05/28/2026

The year is nearly half over, which makes it a good time for homeowners and future homeowners to review their eligibility for any tax deductions, programs, and housing allowances.

If eligible, these tax benefits could help with some of the common costs of being a homeowner:

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/homeowners-should-review-any-tax-benefits-for-homeownership

05/26/2026

As the weather heats up, the call of the beach and outdoors becomes much louder than the call of the office. We get it. Do any necessary business via our Liscio app rather than in person. Ask us about Liscio today!

05/21/2026

Learn more about what the gig economy (or sharing economy) is, and what the tax responsibilities for gig workers are, including self-employment rules, reporting income, and when you may need to pay estimated taxes:

2 likes. "Gig Economy: Taxes, Income, and What You Must Know"

05/19/2026

Looking to outsource your bookkeeping so you can focus on the parts of your business you really love? It's part of our firm's genetic make-up, so you can rest assured you'd be in good hands if you want to make the switch. With our Liscio app, you'd still have access to your financials 24/7. Ask us for details!