Accolade Accounting https://accoladeaccounting.com/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:02:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://accoladeaccounting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/favicon-150x150.png Accolade Accounting https://accoladeaccounting.com/ 32 32 188260981 Can Your Business Put $2,500 Into Your Child’s IRA (Trump Account)? https://accoladeaccounting.com/can-your-business-put-2500-into-your-childs-ira-trump-account Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:15:14 +0000 https://accoladeaccounting.com/?p=8905 The post Can Your Business Put $2,500 Into Your Child’s IRA (Trump Account)? appeared first on Accolade Accounting.

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]]> 8905 Georgia Tax Residency Rules for 1099 Healthcare Professionals Working Multi-State Assignments https://accoladeaccounting.com/georgia-tax-residency-rules-for-1099-healthcare-professionals-working-multi-state-assignments Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:56:46 +0000 https://accoladeaccounting.com/?p=8885 Georgia residency for 1099 healthcare professionals is based on domicile, not on which states your assignments take you to. Learn how state residency, tax home, and multi-state filing rules interact so you don't lose deductions or file in the wrong state.Understanding how these rules interact can change how much tax an investor pays each year. For example, depreciation allows rental property owners to deduct a portion of the property’s value annually, while passive loss rules determine whether those losses offset other income.

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]]> 8885 Tax Filing When One Spouse Has a W-2 and the Other Runs a Business: https://accoladeaccounting.com/tax-filing-when-one-spouse-has-a-w-2-and-the-other-runs-a-business Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:51:13 +0000 https://accoladeaccounting.com/?p=8870 When one spouse earns W-2 wages and the other runs a business, self-employment tax, estimated payments, and QBI thresholds interact in ways most households don't expect. Here's how to plan for a joint return with both income types.

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]]> 8870 1099 Anesthesiologist Tax Strategy: S-Corp Decisions, Estimated Taxes, and Multi-State Filing https://accoladeaccounting.com/1099-anesthesiologist-tax-strategy-s-corp-decisions-estimated-taxes-and-multi-state-filing Tue, 12 May 2026 19:08:08 +0000 https://accoladeaccounting.com/?p=8842 For 1099 anesthesiologists working locums or across multiple states, estimated taxes, S-Corp election, and multi-state filing all affect each other. This guide breaks down how to structure your taxes correctly before your return is due.

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]]> 8842 Rental Property Repairs vs. Improvements: What the IRS Requires https://accoladeaccounting.com/rental-property-repairs-vs-improvements-irs-rules Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:27:18 +0000 https://accoladeaccounting.com/?p=8811 The IRS requires rental property owners to classify every expense as a repair or a capital improvement before claiming a deduction. Learn the three-part test the IRS uses and the documentation you need to support your claim.

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]]> 8811 2025 Tax Year Filing for 1099 Healthcare Workers: April 2026 Deadlines https://accoladeaccounting.com/1099-healthcare-worker-taxes-2025-filing-guide-for-april-2026 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:17:29 +0000 https://accoladeaccounting.com/?p=8832 Healthcare professionals with 1099 income in 2025 face an April 15, 2026 filing deadline. This guide covers estimated tax compliance, entity structure decisions, deductions, and multi-state filing for locum tenens work.

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]]> 8832 Real Estate Investor Tax Guide https://accoladeaccounting.com/real-estate-investor-tax-guide Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:11:17 +0000 https://accoladeaccounting.com/?p=8702 Many real estate investors expect rental property taxes to be simple, but the numbers often tell a different story. This guide walks through depreciation, passive activity rules, and the details that determine your actual tax outcome.

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The first tax return often reveals a different outcome. A property producing steady cash flow may still show a tax loss. Another investor with a similar property may report a completely different result.

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]]> 8702 When to Hire a CPA for Your Small Business https://accoladeaccounting.com/when-to-hire-a-cpa-for-your-small-business Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:59:50 +0000 https://accoladeaccounting.com/?p=8680 A small business should hire a CPA when estimated payments become difficult to manage, payroll or contractor classification creates risk, the entity structure changes, or an IRS notice arrives. Straightforward Schedule C returns can often be handled independently. Once S corporation elections, payroll compliance, partnerships, or multiple filings come into play, oversight shifts from convenience to risk management.

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]]> A small business should hire a CPA when estimated payments become difficult to manage, payroll or contractor classification creates risk, the entity structure changes, or an IRS notice arrives. Straightforward Schedule C returns can often be handled independently. Once S corporation elections, payroll compliance, partnerships, or multiple filings come into play, oversight shifts from convenience to risk management.

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]]> 8680 Small Business CPA vs Tax Accountant in Atlanta https://accoladeaccounting.com/small-business-cpa-vs-tax-accountant-in-atlanta Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:15:09 +0000 https://accoladeaccounting.com/?p=8636 Choosing a small-business CPA affects compliance risk and whether you get planning or just filing. The right fit depends on entity type, scope, and who can represent you before the IRS. Evaluation changes when you need someone who regularly handles S corporation, partnership, or multi-member LLC returns, when payroll and estimated payments are in the picture, or when scope and fees are unclear. Credentials, representation authority, and whether the engagement includes planning or only preparation shape the shortlist.

Learn more about what to look for and when those factors matter most.

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]]> Choosing a small-business CPA affects compliance risk and whether you get planning or just filing. The right fit depends on entity type, scope, and who can represent you before the IRS. Evaluation changes when you need someone who regularly handles S corporation, partnership, or multi-member LLC returns, when payroll and estimated payments are in the picture, or when scope and fees are unclear. Credentials, representation authority, and whether the engagement includes planning or only preparation shape the shortlist.

Learn more about what to look for and when those factors matter most.

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]]> 8636 How to Find a Good Small Business Tax Accountant in Atlanta https://accoladeaccounting.com/how-to-find-a-good-small-business-tax-accountant-in-atlanta Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:01:19 +0000 https://accoladeaccounting.com/?p=8599 Choosing a small business tax accountant affects how you report income, handle deductions, manage payroll taxes, and prepare for scrutiny. It goes beyond filing season. Your evaluation changes when entity structure raises liability questions, when payroll and estimated payments interact, or when IRS notice risk is a concern. Credentials, representation rights, and whether the engagement covers planning or compliance shape the search. 

Learn more about what to look for and how to narrow options for a CPA who fits your business.

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]]> Choosing a small business tax accountant affects how you report income, handle deductions, manage payroll taxes, and prepare for scrutiny. It goes beyond filing season. Your evaluation changes when entity structure raises liability questions, when payroll and estimated payments interact, or when IRS notice risk is a concern. Credentials, representation rights, and whether the engagement covers planning or compliance shape the search. 

Learn more about what to look for and how to narrow options for a CPA who fits your business.

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