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10/14/2026

If your accountant said NO to these 5 things, we need to talk.

I'm not saying everything in your life is a write-off.

But I AM saying there are a lot of legitimate tax deductions business owners are missing out on because nobody is asking the right questions.

Tax strategy isn't about bending the rules. It's about understanding them and using them to your advantage.

Your accountant should be helping you find opportunities to keep more of your hard-earned money, not just telling you how much you owe CRA.

Stop settling for tax preparation when you could be getting tax STRATEGY.

Ready to see what opportunities your business might be missing?

Fill out the intake form in our bio to work with Balance!

10/10/2026

October 5th was supposed to be my first day back to work… but I changed the plan.

If this season has taught me anything, it’s that balance isn’t about doing it all. Sometimes it’s about knowing when you need more time — and actually giving yourself permission to take it.

So I’m taking the rest of 2026 at my own pace. Working behind the scenes, showing up where I’m needed, but making more room for my family and myself.

And maybe this is your sign to do the same.

Where could you add a little more balance to your life right now?

10/09/2026

Before you buy NEW… are you taking care of what your business already owns?

We talk a lot about investing back into your business, but that doesn’t always mean another big purchase.

Sometimes it’s fixing the truck before it becomes a bigger problem. Servicing the equipment so it lasts another five years. Or maintaining your building instead of waiting for something to break.

That’s R&M — and it’s one of those categories that can quietly add up throughout the year.

Take care of your assets. Keep your receipts. And make sure your books actually reflect what it costs to run your business.

Not sure what you’re missing?

Fill out the intake form in our bio and let’s get your books caught up before year-end.

10/01/2026

HOW are we already entering the FINAL quarter of 2026?!
October 1 means you officially have 3 months left to make strategic tax moves before the year is over.

And no - tax planning doesn’t start when you file your return.

By now, your bookkeeping should be up to date enough that you have a pretty good idea of:
What your income will look like for the year.
Where your profit is going to land.
And most importantly — what you’re going to do with it.
Because if your business is having a profitable year, now is the time to decide where that money should go.

Do you need to invest in equipment?
Technology or software?
Marketing?
Education?
Staff?
Professional services?
Something that will help you grow in 2027?

The goal isn’t to spend money just to “get a write-off.”

The goal is to strategically invest money you were already planning to spend while you still have time for those decisions to impact your 2026 taxes.

You have THREE months.
Get your books caught up.
Know your numbers.
Estimate your profit.
Make a tax plan.

And make intentional investments back into your business.
Don’t wait until tax season to find out what you owe. By then, 2026 is already over.

Need your bookkeeping caught up so you can actually make these decisions?

Fill out the intake form in our bio and let’s get your 2026 numbers in order.

09/30/2026

When I started Balance eight years ago, my vision was never to build the biggest accounting firm.

It was to build the best one.

That means constantly asking myself one question:
"How can we create a better experience for our clients?"

Today, that means making one of the biggest investments we've ever made in our firm, a custom Claude AI program built specifically for Balance.

This isn't about replacing people. It's about improving accuracy, strengthening compliance, and giving our team more time to do what matters most: providing strategy, advice, and personalized service to our clients.

We're even building training tools to help our clients simplify their bookkeeping, reduce errors, and save time.

The future of accounting isn't choosing between technology and relationships. It's combining both to create an exceptional client experience.

If you're ready to work with a firm that's always investing in better ways to serve you, fill out the intake form in my bio.

We'd love to see if we're the right fit for your business.

09/29/2026

My heart wants to be a stay-at-home mom. 🤍

My brain wants to build a million-dollar business, create something bigger than myself, chase every crazy idea I have and see just how far I can take it.

And somehow… I want both.

I want slow mornings, school drop-offs, babies on my hip, pool days and summers with my kids.

But I also want big goals, a growing team, new ideas, investments, impact and a business that makes me ridiculously proud.

Maybe that’s why I built Balance in the first place.

Not because I wanted to choose between motherhood and entrepreneurship…

But because I wanted to create a life where I could be wildly ambitious and incredibly present.

Some seasons lean more mom.
Some seasons lean more CEO.

I’m learning that balance was never supposed to mean 50/50. 🤍

Anyone else constantly living between these two versions of themselves? 😂

09/25/2026

When I became an entrepreneur, one of the biggest lessons I learned was that asking for help isn't an expense- it's an investment.

For years I tried to do it all.
Run the business.
Raise the kids.
Keep the house together.

The reality? I couldn't grow my business the way I wanted while trying to be everything to everyone.

That's why we hired a part-time house manager/nanny. She cares for our kids while I work, she's on payroll, and the arrangement allows me to be fully present in both my business and with my family.

This summer we'll also have Sophia in a sailing day camp and Ashton in part-time daycare.

These are examples of child care expenses that may qualify for the Child Care Expense Deduction.

One misconception I hear all the time is, "My kids play hockey/dance/soccer, so I can write that off."

Unfortunately, that's generally not the case. Ontario's children's activity tax credit was eliminated years ago, and recreational sports fees typically aren't deductible on your personal tax return.

The tax rules aren't always intuitive, which is why having a strategy matters.

The goal isn't to claim everything.
The goal is to claim everything you're legitimately entitled to.

If you're a business owner or working parent and want to make sure you're maximizing your deductions, fill out the intake form in my bio. We'd love to help you build a tax strategy that works for your family.

09/21/2026

Can you write off your dog? 🐶💰

The answer might actually be YES… but unfortunately, Daisy doesn’t make the cut.

Like most tax write-offs, it comes down to why you have the expense and how it helps you earn income.

A family pet? Personal.
A legitimate working dog? That can be a different story.

Swipe ➡️ to see when your four-legged employee might actually be tax deductible. 🐾

Have an expense you’ve always wondered if you can write off? Drop it in the comments and I might cover it next! 👇

09/19/2026

This is 35 ✨

I’ve always been a big dreamer with big goals, but I think younger Amanda would still be pretty surprised by where we ended up at 35.

Five kids. A family of seven. A business I started while pregnant with my first baby that has grown into something bigger than I imagined.

And a life that is very, very full.

I’ve learned that I was never meant to choose just one thing.

I love being a mom. I love being an entrepreneur. I love building something big, but I also want school drop-offs, babies on my hip, summers with my kids and the freedom to be there for the moments I don’t get back.

At 35, I finally understand that balance isn’t doing everything equally.

It’s knowing what matters most in the season you’re in and adjusting accordingly.

I’m proud of the business I’ve built, but even more proud that I’ve built it around a life I actually want to live.
Five babies. Nine years of Balance. And somehow, the goals are still getting bigger.

I think younger me would be pretty damn proud.

Here’s to the next chapter!

09/18/2026

My 3 big kids are officially back to school… and I am officially back to business. 🎒📚

September has ALWAYS felt more like the start of a new year to me than January ever has.

Maybe it’s because it’s my birthday month. Maybe it’s the fresh routines, new schedules and back-to-school energy.
But I’ve always run my years September → August.

And as a business owner? September is one of the most important months of the year.

Because we’re almost 3/4 of the way through 2026.
You have ONE quarter left to make strategic decisions about your money before the year is over.

Not in March.
Not when your accountant prepares your tax return in April.
NOW.

This is when you should be reviewing your year-to-date P&L, forecasting Q4 income, estimating your tax liability and deciding where your money is going BEFORE December 31.

Because once the year is over, most of your options are gone.

And I would much rather see you strategically invest money into growing your business than be surprised by a tax bill you did absolutely nothing to plan for.

That could mean investing in your team. Technology. Equipment. Marketing. Education. Systems. Retirement or compensation planning.

Whatever actually makes sense for YOUR numbers and YOUR goals.

And no — I’m not telling you to spend $1 just to save 20–50 cents in tax.

I’m telling you to KNOW YOUR NUMBERS early enough that YOU get to make the decisions.

That is the difference between tax preparation and tax planning.

April is for reporting what already happened.
September is when we can still do something about it.
So while my kids are starting their new school year, I’m looking at the next 12 months too.

Finish 2026 strong. Plan for 2027 now. And keep as much of your money as possible working for YOU.

If you haven’t started your year-end tax planning yet, this is your sign.

Let’s lock in. 🔒

See the link in our bio to fill out the intake form

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