Take Flight Business Solutions, LLC

04/07/2026

Remember Bench Accounting? They raised $113 million, then shut down two days after Christmas — locking out 11,000 small businesses right before tax season. 😬

Now Botkeeper just closed too.

I wrote about what's happening with VC-backed accounting firms and why the old-school CPA model might actually be the safer bet.

-Brian

https://www.take-flight-bs.com/blog/bench-botkeeper-shutdown-vc-accounting-risk

Bench, Botkeeper, and ScaleFactor raised $300M+ and all collapsed. Learn what went wrong with VC-backed accounting and how to protect your business from the fallout.

03/04/2026

With Google Small Business – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

03/03/2026

Is your business subsidizing waste?

Most small businesses are quietly losing between $3,000 and $8,000 per year on recurring expenses they’ve forgotten about or no longer need. From "zombie charges" to redundant software, these leaks hit your profit margin directly.

Ready to stop the leak and save thousands every year?
Check out our blog and book a free 30-min strategy call — I’ll show you exactly how to cut.

Read the full guide: https://www.take-flight-bs.com/small-business-expense-review-the-quarterly-habit-that-saves-thousands

Save up to $8K/year reviewing forgotten subscriptions, redundant services & overpriced vendors. A quarterly review puts real money back in your pocket.

02/27/2026

Every week another vendor tells Pensacola small business owners they need an AI strategy or they'll fall behind.

As a CPA who's cleaned up the mess AI tools leave behind — I'm going to push back on that.

Before you buy any software, read this. Especially if you're a contractor, restaurant owner, or trades business.

👇 Link below

A Pensacola CPA breaks down the AI Practicality Wall for contractors, restaurants & small businesses in NW Florida. Learn when AI helps—and when it's just overhead.

02/06/2026

Partnerships and S Corporations must file their tax returns on time...or else. Here is the penalty.

Over the past few years, the IRS has penalizing late filers of sub S corporation and partnership tax returns. This despite the fact that late filing of the tax return does not typically impact the timely payment of the tax.

02/04/2026

A little preparation can make tax season smoother. This month's newsletter shares tips for early organization, avoiding IRS issues, cutting hidden costs, and helping protect your kids online.

A little preparation can change the entire tax return experience. In this month's newsletter, read about how getting organized early with a clear checklist can help you gather the right information and avoid last-minute pressure. You'll also learn how spotting easy-to-miss income sources can help yo...

01/30/2026

Understand contemporaneous or pay the price. An IRS term with meaning.

The Internal Revenue Service has a vocabulary of their own. One of the more important is their use of the word "contemporaneous". What does it mean, and why should you care?

01/23/2026

The 10% early withdrawal penalty does not always need to sting you. Here are ways to leverage retirement assets without that penalty.

While it is not a good idea to tap retirement accounts prior to retirement age, sometimes it cannot be avoided. What can often be avoided, however, is the punitive 10% penalty for early fund distributions. Outlined here are exceptions to the 10% penalty rule.

01/22/2026

Everyone is talking about the new "No Tax on Overtime" law for 2026, but nobody is talking about the trap hidden inside it. 🚩

If your payroll system isn't tracking the premium portion separately—and reporting it with the new W-2 Box 12 Code TT—your team loses the deduction, and you face automatic penalties.

We just released our 2026 Payroll Reconciliation Guide to help Gulf Coast business owners navigate:
✅ The new $340-per-form penalty (yes, it went up).
✅ How to audit your 941s vs. your P&L.
✅ The "Code TT" requirement you can't afford to miss.

Don't let a siloed system turn a tax break into an audit. Read the full guide here: 👇
https://www.take-flight-bs.com/blog/2026-payroll-reconciliation-obbba

Tired of payroll headaches? Dive into how silos cause errors under 2026 OBBBA. Get reconciliation tips, real stories, and integrated solutions from Take Flight.

01/16/2026

The IRS increased the standard business mileage rates for 2026. Here are the details.

Here are the standard mileage rates for 2026.

01/09/2026

Reminder: Q4 estimated tax payment is due Thursday, January 15, 2026.

Plan now to make your 4th quarter estimated tax payment.