Estrada & Associates, LLC

Estrada & Associates, LLC 1-800-816-6121

Estrada & Associates is a full service professional firm established to help individuals and small business with all their Tax, Accounting, Payroll and Consulting needs.

📚 Missouri Tax-Free Weekend is HERE! 🎒Whether your kid is counting down the minutes… or dramatically protesting summer’s...
08/07/2026

📚 Missouri Tax-Free Weekend is HERE!
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Whether your kid is counting down the minutes… or dramatically protesting summer’s end 😭😂… now’s the perfect time to save on back-to-school shopping!
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Through Sunday, August 9, qualifying clothing, school supplies, computers, and other eligible items are exempt from Missouri sales tax.
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A little planning today can mean big savings tomorrow. Happy shopping from Estrada Tax Firm!
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📞 1-800-816-6121
👨🏽‍💻[email protected]

🗳️ Election Day is Here — Make Your Voice Count! Missouri is holding primary elections today, with polls scheduled to cl...
08/04/2026

🗳️ Election Day is Here — Make Your Voice Count! Missouri is holding primary elections today, with polls scheduled to close at 7:00 p.m. CT.
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Today is your opportunity to participate in one of the most important responsibilities of citizenship: VOTING.
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No matter your views, your vote helps shape the future of your community, your state, and your country. Local and state elections can have a direct impact on issues that affect individuals, families, and businesses alike — and TAXES.
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If you’re eligible and haven’t voted yet, take a few minutes to head to the polls today. Every vote matters.
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From all of us at Estrada & Associates, we encourage everyone to be informed, participate, and make your voice heard.
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Estrada & Associates, LLC
1-800-816-6121
[email protected]
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08/01/2026

💝 New Charitable Tax Break Begins in 2026!

Starting with the 2026 tax year (to be filed in January-April 2027), taxpayers who claim the standard deduction may also be able to deduct charitable contribution, a benefit that wasn’t available to most non-itemizers in recent years.
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What’s new?
• Up to $1,000 for Single filers
• Up to $2,000 for Married Filing Jointly
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You do NOT have to itemize deductions to claim this tax break. Since roughly 9 out of 10 taxpayers claim the standard deduction, this new provision could allow millions of Americans to receive a tax benefit for charitable giving for the first time in years.
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Keep in mind:
✔️ The deduction applies only to qualified cash contributions made to eligible charitable organizations.
✔️ Contributions must meet IRS requirements, so be sure to keep your donation receipts and records.
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If you’re planning your charitable giving, now is a great time to discuss how these new rules may affect your tax strategy.
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Call 1-800-816-6121 or email [email protected] to schedule a tax planning appointment with Estrada & Associates and learn how the latest tax law changes could benefit you.
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07/31/2026

July tax deadlines are just like any other tax deadline…with more sweat.
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Today marks one of the busiest federal tax deadlines of the summer for many businesses and employers. It also serves as an important compliance checkpoint for second-quarter tax filings and a key milestone in the 2026 tax calendar for CPA firms and businesses alike.
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As the summer heats up, so do tax and compliance obligations. Staying on top of filing and reporting deadlines can help you avoid unnecessary IRS penalties and keep your business tax compliant.
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🗓️ July 31 Tax Deadlines Include:
🔥 Quarterly Payroll Tax Return
Form 941
For most employers (Second Quarter)
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🔥 Quarterly Federal Excise Tax Return
Form 720
For businesses required to report federal excise taxes
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🔥 Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return
Form 2290
For owners of taxable highway motor vehicles first used during July
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🔥 Monthly Tax Return for Wagers
Form 730
For businesses or persons liable for federal wagering tax
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⚠️ Many employers also forget this one:
🏦FUTA Tax Deposit
Due if your accumulated federal unemployment tax liability exceeded $500 through June 30.
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Call 1-800-816-6121 or email Christopher Estrada at [email protected] from your air-conditioned abode to our air-conditioned office, and let us help you stay on top of your mid-year tax obligations.
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07/29/2026

We love what we do and it shows! Thank you! See for yourself and schedule your tax meeting at 1-800-816-6121 or email Christopher Estrada at [email protected]
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07/28/2026

We are a QUICKBOOKS PRO-ADVISOR. In other words, you’re in good hands.
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Contact us at 1-800-816-6121 or email Christopher Estrada at [email protected] for all your Quickbooks, accounting, payroll, and tax needs.
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07/26/2026

📚✏️ Missouri’s Tax-Free Weekend is Almost Here!

Save on back-to-school shopping during Missouri’s Sales Tax Holiday:

🗓 August 7–9, 2026
⏰ Begins 12:01 a.m. Friday and ends midnight Sunday

Tax-free qualifying purchases include:
👕 Clothing – $100 or less per item
📓 School supplies – Up to $50 per purchase
💻 Computers & peripherals – $1,500 or less
🖥 Computer software – $350 or less
🧮 Graphing calculators – $150 or less

✅ Shop in-store or online.
✅ You do not have to be a Missouri resident or a student to qualify.

Keep in mind: Items like jewelry, watches, sports equipment, and other non-qualifying products are still subject to sales tax.

It’s a great opportunity to save before the new school year begins! 🎒Call Estrada & Associates at 1-800-816-6121 or email [email protected] for school loophole advice.
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07/23/2026

💼 Planning a business purchase this year? It could save you thousands in taxes.

Thanks to recent tax law changes, Section 179 is more valuable than ever.

If your business purchases qualifying equipment, machinery, computers, furniture, off-the-shelf software, or certain business vehicles in 2026, you may be able to deduct up to $2,560,000 in the year the property is placed in service—rather than depreciating it over time. The deduction begins to phase out when total qualifying purchases exceed $4,090,000. (Section179.Org⁠)

✅ Buy qualifying business property
✅ Put it into service before year-end
✅ Potentially reduce your 2026 tax bill

Every business is different, and eligibility depends on several factors, including taxable income and business use. That’s why planning before you make a major purchase is so important.

Thinking about upgrading your business? Let’s make sure you maximize every deduction you’re entitled to.

📞 Estrada Tax Firm
1-800-816-6121

07/22/2026

“No Excuses” early voting for the upcoming August 4 primary election opened yesterday. You can access the Secretary of State’s website to locate early voting where you live: https://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/goVoteMissouri/electionday
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At Estrada Tax Firm, our goal isn’t to tell you how to vote. We believe in helping our clients understand how proposed tax changes may affect them and how those tax changes would affect our business and your yearly tax bill from us.
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📢If approved, Amendment 5 would authorize lawmakers to expand Missouri’s sales and use tax base, potentially allowing additional goods and services to become subject to sales tax in the future as part of a broader plan to eliminate the state’s individual income tax. The amendment would give the legislature greater authority to do so through future legislation.
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This means taxing services such as:
• Tax preparation and accounting
• Legal services
• Hair salons and barbers
• Lawn care and landscaping
• House cleaning
• Home repairs (HVAC, plumbing, electrical)
• Auto repair and maintenance
• Veterinary services
• Medical and dental services
• Fitness trainers and gyms
• Consulting services
• Computer and IT services
• Marketing and advertising
• Photography
• Pet grooming
• Subscription-based services
…and many other professional services could potentially be taxed in the future.
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How much would the tax be? It would be subject to:
• Missouri’s current state sales tax (4.225%), PLUS
• Any applicable local sales taxes
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Depending on where you live, the combined rate could easily be 7% to more than 10%, because Missouri has widely varying local sales taxes. The legislature could also decide to structure future taxes differently, so the exact rate cannot be predicted today.
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For a tax preparation client, here’s a simple example:
• Tax return fee: $500
• If subject to an 8.5% combined sales tax:
• Sales tax: $42.50
• Total bill: $542.50
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Estrada Tax Firm is your trusted partner for tax planning, preparation, and year-round guidance.
1-800-816-6121
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Now go VOTE and get t

07/15/2026

🚨 Good news from the IRS! 🚨

Starting with 2025 tax returns, many taxpayers will automatically receive relief from certain IRS penalties—no request required.

If you’ve consistently filed and paid your taxes on time over the past three years, you may automatically qualify for relief from penalties for:
✅ Late filing
✅ Late payment
✅ Late tax deposits

Previously, taxpayers had to request this relief manually. The new Automatic Exemption from Penalty (AEP) process is expected to help millions more taxpayers while reducing IRS delays and paperwork.

⚠️ Not all tax returns qualify, but for many individuals and businesses, this change means less hassle and potentially significant savings.

Have questions about whether this applies to you? Contact Estrada Tax Firm—we’re here to help!
1-800-816-6121
[email protected]
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