Christiansen Accounting

06/23/2026

Skip the mail and endless hold times—create an IRS online account to check refunds, download transcripts, set up payment plans, and even give your tax pro instant access. Bonus: you can enroll in an IP PIN to help stop tax ID theft. Ready to simplify your taxes? Find out how.

Create an IRS online account to view transcripts, check refunds, manage payments, and access important tax information securely online.

06/22/2026

Did you know July is prime time to avoid tax surprises? Halfway through 2026 is perfect for a mid‑year tax checkup: update your W‑4, recheck estimated payments, and—if you got over $20 in June tips—report them by July 10 to avoid a surprise on your W‑2. Small fixes now = big peace of mind later. Check it out.

Stay on track with your July 2026 tax deadlines. Learn why a mid-year tax checkup, tip reporting, and adjusting estimated payments can prevent IRS penalties.

06/22/2026

Summer childcare can actually lower your taxes—day camps, daycare, and babysitters may qualify for the Child & Dependent Care Credit, but overnight camps and lessons don’t. Missing a provider’s SSN could cost you the credit. Find out what counts.

Learn which summer camps, babysitters, and childcare expenses qualify for tax benefits. Christiansen Accounting explains the Child and Dependent Care Credit.

06/22/2026

Need summer child care while school is out? Learn which child care expenses may qualify for valuable tax benefits for working parents.

06/19/2026

Seeing low profits or bloated expenses in QuickBooks? Often duplicate transactions are the culprit—one tiny double-entry can warp your numbers. Don’t panic—we’ll clean up the mess and help prevent it. Find out how.

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06/19/2026

Think a one-person biz can't compete with big firms? Think again. AI lets solopreneurs run like a 5‑person team—but without a savvy tax plan and strong data security, those gains can vanish. Curious how to protect your profit? Find out.

Learn how AI is helping small businesses operate leaner and how to manage the tax implications of scaling a high-revenue solo business.

06/18/2026

Give your child a head start: Trump Accounts include a $1,000 federal seed for kids born 2025–2028 — but activation, ID verification, and even gift‑tax rules can trip you up. Want simple steps to secure the money before the July 4 rollout? Find out.

Prepare for the Trump Accounts July 4 launch. Learn about the $1,000 seed, Form 4547 benefits, and gift tax rules for child retirement accounts.

06/17/2026

Profitable on paper but cash feels tight? That’s because your P&L hides timing and expense leaks. Learn 3 simple expense ratios that pinpoint where cash is escaping — and how to stop it. Check it out.

Discover why your P&L doesn't reflect your actual cash flow. Learn how to use expense ratios to find margin leaks and build a healthy business foundation.

06/16/2026

Thinking of moving back into your rental? You could save on capital gains—but surprise: depreciation you claimed and “nonqualified” rental months can still cost you at sale. Don’t get blindsided at closing. Find out how to keep more of your proceeds.

Converting a rental to your home can reduce taxes, but depreciation recapture and gain exclusion rules may limit the benefits. Learn more.

06/15/2026

Got an old life insurance policy gathering dust? You might sell it for far more than its cash surrender value—even some term policies qualify. Recent tax changes can also make parts of the payout taxed at lower capital-gains rates. Curious how much you could get? Find out.

Thinking of selling your life insurance policy? Learn how life settlements are taxed and if it makes sense. Contact Christiansen Accounting in California.