T. E. Lott and Company

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September 15 is two weeks away. If you're self-employed, a freelancer, or a business owner, you should know that date. Q...
09/02/2026

September 15 is two weeks away. If you're self-employed, a freelancer, or a business owner, you should know that date.

Q3 estimated tax payments are due that day, and waiting until the last minute to calculate what you owe leaves little room for error. Now is the time to review your income and expenses for the year so far, make sure your payment reflects your actual situation, and get it submitted before the deadline.

TEL can help you calculate the right number to both avoid a penalty and make sure you're not overpaying.

For nearly 100 years, TEL has walked alongside clients through every season — busy ones and slow ones, prosperous ones a...
08/31/2026

For nearly 100 years, TEL has walked alongside clients through every season — busy ones and slow ones, prosperous ones and uncertain ones.

We're here to help you navigate all of it with the same clarity and care we've brought to every client relationship for a century.

Football season is finally back! And if there's one thing the game teaches us, it's that the fourth quarter is won in th...
08/28/2026

Football season is finally back! And if there's one thing the game teaches us, it's that the fourth quarter is won in the preparation that happened long before it started.

The same is true for your finances. The moves you make now — reviewing your tax picture, adjusting contributions, checking your cash flow — set you up to finish 2026 strong.

The fourth quarter of the year starts in October. Your financial game plan should already be in motion.

TEL is here to help you call the right plays.

Managing payroll sounds straightforward until you're the one doing it. Between calculating withholdings, staying current...
08/26/2026

Managing payroll sounds straightforward until you're the one doing it.

Between calculating withholdings, staying current on changing tax rates, handling deductions and garnishments, and meeting quarterly filing deadlines, payroll can quietly become one of the most time-consuming parts of running a business.

And the cost of getting it wrong — penalties, unhappy employees, missed deadlines — is real.

TEL's payroll processing services take that complexity off your plate so your team gets paid accurately and on time, every time, without it falling on you to keep up with every moving part.

Contact TEL to learn how we can simplify payroll for your business.

As summer winds down and routines resume, it's a natural moment to revisit your estate planning documents. A new job, a ...
08/24/2026

As summer winds down and routines resume, it's a natural moment to revisit your estate planning documents.

A new job, a new family member, a home purchase, a business change — any of these can mean your existing plan no longer reflects your actual wishes.

A will or trust that was accurate three years ago may not be today. Updating beneficiary designations, reviewing powers of attorney, and making sure your documents reflect your current life doesn't have to be a heavy lift.

Our team of experts is here to help.

Q3 estimated taxes are due in three weeks! If you haven't reviewed your income and expenses for the year yet, this is th...
08/21/2026

Q3 estimated taxes are due in three weeks!

If you haven't reviewed your income and expenses for the year yet, this is the week to do it.

The goal isn't just to avoid a penalty; it's to make sure your payment is accurate so you're not overpaying either.

Underpayment and overpayment are both worth avoiding, and the right number depends on your specific situation.

TEL can help you calculate what you owe and get it in before the deadline with confidence.

Back to school is one of the best times to start or continue financial conversations with your kids. Children are capabl...
08/19/2026

Back to school is one of the best times to start or continue financial conversations with your kids.

Children are capable of learning money habits early, and the concepts don't have to be complicated to be meaningful.

An allowance tied to responsibilities teaches earning. A savings goal for something they want teaches delayed gratification. Understanding that some things are needs and some are wants builds the foundation for a lifetime of smarter decisions.

These conversations don't require a financial background, just consistency and a willingness to talk about money openly.

Attention small business owners: Q4 is closer than it feels! Before the fall rush arrives, now is a good time to make su...
08/17/2026

Attention small business owners: Q4 is closer than it feels!

Before the fall rush arrives, now is a good time to make sure your books are accurate, your cash flow projections are realistic, and your financial picture is clear enough to make good decisions in the months ahead.

Disorganized books heading into Q4 can mean missed opportunities, surprise tax bills, and decisions made on incomplete information.

TEL's small business accounting services give you the clarity to walk into fall with confidence.

Today is National Financial Awareness Day!Financial awareness isn't about knowing every term or mastering every concept....
08/14/2026

Today is National Financial Awareness Day!

Financial awareness isn't about knowing every term or mastering every concept. It's about having enough clarity to make intentional decisions about spending, saving, planning, and asking the right questions before making major moves.

For nearly 100 years, TEL has helped individuals, families, and businesses in the Golden Triangle build that kind of clarity.

Today is a good day to take stock of where you are and think about what you want your financial picture to look like by the end of the year.

Waiting until filing season means reacting. Planning now means having options.The decisions that actually reduce your ta...
08/12/2026

Waiting until filing season means reacting. Planning now means having options.

The decisions that actually reduce your tax burden — adjusting withholdings, timing income or deductions, making retirement contributions, restructuring how your business is set up — happen throughout the year.

August is one of the most valuable months on the tax planning calendar, because there's still enough time to act before the year closes out.

TEL works with clients year-round for exactly this reason.

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