Adirondack Account Management Services, Inc.

Adirondack Account Management Services, Inc. Accounting and Tax Services Explained in Plain English.

Helping individuals and small business owners understand their numbers, navigate change, and move forward with confidence since 2009.

And just like that, the 2026 IRS Nationwide Tax Forum in New York City has come to an end, and I’m headed back home to C...
08/22/2026

And just like that, the 2026 IRS Nationwide Tax Forum in New York City has come to an end, and I’m headed back home to Chocolatetown, USA with a notebook full of information, plenty of new resources, and even more ideas for how to better serve my clients at AAMS Inc. 🍫🗽

This is one of my favorite continuing education events because for three full days, I get to completely nerd out on TAXES with people who actually speak my language! 😂 And this year there was certainly plenty to talk about.

A big focus was the tax law changes for 2026 and the One Big Beautiful Bill, including changes that will affect individuals, families, employees, and small business owners. We dug into the new deductions, Qualified Business Income updates, changes coming to tax forms, and what taxpayers and preparers need to be thinking about now instead of waiting until filing season.

I also spent extra time learning about the IRS’s expanding Online Account and digital services. The IRS continues to move more taxpayer services online, and I’m excited to help my clients get their accounts established and learn how to actually USE these tools. There are more ways to access information, track activity, work with tax professionals, and handle certain IRS matters digitally, and knowing where to find things can make dealing with the IRS a whole lot less intimidating.

Then came some of the sessions that make tax law especially interesting…

We had some rousing conversations about NIL, performers, influencers and social media income and the tax responsibilities that come along with making money in this rapidly changing world. If your teenager, college student, athlete, content creator or side-hustling adult starts receiving money, products, sponsorships or other compensation, there may be tax consequences long before anyone thinks of themselves as owning a “business.”

We also dove into exiting corporations and some of the complicated tax situations that can arise when corporations own real estate or other appreciated property. How something is structured on the way INTO a business can make an enormous difference when you eventually want to get it OUT. Those are the kinds of conversations I love having with business owners before a major decision is made.

And, of course, there were plenty of real-life examples, Tax Court cases, “you wouldn’t believe what happened next” stories, compliance discussions and reminders that in tax… the details really do matter.

That is ultimately why I continue to invest the time and money into education like this year after year.

Tax preparation isn’t just putting numbers into boxes on a form.

It’s understanding why the number belongs there, knowing what questions to ask, recognizing when something doesn’t look right, understanding how changing tax law affects the person sitting across from me, and helping clients make informed decisions before those decisions become expensive tax problems.

After doing this since 2009, I still learn something new every single year…and I hope I always will.

So I’m leaving New York with a very full tax brain, a stack of notes and resources to organize, and a renewed excitement for helping my clients navigate another year of changes.

Whether you’ve been an AAMS client for years, haven’t checked in with me for a while, or you’re a small business owner or individual looking for someone who will sit down and explain taxes to you in plain English, my door is open.

Now…back to Chocolatetown, USA and back to work. 🍫❤️

Adirondack Account Management Services Inc.
Accounting and Tax Services Explained in Plain English.

My office has a slightly different view this week… 🏙️📚Instead of working from my usual office in Pennsylvania, I’m answe...
08/18/2026

My office has a slightly different view this week… 🏙️📚

Instead of working from my usual office in Pennsylvania, I’m answering emails, working on client projects, and keeping things moving from my temporary office overlooking the Avenue of the Americas in Midtown Manhattan.

And in between? I’m back in the classroom at the IRS Nationwide Tax Forum.

This is one of my favorite continuing education opportunities because, quite simply, they speak my language. Tax law. IRS procedures. Compliance. Audit risks. Business taxation. Ethics. Complex tax situations. The things that might make most people’s eyes glaze over are exactly the conversations I want to be sitting in!

For me, continuing education isn’t about collecting CPE hours just to check a box.

It’s about knowing what is changing before those changes land on my clients’ desks.

Tax laws change. IRS procedures change. Enforcement priorities change. New legislation creates new deductions, credits, limitations, reporting requirements, and plenty of opportunities for confusion.

That’s why I’m intentional about choosing continuing education that goes beyond the basics. I want courses rooted in actual tax law changes, IRS procedures, audit and compliance risks, and the issues the IRS itself is seeing on returns.

I want to know what they’re looking at.

I want to understand where taxpayers and preparers are making mistakes.

I want to know what documentation my clients should be keeping before anyone ever asks for it.

And I want to understand how new tax laws will affect my clients, particularly the small business owners and individuals with more complex tax situations who rely on me to help them navigate all of it.

I think continuing education is especially important as the owner of a small tax practice. My clients aren’t being passed from department to department or handed off to a giant research team when something unusual comes up.

They’re calling me.

That means I have a responsibility to keep learning, researching, asking questions, and staying current so that the advice I give is based on today’s tax environment…not what the rules looked like five years ago.

There is a personal benefit to weeks like this too.

Running a business while raising a family means I’m usually switching hats approximately 742 times a day. 😂 This week gives me a little time away from my normal mothering responsibilities to focus on being a student and business owner…with a little sightseeing, good food, relaxation, and exploring New York City squeezed in around the edges.

Sometimes stepping away from the everyday routine is exactly what you need to come home refreshed, reeducated, and full of new ideas.

So for a few days, AAMS Inc. has a Manhattan office. 🗽

I’ll be coming home with plenty of CPE hours…but much more importantly, I’ll be coming home with new information, resources, and knowledge that I can put to work for my clients.

Because tax preparation shouldn’t just be about preparing the return in front of us.

It’s about understanding the rules, anticipating the risks, asking the right questions, and helping clients make informed decisions all year long.

This morning my office looked a little different.I took consultation calls from my hammock while my kids enjoyed a splas...
08/06/2026

This morning my office looked a little different.

I took consultation calls from my hammock while my kids enjoyed a splash day and tea party with the neighbor kids. Moments like these remind me why I built this business and why I believe so deeply in helping others build lives they love too.

Recent conversations have included helping business owners understand the differences between operating as a sole proprietorship or electing S Corporation tax status… explaining how an LLC fits into those decisions… helping an employee evaluate the transition to independent contractor and business owner… guiding someone through filing taxes during divorce… creating a plan for multiple years of unfiled tax returns… navigating new licensing requirements for a growing business… and helping a pastor understand self-employment tax, housing allowances, and a new compensation package.

These conversations are my favorite part of what I do.

The tax returns and paperwork matter, but education changes lives. When people understand their options, they gain the confidence to make decisions that are right for their family, their business, and their future. Then I have the privilege of helping turn those decisions into reality.

I believe good work should support a good life… not consume it. That’s true for me, and it’s what I hope to help my clients achieve as well. Building a business should create more freedom, not less.

Helping people pursue their dreams while still being present for my own family is one of the greatest blessings of my career. 💚

One of the greatest gifts of owning my own business is the ability to build a life… not just a schedule.Last week I clos...
08/04/2026

One of the greatest gifts of owning my own business is the ability to build a life… not just a schedule.

Last week I closed the laptop, stepped away from the office, and checked off one of our family’s bucket list vacations. We made memories I’ll treasure forever.

Today? I walked back into the office refreshed, focused, and excited to jump right into a full day of serving my clients.

That’s the beauty of creating a business with intention. It allows me to be fully present when I’m working… and fully present when I’m making memories with my kids.

And after a productive day, there’s one more perk of living here in Hershey… spending a cool summer evening at Hersheypark.

This selfie was taken while I waited for my roller coaster fanatics to conquer Wildcat’s Revenge. 😊 This is the last summer I’ll be sitting on the sidelines with my “too-short-to-ride” crew. Next summer, they’ll all be tall enough to join their older siblings on the big coasters… and I have a feeling I’ll be right there screaming, laughing, and making memories with all six of them. I can’t wait!

Owning a business isn’t always easy. There are long days, hard decisions, and seasons that stretch you. But moments like these remind me exactly why I do what I do.

Helping individuals and small business owners understand their numbers, navigate change, and move forward with confidence… while building a life that lets me be present for the people who matter most.

P.S. If you’ve been enjoying your summer a little too much and still have a tax return on extension… this is your friendly reminder that September and October filing deadlines will be here before we know it! If you still need help getting everything wrapped up, now is the perfect time to reach out before the last-minute rush.

Here’s to a productive week… and making time for the people and moments that matter most. ❤️

07/23/2026

In 2009, I became an accidental entrepreneur.

I never set out with a grand plan to own an accounting firm. When the accounting firm I worked for closed its doors, many of my clients asked if I would continue working with them by starting my own business.

So I took a leap of faith.

What began as a way to continue serving people who already trusted me became Adirondack Account Management Services.

Over the years, that little leap grew into a thriving business. I added employees, expanded my services, and had the privilege of helping individuals and small-business owners navigate taxes, understand their finances, and solve accounting challenges with confidence.

Like many small businesses, my journey hasn’t been a straight line.

I imagined growing the business alongside my family and watching both flourish together. Instead, life brought seasons I never expected. As I focused on raising my children and rebuilding after some difficult years, the business took a quieter place in the background.

But the dream never disappeared.

Although I’m now based in Pennsylvania, I work virtually using secure online software and can prepare returns in all 50 states. With a degree in International Business, I’ve had the privilege of serving clients from Canada to Texas and from Belgium to Hawaii.

One thing has remained constant through every season.

I believe accounting and taxes should be explained in plain English. You deserve to understand your numbers, not fear them. You deserve someone who will answer your questions, help you understand your options, and walk alongside you without judgment.

Now, more than 17 years after becoming an accidental entrepreneur, I’m excited to step into the next chapter of Adirondack Account Management Services Inc.

Whether you’re an individual trying to make sense of tax laws or a small-business owner looking for a trusted advisor, I’m here to help you understand your numbers, navigate change, and move forward with confidence.

And if you’ve been part of this journey over the years… as a client, a referral source, a friend, or someone who simply believed in me… thank you. You helped build something I never could have imagined back in 2009.

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