9FIFTEENAccountants

9FIFTEENAccountants At 9FIFTEEN Accountants, we specialize in providing comprehensive tax and bookkeeping services designed to meet the unique needs of your business.

Sponsoring a qualified retirement plan is a tried-and-true way to help attract and retain employees. Among the most popu...
11/19/2025

Sponsoring a qualified retirement plan is a tried-and-true way to help attract and retain employees. Among the most popular options is a 401(k). Your business’s contributions are tax deductible, and you may be able to use matching and a vesting schedule to encourage employees to stay with your company. But 401(k)s come in many varieties. Please contact us at (713) 481-7695 for help choosing the right one for your business (or another type of retirement plan).

Fraud often hides in plain sight. Some red flags to watch for include reporting delays, unexplained cash shortages, miss...
11/17/2025

Fraud often hides in plain sight. Some red flags to watch for include reporting delays, unexplained cash shortages, missing inventory, inconsistent financial reports, duplicate payments and vendors you don’t recognize. You may also notice employees who resist sharing responsibilities, override company policies or avoid taking vacations. Don’t ignore your instincts. We can help investigate financial anomalies, identify weak controls and recover losses. Call us at (713) 481-7695 to strengthen your internal controls and gain peace of mind.

Taxpayers involved in a dispute with the IRS may want to consider using one of the IRS’s alternative dispute resolution ...
11/14/2025

Taxpayers involved in a dispute with the IRS may want to consider using one of the IRS’s alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mediation programs. These programs can help taxpayers efficiently resolve tax issues with the IRS. Taxpayers for whom mediation can be a good option include those who don’t have many disputed issues or who’re seeking an early resolution to issues under audit. Mediation doesn’t replace the audit or collection processes. The IRS’s Independent Office of Appeals has five ADR programs: Fast Track Settlement, Fast Track Mediation Collection, Post Appeals Mediation, the Rapid Appeals Process and Early Referral. Call us at (713) 481-7695 for details if you have a tax dispute with the IRS.

Running a business is challenging. Managing the finances of your business doesn’t have to be. From bookkeeping and accou...
11/12/2025

Running a business is challenging. Managing the finances of your business doesn’t have to be. From bookkeeping and accounting to tax planning and business advisory, we provide comprehensive services designed to keep your business on track and winning. Let us handle the numbers so you can focus on what matters most: operating a profitable business. Contact us at (713) 481-7695.

Conventional wisdom says your mortgage should retire before you do. If you pay it off, you’ll enjoy a lower cost of livi...
11/10/2025

Conventional wisdom says your mortgage should retire before you do. If you pay it off, you’ll enjoy a lower cost of living — not to mention the psychological boost of owning your home! But if mortgage interest provides an income tax advantage or you need to prioritize paying off other, high-interest debt, you may want to hold on to your mortgage. Contact us at (713) 481-7695. We can help you weigh the pros and cons.

Investors willing to make long-term investments in economically distressed communities have a tax incentive for doing so...
11/07/2025

Investors willing to make long-term investments in economically distressed communities have a tax incentive for doing so: the Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) program. It allows investors to defer the tax (and potentially ultimately reduce it) on recognized capital gains by reinvesting those gains in Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOFs) that, in turn, invest in QOZs. The IRS has issued guidance on two QOZ program-related provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: the definition of “rural area” and the application of the substantial improvement threshold for certain improvements to property in a QOZ located entirely in a rural area. Contact us at (713) 481-7695 for more information.

Severe weather and other threats to a business’s ability to operate can occur at any time. Although you can’t foresee ev...
11/05/2025

Severe weather and other threats to a business’s ability to operate can occur at any time. Although you can’t foresee every disaster, you can put together a comprehensive business continuity plan that addresses most potential threats. If you don’t have a plan in place, implement basic protections immediately, such as an evacuation strategy and insurance. But, from there, take your time to get it right. Contact us at (713) 481-7695 for help identifying and managing the costs associated with a business continuity plan.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act permanently increases the federal gift and estate tax exemption amount to $15 million ($3...
11/03/2025

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act permanently increases the federal gift and estate tax exemption amount to $15 million ($30 million for married couples) beginning in 2026. The amount will continue to be adjusted annually for inflation. The estate tax rate remains at 40%, and the generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax exemption will match the increased estate and gift tax exemption. If your estate exceeds, or is expected to exceed, the exemption amount, implement planning techniques today that can help you reduce or avoid gift and estate taxes in the future. Contact us at (713) 481-7695 for assistance.

Does your business incur research and experimentation (R&E) expenses? The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act reinstates the im...
10/31/2025

Does your business incur research and experimentation (R&E) expenses? The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act reinstates the immediate deduction for research activities conducted in the United States, beginning in 2025. Before the new law was enacted, R&E expenses had to be capitalized and amortized over five years, beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2022. What if you began to amortize R&E expenses in 2022, 2023 and/or 2024? You can deduct the remaining amount on your 2025 return or split it between your 2025 and 2026 returns, rather than continuing to amortize over what remains of the five-year period. Contact us at (713) 481-7695 with questions.

Starting in 2026, tax law changes could increase the risk of getting hit by the alternative minimum tax (AMT). This is e...
10/29/2025

Starting in 2026, tax law changes could increase the risk of getting hit by the alternative minimum tax (AMT). This is especially true for high earners. At least some income-based phaseout thresholds for the AMT exemption will drop, and the exemptions will be phased out twice as fast as in 2025. Add to that the impact of larger state and local tax deductions (which aren’t AMT-deductible), and more taxpayers could face the AMT. Call us at (713) 481-7695 for help assessing your risk and finding strategies you can implement now to minimize your taxes.

Does your company’s month-end close drag on for days, or even weeks? Speed matters. The longer it takes to post monthly ...
10/27/2025

Does your company’s month-end close drag on for days, or even weeks? Speed matters. The longer it takes to post monthly journal entries, reconcile accounts, prepare internal financial statements and investigate variances, the harder it is to identify and respond to red flags and new business opportunities. These tips can help you close the month quickly. For more ideas on how to streamline your closing process without compromising financial accuracy, call us at (713) 481-7695.

Being prepared for disasters is always important. But the IRS warns that you should also be on the alert for an uptick i...
10/24/2025

Being prepared for disasters is always important. But the IRS warns that you should also be on the alert for an uptick in scams aimed both at survivors and those who donate to help them. Scammers often sweep in after a disaster to solicit donations. They may pose as employees of federal agencies or legitimate charities. In many cases, they ask for donations by gift cards, cash or wire transfers. Scammers may also set up bogus websites with names similar to real charities and make false claims that your donations are tax-deductible. Contact us at (713) 481-7695 with questions about charitable gifts. Use the IRS's Tax Exempt Organization Search tool to verify a charity’s status and learn more details here: https://bit.ly/4pgYYiS

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2020 Westcreek Lane
Houston, TX
77027

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Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm

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