Ochoa Taxes CPA

05/22/2026

There's still time to lower your tax obligation. Here are five great ideas to consider.

Now is a great time to assess your current tax situation and address any lingering tax questions that may improve your tax picture this year. Here are five things to consider.

05/20/2026

The IRS finalized its 2026 No Tax on Tips rules. We cover who qualifies and what employers should do now. Also learn about affordable employee benefits that actually matter.

Running a business means navigating two ongoing challenges – understanding tax rules that somehow keep getting longer, and figuring out how to keep employees engaged. In this issue, we break down the IRS’s finalized No Tax on Tips rules for 2026, including which occupations officially qu...

05/15/2026

The gift tax is one of the most misunderstood provisions in the tax code. Here is what you need to know.

Presenting a gift to a grandchild does not normally have us thinking about the taxes. However, if not careful, the over-generous gift giver could end up with a surprise tax bill and a note from the IRS.

05/08/2026

You can legally lower your taxes by shifting a certain amount of unearned income to your children. Here are some ideas to implement this strategy.

The progressive nature of income tax rates offers taxpayers the incentive to transfer assets to lower earning taxpayers. Why not your children? Here are some tips.

05/06/2026

Want a lower tax bill? Your tax planning needs to start now!

With so much uncertainty in the economy, the tendency is to step back and wait until things settle down. On the other hand the early bird catches the worm. Now is a great time to be thinking about steps to reduce your tax obligations, both this year and into the future. This month an article is pres...

05/01/2026

In a world of digital payments, how do you prove your tax deductions? Here are some tips.

Very few banks return your canceled checks. So what do you need to do if required by the IRS to prove your deductions? This often means staying ahead of the game at year end.

05/01/2026

Is your retirement tax efficient?

04/24/2026

Scams are getting more sophisticated and the IRS is a target. Here are tips to protect yourself.

Con artists impersonate IRS agents to either intimidate people into making payments or turn over their personal information. Here are some ideas to ensure this does not happen to you.

04/17/2026

Everyone should understand 529 savings plans. Here is what you need to know.

The tax code is filled with programs to be tax efficient when paying for educational expenses. One of the most popular is the 529 Savings Plan. Here is what you need to know.

04/15/2026

Small changes, real results. Discover simple bookkeeping tweaks that cut taxes and hidden culprits that could be quietly draining your business's cash flow.

Small shifts can sometimes create a big impact. This newsletter edition takes a look at two that are worth considering. First, learn how a handful of simple bookkeeping habits can quietly reduce your tax liability without changing how your business operates. Also read about subtle patterns and worki...

04/10/2026

With the mandate to eliminate paper checks, including checks used to issue tax refunds, the transition to virtual payments is causing a mess. Here is what you need to know.

Over 1.4 million refunds are delayed and the number is quickly increasing. Much of the delay is due to the Presidential Executive Order eliminating paper checks. Here is what you need to know.