Eaglecrest CPA PC 480-813-0342

Eaglecrest CPA PC 480-813-0342 Where should you go to have your individual and/or business taxes done? Eaglecrest Accounting has a Look no more.

Personal & Business Income Tax Preparation – Call Today! 480-813-0342

Are you asking yourself where you should get your income taxes done? We are a CPA firm that can help you with your personal taxes and/or business taxes and bookkeeping? Eaglecrest CPA Accounting and Tax, located in Mesa, Arizona 85215, was established in 2002 to provide financial solutions to small businesses that go beyond bookkeeping and tax preparation. The owners are able to provide further insight to the automotive and restaurant industries having owned and operated businesses in these fields, along with expertise in the mobile home industry accounting. Management and staff members are always available to personally speak with you to answer questions and provide guidance on financial matters. We believe in the value of relationships and we view each client as a partner. The result of your success is our success as well. Geographical location no problem – Currently servicing clients from the east coast to the west coast with various systems in place to accommodate any business location in the United States. Our goal to our business owners is business services delivered in an accurate, timely fashion so you can spend your time growing your business and making the important business decisions that result in more profitability.

Thinking about switching tax preparers next year? 🍂September/October is the perfect time to start looking, and here’s wh...
09/30/2026

Thinking about switching tax preparers next year? 🍂
September/October is the perfect time to start looking, and here’s why:

✅ There’s still time to plan. When a new set of eyes reviews your situation before December 31, there’s still time to act on any savings they find.

✅ You beat the busy season rush. By January, many firms have stopped taking new clients. In the fall you have more options.

✅ The handoff can be smooth and unhurried. There’s time to gather prior returns, review your history and get everything set up correctly.

✅ You walk into tax season prepared instead of scrambling.

Good news: Eaglecrest CPA is now accepting new clients! Whether you’re an individual, a business owner or managing a trust or estate, we’d love to help.

Send us a DM or email [email protected] to schedule a meeting with Julie.

Enhanced Tax Credit Can Help Cover 2026 Childcare Costs – Did You Know? (2/2)If you pay for care for your child under 13...
09/29/2026

Enhanced Tax Credit Can Help Cover 2026 Childcare Costs – Did You Know? (2/2)

If you pay for care for your child under 13 years of age, or for your spouse or other dependent who requires help with basic self-care, then you may qualify for a federal tax credit. The Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC) can help reduce your federal income tax based on care expenses that you pay in order to work or seek work.

The CDCTC is calculated as a percentage of eligible care expenses. As in the past, the credit is subject to phase-down ranges, meaning that the maximum credit amount may decrease based on a person's adjusted gross income (AGI). However, new rules that took effect this year have significantly increased the maximum credit amount for people with AGIs both below and within the phase-down ranges.

For example, a married couple filing a joint return with an AGI of $75,000-$150,000 may qualify for a credit of up to 35% of eligible care costs, up from 20% in 2025. Meanwhile, a single filer with an AGI of $15,000 or less may be entitled to a credit equaling 50% of qualifying expenses. Above $15,000, the rate gradually declines, reaching 35% once AGI exceeds $43,000. A tax professional can help you determine whether you qualify for the CDCTC, and if so, what percentage you may use to figure your credit amount.

Most year end tax decisions aren’t hard. They just get hard when you wait. 🗓️In September you still have options. On Dec...
09/29/2026

Most year end tax decisions aren’t hard. They just get hard when you wait. 🗓️

In September you still have options. On December 30 you mostly have regrets. Here are six moves that are much easier to make right now:

✅ Retirement contributions: raise your 401(k) deferrals while there are still paychecks left to spread them over.

✅ Withholding and estimates: if you’re behind, extra withholding from your remaining paychecks can help close the gap for the whole year.

✅ Equipment purchases: to deduct it this year, the asset has to be placed in service by December 31. Just ordering it doesn’t count.

✅ Charitable giving: gifting appreciated stock or opening a donor advised fund takes weeks, not hours.

✅ Roth conversions and gains: run the bracket math now, while there’s still time to act on it.

✅ S corp owners: review reasonable salary and payroll before the last payroll runs of the year.

A 30 minute planning conversation in the fall can save you a lot of stress (and tax) in the spring. Send us a message or call us at 480-813-0342 to book a tax planning meeting.
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W-4 vs. W-2: Do you know the difference? 📝💰These two tax forms serve very different purposes, and knowing the difference...
09/28/2026

W-4 vs. W-2: Do you know the difference? 📝💰

These two tax forms serve very different purposes, and knowing the difference can help you better understand your paycheck and your tax return.

📌 W-4: Completed when you start a job and helps your employer determine how much federal income tax to withhold from your paycheck.

📌 W-2: Provided after the end of the year and reports your wages and the taxes withheld. You’ll use it when preparing your tax return.

💡 Quick tip: Your W-4 affects your withholding now, while your W-2 reports what happened last year.

Save this post for tax season and share it with someone who needs a refresher! 📲

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📊 Numbers are our business. Taking care of our clients is our priority.From tax preparation to tax planning we are here ...
09/24/2026

📊 Numbers are our business. Taking care of our clients is our priority.

From tax preparation to tax planning we are here to make sure you have a trusted professional in your corner all year long.

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Save our contact information and keep us handy when you need us! 📓

Enhanced Tax Credit Can Help Cover 2026 Care Costs – Did You Know? (1/2)If you pay for care for your qualifying child un...
09/21/2026

Enhanced Tax Credit Can Help Cover 2026 Care Costs – Did You Know? (1/2)

If you pay for care for your qualifying child under age 13, or for your spouse or other qualifying person who is physically or mentally incapable of self-care and lives with you for more than half the year, then you may qualify for a federal tax credit. The Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC) can help cover care expenses you pay in order to work or seek work. Rule changes that took effect this year have made the CDCTC more valuable for many households.

As in past years, you may use up to $3,000 of eligible expenses to figure the credit for one qualifying person, or up to $6,000 for two or more qualifying persons. However, beginning in 2026, the maximum credit rate increased from 35% to 50% of eligible expenses. The applicable percentage declines as adjusted gross income rises, but many households may qualify for a larger credit than under prior law. The increase can be as much as $900 for taxpayers with two or more qualifying persons.

In general, the CDCTC is available for all filing statuses except married filing separately (MFS). However, MFS filers may qualify if they meet special requirements, including filing separately, maintaining a home for a qualifying person for more than half the year, paying more than half the cost of maintaining the home, and not living with their spouse during the last six months of the year. To claim the credit, you must provide information about both the care recipient and care provider on your tax return. A tax professional can help you determine whether you are eligible for the CDCTC, and if so, help you meet the reporting requirements to claim the largest possible credit.

Tax Rules for Scholarships, Grants and Fellowships - Did You Know?Common questions about education expenses relate to wh...
09/14/2026

Tax Rules for Scholarships, Grants and Fellowships - Did You Know?

Common questions about education expenses relate to whether scholarships, fellowships and grants constitute taxable income. These awards are generally tax-exempt when received by a degree candidate at an eligible educational institution and used for qualified education expenses, including tuition, required enrollment fees, and required course-related books, supplies and equipment.

However, taxes may apply to funds used for nonqualified expenses like housing, food, travel and optional equipment. Fellowships that carry a work requirement, such as serving as a teaching assistant, are generally taxable compensation to the extent they represent payment for teaching, research or other required services, subject to limited exceptions.

The educational institution or scholarship provider should provide you with detailed information about the potential taxability of funds. By reviewing that information with you, a tax professional can help you maximize both tax benefits and peace of mind.

Quarterly Estimated Tax Payments - ReminderIf you are making quarterly estimated tax payments to the IRS, the due date f...
09/08/2026

Quarterly Estimated Tax Payments - Reminder

If you are making quarterly estimated tax payments to the IRS, the due date for the June 1 - August 31, 2026 payment period is coming up next week on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

For payments made using IRS Direct Pay, you can make payments until 11:45 p.m. ET on the due date. Debit and credit card payments may also be made online through an IRS-approved payment processor.

Educator Classroom Expense Deduction – Did You Know?Eligible K-12 teachers, instructors, counselors, principals and aide...
09/01/2026

Educator Classroom Expense Deduction – Did You Know?

Eligible K-12 teachers, instructors, counselors, principals and aides who pay for classroom supplies out of pocket may deduct up to $350 of qualifying expenses per year. Married couples filing jointly who are both eligible educators may deduct up to $350 each, for a combined maximum of $700.

You do not need to itemize deductions to claim this deduction. Be sure to keep receipts and other records for any classroom expenses you plan to deduct.

Major Higher Education Tax Credits Now Require Valid SSN – Did You Know?The American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC) and L...
08/24/2026

Major Higher Education Tax Credits Now Require Valid SSN – Did You Know?

The American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC) and Lifetime Learning Credit (LLC) help many Americans pay for higher education. For eligible students pursuing a degree or other recognized credential, the AOTC can cover up to $2,500 in tuition, required school fees and certain course materials per year. Meanwhile, the LLC can offset up to $2,000 per tax return for qualified education expenses for eligible students taking higher education courses for a variety of reasons.

Beginning with tax year 2026, the taxpayer claiming either the AOTC or LLC (and spouse, if filing jointly) must have a Social Security number (SSN) valid for work in the United States that was issued before the due date of the tax return, including extensions. If the eligible student is not the person claiming the credit (for example, if the student is that person's dependent or spouse), then the student must also have a valid SSN issued by that deadline. Other qualification requirements, such as income limits, remain in effect. A tax professional can help you determine whether the higher education expenses you pay for yourself, your spouse or a dependent qualify for a tax benefit.

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