Hanlon CPA

05/29/2026

Underreported income and math errors are key mistakes that can trigger an audit from the IRS. Having your taxes prepared by a professional can significantly reduce this risk.

The IRS is constantly looking for a reason to audit you. There are several red flags that can identify your tax return as one that needs additional attention. Knowing these indicators can help you avoid the unwanted scrutiny.

05/29/2026

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.

05/21/2026

Franchise ownership comes with opportunity — but also complexity.

From royalty structures and brand requirements to multi-location operations, it’s not just about running a business… it’s about running it within a system.

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.

We work with franchise owners to bring clarity to their numbers, strengthen financial processes, and support long-term growth — whether you’re launching your first location or scaling multiple units.

Because success in franchising isn’t just about growth — it’s about 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵.

05/19/2026

If you’re a business owner, you’ve probably realized there’s no shortage of tools, resources, and advice out there…

The challenge is knowing 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹 and where to start.

We’ve pulled together a simple resource page with tools, links, and insights we regularly share with clients to help improve clarity, organization, and decision-making.

No fluff — just practical resources to support your business.

Take a look here https://hanloncpa.com/links

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.

05/14/2026

Tax season is over… Now what?

Most business owners take a breath and move on.

But this is actually one of the 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵.

What worked well?
What felt unclear or reactive?
Where are there opportunities to improve moving forward?

Post-tax season isn’t just about closing the books — it’s about 𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪’𝙫𝙚 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙙𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧.

If you want to turn this past season into a stronger, more intentional path forward, I shared a few key areas to focus on here:

https://hanloncpa.com/blog/b/post-tax-season-cleanup-re-evaluating-your-financial-health

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...