Specialized Accounting Services

05/01/2026

“Every new state = a new set of rules.” 📍

A business owner we spoke with recently opened their third location in a new state.

Everything operationally went smoothly. Same systems. Same playbook.

A few months later, they started getting notices.

Not because anything was done wrong, but because no one had stepped back to look at how the new state changed their tax setup.

Now they had:
Additional state filings
New payroll requirements
And income being taxed differently across states

This is the part of growth that tends to get missed.

Every new state comes with a new set of rules.

If you’re expanding, it’s worth understanding what changes before it shows up as a notice:
https://sas-acct.com/new-franchise-location-state-tax/

05/01/2026

🎉 We’ve got something to celebrate!

SAS was recognized by the Milwaukee Area College Internship Consortium as an Outstanding Internship Program in the small employer category!

We don’t do typical internships, we build future team members. 🙌

So proud of our team for making this happen!

05/01/2026

🎉 May Birthdays 🎉

Let’s take a moment to celebrate our team members with birthdays this month!

Wishing you all a fantastic birthday filled with happiness, appreciation, and maybe a little extra cake 🍰 Your hard work and positivity make a difference every day, and we’re grateful to have you on the team.

Here’s to a great year ahead—both personally and professionally! 🎈

05/01/2026

✨ May Milestones ✨

Join us in celebrating some incredible work anniversaries this month!

👏 Megan O – 14 Years
👏 Liz D – 10 Years
👏 Julissa L – 1 Year

Thank you for your dedication, hard work, and the impact you make every day. Your commitment helps drive our success and strengthens our team.

Here’s to your achievements and many more milestones ahead! 🎉

04/29/2026

“I used my retirement funds… so I can just pay myself, right?” 🤔

Not exactly 👇
ROBS compensation has rules, and getting this wrong is one of the fastest ways to create compliance issues.

You must:
Be an actual employee 👤
Pay yourself a reasonable salary 💰
Run it through payroll 🧾
Tie it to real work performed 🛠️

You’re not just an owner. You’re an employee of a C Corp, and the IRS expects it to be treated that way.

If you’re using a ROBS structure, here’s how compensation actually works:
https://sas-acct.com/owner-compensation-in-robs-franchise-business/

04/23/2026

Same revenue… but are they actually the same business? 📊

Two locations both doing $1.2M.

Looks identical at a high level.

But one is running at 22% labor
The other at 35%

That difference alone can completely change profitability.

This is where most multi-location businesses get tripped up.

When you only look at top-line numbers, you miss what’s really driving performance.

The real story is always in the details.

If you’re running multiple locations, here’s what you should actually be tracking:
https://sas-acct.com/franchise-owners-financial-reports/

04/23/2026

We’re hiring a Staff Accountant 👇

✔ Collaborative team
✔ Growth opportunities
✔ Top Workplace culture

Sound like your kind of place?

👉 https://sas-acct.applicantstack.com/x/openings

Specialized Accounting Services, LLC

04/21/2026

Set up your ROBS correctly… and you’re good, right? 🤔

Not exactly.

ROBS compliance doesn’t stop after setup or your first tax filing.

You’re dealing with:
Ongoing retirement plan reporting (Form 5500) 📄
Business valuations each year 💰
Payroll and compensation rules 💼
Employee participation requirements 👥
Corporate compliance as a C Corp 🏢

If it’s not maintained, it’s not compliant.

And this is where a lot of business owners get caught off guard.

If you’re using a ROBS structure, here’s what actually needs to be handled year-round:
https://sas-acct.com/compliance-for-robs-franchises/

04/21/2026

🎉 Big news! 🎉

SAS has been named a 2026 Top Workplace by the Journal Sentinel, ranking #9 out of 64 companies in the small business category!

What makes this even more special? This recognition is based entirely on feedback from our employees. 🙌

We’re incredibly grateful for our team, who make SAS a place where people feel supported, valued, and proud to work every day.

👉 We’re growing! Check out our open positions and come be part of our team: https://sas-acct.applicantstack.com/x/openings

04/16/2026

Running multiple locations… are you sure your best-performing one isn’t hiding a problem? 📊

We worked with a business owner who had grown to 5 locations.

From the outside, everything looked strong. Revenue was up. The business felt healthy.

But when we broke it down by location, it told a different story.

One location was doing most of the heavy lifting.
Two were just getting by.
One had been losing money for months and no one realized it.

All of it was getting buried inside one set of numbers.

This is what happens when you only look at the business as a whole.

More locations doesn’t just mean more growth. It means you need more visibility.

If you’re running multiple locations, we've written a guide on what you should actually be tracking: https://sas-acct.com/franchise-owners-financial-reports/

04/13/2026

April 15 is coming up… are your estimated taxes ready? 📅

We see this every year. Q1 flies by and estimated payments sneak up on you.

If you’re a business owner or franchise operator, this isn’t one you want to miss. Late or missed payments can lead to penalties that are completely avoidable.

A quick check now can save you a headache later.

Don’t forget your Q1 2026 estimated tax payment.