Hale Accounting & Bookkeeping

01/12/2026

I am aware of bad review that was recently left for us here on our page. As an accountant, maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism is at the core of my practice. While I cannot discuss specific client matters publicly, I am committed to providing diligent, ethical service to every client I work with. I appreciate the opportunity to learn and grow, and welcome anyone considering my services to reach out with any questions or concerns.

I deeply value and appreciate each and every one of my clients. It is truly an honor to work with individuals and businesses who place their trust in my services. I am grateful for the opportunity to support your financial goals and strive to provide attentive, personalized service to everyone I work with. Your confidence motivates me to continue learning, growing, and delivering the highest level of professionalism and care in all that I do.

09/05/2025

OBBBA Increases 2025 Standard Deduction Amounts
The recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has made notable changes to the tax landscape by increasing the standard deduction amounts that taxpayers may claim on their 2025 federal income tax returns. These new amounts are higher than the levels the IRS had previously announced, which means that many individuals and families will benefit from a slightly larger automatic deduction, potentially lowering their taxable income without the need to itemize deductions.

Here are the updated 2025 standard deduction amounts:

Single or Married Filing Separately (MFS): $15,750, which represents an increase of $1,150 compared with the 2024 amount.
Head of Household: $23,625, reflecting an increase of $1,725 from the prior year.
Married Filing Jointly (MFJ) or Qualifying Surviving Spouse: $31,500, an increase of $2,300 from 2024 levels.
It is important to note that taxpayers who file under the Married Filing Separately (MFS) status may face additional limitations. In particular, if one spouse chooses to itemize deductions, the other spouse is generally not allowed to take the standard deduction. Furthermore, individuals who can be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s return—such as children or other qualifying relatives—are typically entitled to a reduced standard deduction, which may be significantly lower than the amounts listed above.

06/23/2025

05/22/2025

Are you overwhelmed with managing your business and staying on top of bookkeeping responsibilities? We deliver personalized services designed to address the unique requirements of each client. We encourage you to put aside the calculator and reach out to us. We are currently accepting new clients and provides a broad range of services, including monthly bookkeeping, full-service payroll, sales tax filings, financial statements, tax planning, personal and business tax preparation, and more. We maintain offices in Ruidoso and Alamogordo. 575-315-2175

04/28/2025

Big news, folks! We're on a mission to find new clients who want to benefit from our ridiculously personalized services! Our services include monthly bookkeeping that's actually tailored to your needs, payroll that's full service (no more math-induced migraines), sales tax filings, accounts receivable and payable (we'll make sure you get paid and pay others on time), financial statements (think of them as report cards for your business), business and personal tax prep (we'll make sure you're square with the taxman), business formation (we'll help you turn your big idea into a real business), and notary services (because sometimes you just need a witness) - and that's not all, folks! Call today to schedule a consultation! We have offices in Alamogordo and Ruidoso!

04/15/2025

If you receive emails or texts asking you to verify or approve your refund..do not reply! This is not real…. IRS does not do this!

03/11/2025

The annual contribution limit for IRAs increased by $500 in 2024, up to $7,000 for people under 50 years old, and $8,000 for those of age 50 or older. If you have not yet reached the limit, then you may still make 2024 contributions to your traditional or Roth IRAs up until April 15, 2025.

03/07/2025

Let us help get your books orgainzed! We offer customized services for each client. Call the office today to schedule a consultation @ 575-315-2175 We have offices in Ruidoso and Alamogordo!

01/29/2025

Our ALAMOGORDO office has moved to a new location! Our new address is 2904 N White Sands Blvd, Suite A. It is the old MVD express office next to State Farm! I will be at the Alamogordo office Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. We are taking new business and tax clients.. Please call the office at 575-315-2175 to schedule an appointment!

01/20/2025

Tax Deadlines Alert! Don’t miss these key dates:

📅 January 31: W-2s and 1099s must be sent to employees and contractors.
📅 March 15: Partnership and S-Corp tax returns due.
📅 April 15: Individual and C-Corp tax returns due.

Pro Tip: Stay ahead of the game by organizing your financial records now! Need help? We’ve got you covered. Contact us today!

01/17/2025

W4 Education

How To Fill a W4

One of the biggest issues i have been seeing these past years is the W4 forms aren’t being properly filled out which is leading to under payment of taxes throughout the year and in some cases over payments 🚨🚨🚨

✅ If you’re a W2 employee, you have total control over using your W4 form to declare your exemption and federal tax withholding. Here’s how to properly fill out their W4 form.

Step 1 - is your filing status. You would enter Single/Married Filing Separately or Married Filing Jointly. If you would like a higher rate of taxes taken out, you could check the Single/MFS box even if you are married. I do not recommend checking the Head of Household as you may be under-withheld.

Step 2 - is for Multiple Jobs or if your Spouse Works. You would check the box in 2c if there is another job on your return besides the one for which you are currently filling out the W-4. You would also check this box if you have a spouse with a job, investment income or you are owing at the end of the year even with your one job. This checkbox brings the withholdings back to the pre-2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Acts withholding tables when the withholding was higher. I recommend checking this box.

Step 3 - is for dependents. I recommend putting 0 in this box (If you have 2 dependents, put 1) it allows more taxes to come out, so you don’t under pay and owe come tax time. If you over pay, you will receive this amount back come tax time.

Step 4- is for other items. I recommend putting 0 in 4a and 4b. 4c is for extra withholding, a flat amount to take out of each paycheck. If you are already doing the above steps and still owing money, it would be a good idea to put an extra amount in this box that you would like withheld each payday.

🛑 If you are married, it would be a good idea to revisit your spouse’s withholdings as well‼️

Always check with your Tax Professional to see what is best for your tax professional!