Avocet International, CPAs

04/20/2026

“Now That You’ve Filed…”

You filed.
Or extended.
Or paid.

Now what?

Most people mentally check out until next March.
That’s the mistake.

The two weeks after filing are the most powerful planning window of the year.
Why?
Because:
• You know your real numbers
• You see what hurt
• You see what worked
• You see what surprised you

This is when strong businesses recalibrate.

If April exposed weaknesses in your structure, don’t ignore them.
That’s where strategy starts.

That is where we come in.

04/15/2026

April 15 Is Not the Goal
April 15 is a deadline.

It is not a strategy.

Right now, most business owners are focused on:
Getting documents in
Finalizing numbers
Submitting extensions
Writing checks

That’s compliance.

The real question is:
Did anyone project your 2026 tax exposure before you filed 2025?

Because if nothing changed after filing…
You’re repeating the same cycle.

April 15 should close a chapter.

Not restart the same one.

If this filing season felt reactive, that’s the signal.
Let’s fix it before Q2 moves forward.

04/06/2026

Great businesses don’t grow in isolation. They grow through collaboration, perspective, and access to the right conversations.
That’s why Avocet International CPAs was proud to sponsor the USF International Business Forum, where global insights meet real-world strategy.
Grateful to be part of a community that’s shaping the future of business in Tampa Bay and beyond. University of South Florida

03/29/2026

Florida business owners make this mistake every year.

“There’s no state income tax, so we’re good.”

No.
Florida has no state income tax.
That does not mean low tax exposure.

In fact, we often see Florida owners become more relaxed… and more reactive.

Here’s what gets missed:
• Federal estimated tax recalculations
• Payroll tax deposit timing
• Sales tax compliance
• S Corp reasonable compensation reviews
• Entity structure adjustments as revenue grows

No state income tax doesn’t eliminate planning.
It removes one layer.
Federal obligations don’t care what state you’re in.
The surprise isn’t usually the tax rate.
It’s the lack of projection.

We’ve reviewed countless businesses that assumed “Florida advantage” meant lower stress.

What actually reduces stress is structure.

Quick question for Florida owners:
When was the last time someone projected your year-end tax liability before Q2?
• This month
• Last year
• Never
Drop your answer below.

If it’s “last year” or “never,” that’s usually where we start.

03/20/2026

QuickBooks can record your numbers.

It cannot tell you if they’re correct.

This is one of the most common misunderstandings we see.

Software will track whatever is entered, even if:
⚠️ expenses are categorized incorrectly
⚠️ accounts aren’t reconciled
⚠️ payroll doesn’t align with filings
⚠️ personal and business expenses are mixed

When this happens, the numbers look complete — but they’re not reliable.

And when numbers aren’t reliable:
• tax estimates become guesses
• deductions are missed
• decisions become reactive
• stress increases

Accurate bookkeeping isn’t just about compliance.
It’s the foundation of planning, tax strategy, and financial clarity.

If you’d like us to review your current setup or answer questions, call us at 727-525-9723

Call now to connect with business.

02/25/2026

We are excited to share an important milestone in our journey.

Janssen & Igar, CPAs is now Avocet International, CPAs.

While our name is changing, everything that matters most remains the same: our team, ownership, values, and commitment to delivering trusted, high-quality service to our clients.

This new name reflects our growth and the broader scope of services we now provide, as well as our vision for the future.

Over the coming weeks, you will begin to see Avocet International across our branding, communications, and digital presence. All existing client relationships, agreements, and services will continue seamlessly.

We are grateful for the trust you have placed in us and look forward to this next chapter as Avocet International, CPAs
(formerly Janssen & Igar, CPAs)

03/06/2023

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/new-bing-with-chatgpt-brings-the-power-of-ai-to-microsoft-s-signature-search-engine/ar-AA17fZSw

After you start using this AI-powered Bing experience, you finally feels like computers understand what you want, not necessarily what you type.

02/06/2023

Enjoyed our amazing speakers, Faye Steinhauser with Project Prosper Inc and Ghadir Kassab with Radiant Hands, at TBOWIT's luncheon on January 26th!

01/26/2023

The Secure Act 2.0 brings important changes for taxpayers to be aware of:

A taxpayer may qualify for “ten-year averaging” when they receive a lump-sum distribution (L*D) from a qualified plan.

01/26/2023

A great resource for small business owners:

IR-2023-14, January 25, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service announced today that businesses can now file Form 1099 series information returns using a new online portal, available free from the IRS.

01/21/2023

The IRS announces new depreciation limits for automobiles!
Click the link to check it out:

The IRS issued sharply higher new depreciation limitations for passenger automobiles, including those for which bonus depreciation is applied.