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Gold Star Financial Tax & Accounting Services: your trusted partner for expert tax and financial solutions. Serving our community since 2019.

Helping individuals and businesses achieve their financial goals with precision, integrity, and care.

Today, Gold Star Financial owner Ebony Smith had the honor of speaking to Spartanburg District 7 Adult Education student...
10/22/2026

Today, Gold Star Financial owner Ebony Smith had the honor of speaking to Spartanburg District 7 Adult Education students, helping future entrepreneurs understand how to build their businesses on a strong financial foundation. 💙💛

Starting with the right foundation helps prevent costly cracks down the road—so business owners can focus on growing instead of tearing things down to rebuild.

At Gold Star Financial, giving back means sharing knowledge and helping build up the next generation of business owners. Their success strengthens our entire community!

I’m excited to announce that Gold Star Financial will be one of the 35 employers attending the USC Upstate All-Majors In...
10/21/2026

I’m excited to announce that Gold Star Financial will be one of the 35 employers attending the USC Upstate All-Majors Internship Fair on November 4th!!!🎓

We will be recruiting PAID interns for the upcoming 2027 tax season! 💼

This is a major milestone for Gold Star Financial as we continue to grow, expand, and create opportunities for future professionals in the accounting and tax industry!

Small business, BIG VISION! 💛🌟

10/12/2026

🚨 TAX DEADLINE REMINDER | OCTOBER 15, 2026 🚨

Business owners and individual taxpayers, the clock is ticking!

If you filed an extension for your 2025 individual income tax return, the October 15th deadline is just days away.

Remember, an extension gives you additional time to FILE, not additional time to PAY.

At Gold Star Financial, we believe tax preparation should be more than just filing a return. It's about staying compliant, understanding your finances, and making informed financial decisions year-round.

Don't let procrastination turn into unnecessary penalties and stress.

📌 October 15, 2026 — Mark your calendar!

Gold Star Financial | More Than Taxes. We're Your Year-Round Financial Partner.

09/22/2026

🚨 SOUTH CAROLINA BUSINESS OWNERS 🚨

If you sell taxable products or services in South Carolina—whether from a brick-and-mortar location, your home, your car, at events, or online—you may be required to obtain a South Carolina Retail License, collect the correct sales tax, and submit it to the South Carolina Department of Revenue.

Don’t get caught with your pants down! If you don’t have this in place, now is the time to get everything set up correctly. Let’s get it set in stone so your business can finish the last quarter of 2026 on track and move into the new year in compliance.

Learn more and review the requirements here:
https://dor.sc.gov/sales-use-tax-index

🚨 Deadline tomorrow! S Corporation and partnership extensions are due September 15, 2026. Still need to file? Contact Go...
09/14/2026

🚨 Deadline tomorrow! S Corporation and partnership extensions are due September 15, 2026. Still need to file? Contact Gold Star Financial today and avoid unnecessary IRS penalties! ⭐

08/27/2026

🚨ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS USING QUICKBOOKS PAYROLL🚨

If you used QuickBooks Payroll in 2025 or anytime in 2026, please log into your state withholding tax portal and CHECK YOUR ACCOUNT!

We are seeing clients receive tax lien notices for unpaid state withholding taxes, even though they were under the impression that QuickBooks Payroll was handling these payments.

In some cases, the state withholding funds were withdrawn, but the state is showing that the payment was never received, resulting in penalties and interest being added.

In other cases, the business signed up for QuickBooks to handle state withholding taxes, and QuickBooks was taking out and paying federal and state unemployment taxes, but the actual state employee withholding taxes were not being paid. Even though the business signed up for this service, for some reason that portion of the payroll taxes was not handled.

If you have W-2 employees and use QuickBooks Payroll, DO NOT assume everything was paid just because taxes were coming out of your account.
***Log into your state withholding portal and verify that your payments were actually received and applied.

If you need assistance reviewing your account, payroll records, or a tax notice you received, Gold Star Financial is available to assist for a consultation fee.

📞 864-497-2947

Please share this with another business owner who uses QuickBooks Payroll.

08/17/2026

S-Corporation Owners: The Tax Filing Deadline Is Approaching

If your business is taxed as an S Corporation, the September filing deadline is quickly approaching.

Whether you filed an extension or still need to complete your S-Corporation tax return, we encourage you not to wait until the last minute.

Gold Star Financial will not accept S-Corporation tax returns after September 5th. This cutoff allows our office adequate time to properly prepare, review, and submit returns before the September 15th deadline.

If you still need to file, now is the time to get your documents together and schedule your appointment.

Contact Gold Star Financial today to secure your appointment.
www.goldstarfinancial.net

07/31/2026

📢 Important Payment Policy Update – Effective August 1, 2026

To continue providing the highest level of service to our clients, Gold Star Financial will no longer offer in-house payment plans.

Effective August 1, 2026, all services must be paid in full before work begins.

This policy change was made after careful consideration. Over the past several months, our firm has experienced a substantial amount of unpaid invoices for services that were completed and delivered. As a small business, we must ensure we are compensated for the work we perform so we can continue providing exceptional service to our clients.

As a small business, we rely on timely payments to cover operating expenses, invest in our team, and continue serving our clients with the professionalism and quality they deserve. Unfortunately, we can no longer absorb the financial impact of unpaid balances.

To help make payments more manageable, we offer third-party payment options through providers such as Klarna, Afterpay, and PayPal Pay Later (subject to approval). These financing options allow eligible clients to make installment payments while Gold Star Financial receives payment upfront.

Please note:
✔️ Payment is due before services begin.
✔️ No in-house payment plans will be offered.
✔️ Existing unpaid balances must be satisfied before any new services will be provided.

We sincerely appreciate the trust you place in Gold Star Financial. Thank you for your understanding, your continued support, and for helping us maintain a strong and sustainable business for years to come.

07/15/2026

📢 IRS Mileage Rate Update for 2026

Attention business owners, independent contractors, and self-employed individuals!

The IRS has announced a mid-year increase to the standard business mileage rate because of higher fuel costs.

2026 Business Mileage Rates:
✅ January 1 – June 30, 2026: 72.5¢ per mile
✅ July 1 – December 31, 2026: 76¢ per mile

This means you’ll need to separate your business mileage based on the date it was driven. Accurate mileage records are more important than ever this year.

At Gold Star Financial, we stay on top of IRS changes so our clients don’t have to. If you have questions about mileage deductions, bookkeeping, or your business taxes, we’re here to help.

📞 864-680-1780 or 864-497-2947
📧 Schedule your consultation today and let us help you maximize every deduction you’re entitled to.

⏰ The faster you invoice, the faster you get paid.Many business owners delay sending invoices, then wonder why cash flow...
07/08/2026

⏰ The faster you invoice, the faster you get paid.

Many business owners delay sending invoices, then wonder why cash flow is tight.

Create a habit of invoicing as soon as the work is completed. Consistent invoicing means:
✅ Faster payments
✅ Better cash flow
✅ Fewer overdue accounts
✅ Less stress at the end of the month

Professional businesses have professional systems—and invoicing on time is one of them.

Need help organizing your bookkeeping and invoicing process? Gold Star Financial is ready to help.

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1078 Union Street
Spartanburg, SC
29302

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm

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