HMA Bookkeeping & Tax, LLC

09/28/2026

Scam Alert for Our Clients

We are seeing an increase in scam calls and voicemails claiming that your “tax files” or “case” are still open and that you must call back quickly to avoid missing deadlines.

Please be cautious. These messages are designed to sound urgent and may ask you to “verify” information. Do not return the call, press any numbers, or provide personal or financial information.

If you receive a message like this and are unsure whether it is legitimate pause before responding. A quick check can protect you. Delete and report as spam is a great option. Scammers rely on your urgency. Don't give it to them.

07/17/2026

Since the devastating floods that impacted this same area last year, this week’s torrential rainfall and flooding have brought back many difficult memories for families across the Texas Hill Country. Our focus had to shift to what matters most—keeping our family safe and supporting those around us.

Our hearts and prayers are with every family, first responder, business, and community affected by these storms. We know many are facing unimaginable loss and difficult days ahead, and we are praying for strength, comfort, and healing for everyone impacted.

To our wonderful clients, thank you for your patience and understanding. We are beginning to get back into the office and will be working diligently to catch up on emails, tax returns, phone calls, and all outstanding requests over the coming days. If you’ve been waiting to hear from us, please know you have not been forgotten, and we appreciate your grace as we work through our backlog.

Thank you for your continued trust in HMA Bookkeeping & Tax. We are grateful for this community and look forward to serving you again this week.

Please continue to keep the Texas Hill Country in your thoughts and prayers. ❤️

— HMA Bookkeeping & Tax

07/07/2026

IR-2026-80, June 29, 2026 — The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued Revenue Procedure 2026-25 providing a gift tax reporting safe harbor for certain contributions to Trump accounts created under the Working Families Tax Cuts.

03/09/2026

This time of year is basically the accountant version of March Madness. ☕📊

From mid-February through April, we are working through a very full queue of returns. Once documents are received, we must place returns into preparation order, and during peak season a 2–3 week turnaround is very common.

Business returns (1120S due by 15 March) can take a little longer because they often involve reconciling bookkeeping, reviewing expenses, depreciation, and making sure everything aligns correctly with IRS requirements. Accuracy always comes first.

We also want to give a big thank you to our proactive clients who submit their documents early — both personal and business returns. Your organization and timeliness truly help keep the process running smoothly for everyone. We appreciate you more than you know!

Most of the time, no news simply means your return is moving through the process. We will reach out if additional information is needed or when a draft return is ready.

So if you don’t hear back right away, don’t panic — it usually just means your accountant is somewhere surrounded by coffee, calculators, and a very determined to-do list. 😊

Tax season is a marathon for everyone involved, but the goal is always the same: getting your return done correctly and filed properly.

Thanks so much for your cooperation and patience.

02/16/2026

📣 Important 2025 Tax Season Update – Overtime Wages

If you are submitting your 2025 W-2 and worked any overtime during the year, please make sure to also provide your final end-of-year paystub.

Your last paystub must show:
✔️ Breakdown of regular wages
✔️ Breakdown of overtime wages
✔️ Year-to-date totals

We need this information to properly calculate the No Tax on Overtime adjustment and ensure you receive every dollar you’re entitled.

If you’re unsure whether this applies to you, feel free to email us before submitting your documents. Let’s make sure your return is accurate and maximized! 💼✨

02/14/2026

📣 To Our Valued Clients:

We want to share a quick reminder regarding refunds that include the Earned Income Credit (EIC) and/or the Child Tax Credit (CTC).
Due to the PATH Act (which applies every year), the IRS is required to hold these refunds for additional review. Returns claiming these credits are typically held until mid-February.
Per IRS guidelines, these returns should begin moving into active processing on Tuesday the 17th.
If you are checking your refund status and see a message indicating a “delay in processing,” please don’t be alarmed — this is normal and happens each year as part of the IRS review process.
As always, we appreciate your patience and are here if you have questions. 😊

01/20/2026

IR-2025-128, Dec. 29, 2025 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced that the optional standard mileage rate for business use of automobiles will increase by 2.5 cents in 2026.

01/14/2026

⏰ Friendly Reminder for our Valued Business Owners

Have you submitted your 1099 and W-2 requests yet?

Please send them in as soon as possible so forms can be processed and distributed to your employees and contractors by February 2.

Submitting early helps avoid delays and last-minute stress.

📩 Message us or email if you have questions—we’re happy to help!

12/25/2025

We want to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and the best wishes for a New Year!

12/18/2025

On a lighter note, here is a bit of fun news for our pet lovers!🐱🐰🐶 Would you like to claim your pet as a dependent?

Attorney Amanda Reynolds argues that her golden retriever, Finnegan, relies entirely on her for food and medical care.