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09/03/2026

The third quarter estimated tax payment deadline is September 15.

If your income has shifted since you last reviewed your estimates, now is a good time to make sure your payment reflects where the year is actually heading. Underpaying can trigger penalties on top of what you owe at filing, and overpaying ties up cash your business could be using in the meantime.

If you have questions about what you owe for Q3, we are glad to help you work through it before the deadline.

Being a fierce advocate for your success means dedicating a firm CPA partner to work with you. Schedule your no cost personal consultation today.

08/18/2026

Tax season is easier and less expensive for business owners who stay organized throughout the year.

A few habits that make a real difference: reconciling your accounts monthly rather than quarterly, keeping business and personal expenses clearly separated and holding on to documentation for any expense you plan to deduct. Small gaps in recordkeeping have a way of becoming larger problems when it comes time to file.

If your books are not where you want them to be heading into Q4, there is still time to get organized. We can help.

08/13/2026

The hardest part of starting your own business is finding the right support.

Books, podcasts, online communities and self-proclaimed experts are everywhere, what is genuinely hard to find is personalized support that helps a new business owner move forward with confidence.

If you are feeling overwhelmed in the beginning stages of entrepreneurship, keep reading to learn more about the types of support that could most benefit you:

Booking a consultation with an expert can help connect you to the resources that will help you move forward with confidence when starting a business.

08/10/2026

The Q3 estimated tax payment deadline is September 15.

If your income has been higher than expected this year, your payment may need to be adjusted upward. If business has been slower, there may be room to recalibrate. Either way, defaulting to last quarter's number without a quick review can lead to an underpayment penalty — or unnecessary overpayment.

It is worth a look before the deadline arrives. We are glad to help you work through it.

Being a fierce advocate for your success means dedicating a firm CPA partner to work with you. Schedule your no cost personal consultation today.

08/04/2026

Starting your own business comes with a lot of decisions to make. And often, your decisions will change as you try to iterate on them.

Making “bad decisions” as a small business owner is normal. Evolving and learning from that experience is the important part. Keep watching to hear more of Tom’s perspective on decision making as a small business owner:

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05/04/2026

The instinct to avoid conflict is understandable, but there is a meaningful difference between conflict that damages relationships and conflict that strengthens them.

Learn more about Toms’ view on positive conflict: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjZdHyRSEH0

04/24/2026

A good budget doesn’t just help you survive tax season—it helps you make better financial decisions year-round.

If you’ve been running on estimates, now’s a great time to create a plan based on real numbers.

04/21/2026

If April 15 came and went and you didn’t file, the best thing you can do is act fast.

The IRS penalties for late filing add up quickly. If you owe, get your return in as soon as possible.

If you're due a refund, there's no penalty—but why leave money sitting with the IRS?

04/14/2026

A profitable business doesn’t always mean a financially stable one.

Cash flow, expenses, and tax strategy all play a role in long-term success.

If you’re not regularly reviewing your financials, now’s the time to start. Reach out to our team to learn more: https://brnw.ch/21x1AZh

04/10/2026

If you owed more than expected or got a big refund, it might be time to adjust your W-4. A refund is just the IRS giving you your own money back, interest-free. And if you owed more than you planned, adjusting now can prevent surprises next April.

Reach out to our team to learn more and prepare for next year: https://tomdunncpa.com/contact-us/