BCS Accounting & Tax, LLC

05/11/2026

Feeling overwhelmed with all the work you have to do? Let us take the bookkeeping piece off your shoulders and let you get back to running your business.

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05/10/2026

Today we celebrate the moms who support local, run businesses, raise families, and still make it all happen. Happy Mother’s Day! 🌷

05/08/2026

FYI

The City of Sumter would like to inform residents that paving work on Guignard Drive will begin next week as part of ongoing roadway and safety improvements.

Crews will start at Neely Street and continue resurfacing Guignard/Bultman Drive through to Broad Street. This work is part of a larger effort to improve road conditions and enhance safety along the Bultman/Guignard corridor, including resurfacing, updated lane markings, and other safety upgrades. Work is expected to be complete by November 2026.

What to Expect:
• Temporary lane closures and minor traffic delays
• Increased construction activity in the area
• Access maintained for residents and businesses

Drivers are encouraged to use caution, reduce speeds in work zones, and plan for slight delays during construction.

We appreciate your patience as we continue investing in safer, smoother roads across the Sumter community.

05/08/2026

Whether you’re a team of 1 or 50, BCS offers full-service support—taxes, payroll, accounting, and planning—to keep your business running smoothly and profitably

05/07/2026

Are you traveling this summer for work? Did you keep your receipts?

Travel expenses for conventions are deductible if attending them benefits the business. There are special rules for conventions held outside of North America.

Deductible travel expenses include:

Travel by plane, train, bus or car between home and a business destination
Fares for taxis or other types of transportation between an airport or train station and a hotel, or from a hotel to a work location
Shipping of baggage and sample or display material between regular and temporary work locations
Using a personally owned car for business
Lodging and meals
Dry cleaning and laundry
Business calls and communication
Tips paid for services related to any of these expenses
Other similar ordinary and necessary expenses related to the business travel

Questions? We can help you sort out what is and what isn't. Give us a call today.

05/04/2026

“May the 4th be with you… and also with your coffee ☕ because this rebellion started early.”

Happy Star Wars Day!

05/01/2026

May starts Small Business Month! Shop local - Eat Local with our communities Small Business. Supporting small business helps to grow our local economy.

Tell us your favorite local small business in the comments.

04/30/2026

There are a few other things people should consider when deciding whether their project is a hobby or business. No single thing is the deciding factor. Taxpayers should review all the factors to make the best decision.

Questions to help taxpayers decide if they have a hobby or business

Is there an intent to make a profit?
If the activity makes a profit, how much is it?
Can they expect to make a future profit from the appreciation of the assets used in the activity?
Do they depend on income from the activity for their livelihood?
Are any losses due to circumstances beyond their control or are the losses normal for the startup phase of their type of business?
Are operations adjusted to improve profitability?
Is the activity carried out like a business with complete and accurate books and records kept?
Do the taxpayer and their advisors have the knowledge needed to carry out the activity as a successful business?
Whether taxpayers have a hobby or run a business, good recordkeeping throughout the year will help when they file taxes.

04/29/2026

Even though they April 15 tax deadline is behind us, the Internal Revenue Service issued a reminder to taxpayers on ways to prevent typical errors on their federal tax returns to help speed potential refunds.
Collect all tax-related paperwork

Use electronic filing
Ensure filing status is correct
Make sure names, birthdates and Social Security numbers are correct
Answer the digital assets question
Report all taxable income
Make sure banking routing and account numbers are correct
Remember to sign and date the return
Ensure address is correct if mailing paper returns
Keep a copy of the tax return
Request an extension, if needed

04/27/2026

Paying a tax bill: The IRS offers several ways for taxpayers to pay their taxes including online or by phone. Direct Pay and IRS Online Account are free and safe ways to pay taxes or estimated tax directly from a checking or savings account. Pay by debit, credit card or digital wallet options are available, providers change a fee, not the IRS.

04/16/2026

Today is April 15. Not only are 2025 tax returns due, but first quarter estimated tax payments are also due. If you need to make a quick payment, you can use your Online Account.

Get started at www.irs.gov/estimatedtaxes.