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08/04/2026

The IRS Crypto Scam Now Has QR Codes

The IRS scam used to be some guy yelling on the phone about gift cards. Now it shows up as a real-looking government letter with a QR code and a fake “Digital Asset Compliance Portal.” That phrase is the trick. It sounds boring enough to be real. The IRS says scammers are mailing these notices to crypto holders, sending them to a fake IRS site, then getting them to hand over personal information.
This is not some sloppy basement scam. Investigators said the site was built days before the letters went out, registered through Hong Kong, and hosted in Romania on a network already tied to fake FedEx and banking pages. Basically, an international fraud shop put on an IRS costume. Accountants should care because clients still trust paper. They may ignore sketchy emails all day, then panic when a letter with an IRS logo and a deadline lands in the mailbox.

07/21/2026

Hello!

Thank you for reaching out to us. We are currently going through some staffing changes and our workflow is heavier than usual. We are reviewing messages, voicemails, and working through this months deadline, as well as continuing with tax returns. Because of this, our response times are a much slower than normal. We will get back to you as soon as possible.

- Thank you for your patience and understanding during this transition.

As always,

Mel and Susan

06/17/2026

PA labor laws are pretty strict. Things to keep in mind with summer jobs!!

Harrisburg, Pa. — With school out for the summer and more teenagers beginning summer jobs, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) is reminding employers, parents, and young workers

04/14/2026

Filing an extension or your tax preparer doing it for you? Don’t panic!! Here's what it actually does for you (and what it doesn't)

Tax deadline is here and a lot of individuals and business owners panic when they hear the word "extension." Let me clear it up, an extension is not a bad thing. It's actually one of the smartest moves you can make if you're not ready.

Here's what an extension does:
- Gives you until October 15th to file your return. That's 6 extra months to get everything right instead of rushing and making mistakes.

- Gives your tax preparer more time to review your situation and make sure you're not leaving money on the table. A rushed return can be expensive return.

- Gives you time to gather all your documents, K-1s, 1099s, investment statements, instead of guessing and amending later.

- Makes sure you have everything you need to comply with the new tax laws.

Here's what an extension does NOT do:

- It does not extend your time to pay. If you owe, you still owe by April 15th. But if you can't pay the full amount, the IRS has payment plans. You're not going to jail for setting up a payment plan.

- It does not increase your chances of being audited. That's a myth. The IRS does not care if you file in April or October as long as you file.

- It does not mean you're behind or disorganized. Some of the most strategic returns I've seen were filed on extension because the client and their tax team took the time to do it right.

Sometimes the best move is giving yourself more time to plan instead of rushing to meet a deadline and allowing your tax preparer to ensure it’s don’t correctly.

If you haven’t heard from us and you’ve dropped your information off already, it’s probably extended but that doesn’t mean it will take til October!!

Give us a call if you have any questions 💲💲