Individual Tax Compliance

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How Confident Are You That Your Return is Accurate?
Could You be Missing Potential Deductions?

10 million taxpayers missed out on a chance to get a bigger refund last year simply because they neglected to fill out one line on their tax return. Will you miss a similar opportunity this year in your tax preparation?

Today’s tax laws are increasingly complicated and the rules for deductions and credits change year by year. Are you aware of all the deductions and credits that might be available to you this year, even on the most basic of tax returns? Perhaps you feel secure in your do-it-yourself tax preparation software, but let’s face it… There is no substitute for an experienced tax preparation professional who can answer your questions and ask you the questions that might be key to saving you tax dollars.

With our tax return services you get:

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Assurance that your return has been checked and double-checked for mathematical accuracy and errors that are commonly flagged by the IRS, resulting in fewer chances for contact by the IRS.

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Tips for better managing your payroll withholding so that you can have the advantage of greater income all year long, rather than loaning that money to the government and waiting for it to come back in the form of your yearly tax return.

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A list of common deductions that may benefit you in the coming year, and tips for limiting your future tax liability.

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Electronic filing for a quicker refund.

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Why Tariff Refund Claims Get Delayed for Small Business Owners

*This guidance is based on CBP’s April 2026 CAPE/IEEPA refund guidance, current ACH refund enrollment rules, and general federal tax recovery principles as of May 15, 2026. Your facts may require coordination with your customs broker, trade counsel, and tax...

How To File A Tariff Refund Claim for Your Business

Key TakeawaysAs of April 20, 2026, the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) tool is the exclusive electronic system for reclaiming IEEPA tariff duty payments. Importers must have an active ACE Secure Data Portal account and an authorized...

GI Accounting & Consulting, PC’s Six Lesser-Known Small Business Tax Strategies

Key TakeawaysFor 2026, the Section 179 immediate expensing limit has increased to $2.56 million, allowing businesses to write off the full cost of equipment, software, and vehicles in a single year. The 20% Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction is now...

Could Changing Your Business Entity Mean A Lower Tax Bill For Owners?

Quick Summary: Could Changing My Business Entity Mean a Lower Tax Bill?As a Sole Proprietor or single-member LLC, you pay a 15.3% Self-Employment (SE) tax on your profit (up to the annual Social Security wage base of $184,500). By electing S-Corp status, you...

How Your Entity Type Affects Your Business’s Bottom Line

Key TakeawaysYour business entity determines how you are taxed. Choosing the right structure can save you thousands of dollars in self-employment or double taxation. While Sole Proprietorships are the simplest to set up, LLCs and Corporations provide a corporate...

Does the Tariff Refund Process Apply to My Business?

Key TakeawaysOnly the Importer of Record (IOR) or an authorized customs broker can claim a refund. If a carrier like UPS or FedEx is the IOR, you must coordinate with them rather than filing directly with the CBP. Refunds are exclusively for IEEPA-related tariffs...

The 2026 Business Mileage Rate vs The Standard Expense Method For Your Business Vehicles

Key TakeawaysThe IRS business rate for 2026 is 72.5 cents per mile, a 2.5-cent increase from the previous year. To keep your options open, you must choose the standard mileage method in the first year your vehicle is used for business. If you start with actual...

Common Bookkeeping Mistakes That Make Tax Filing Harder For Business Owners

Key Takeaways Missing documentation shifts the burden of proof to you. Without a receipt or digital log, the IRS can legally disallow business deductions, resulting in higher taxable income and unexpected penalties.Commingling personal and business funds is a...

Remote vs In Person Work Setup for Employers

Key TakeawaysRemote work can lower overhead, expand your hiring pool, and improve flexibility. But it can also create multi-state tax and payroll compliance issues. In-person work can improve training, supervision, and team cohesion, but it often comes with...

How Long Can Employers Keep Employee Records? A Record Retention Guide for Small Business Owners

Key TakeawaysHow long you keep a document depends on what it is, which law applies, and sometimes your state’s rules as well. A practical baseline is to keep general personnel records for at least two years, payroll tax records at least four years, benefits...

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