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My Dental Practice Produces $1 Million. How Much Should I Be Taking Home?
If your dental practice produces $1 million, how much should actually reach you? The answer depends on adjusted production, collections, overhead, debt, and the way you compensate yourself. Here is how to evaluate whether your practice is performing the way it should.

Trisha S. Allen, CPA, CTRS, MAcc
Oct 65 min read


Can Your Small Business Deduct Inventory Before It Sells?
Can your small business deduct inventory before it sells? Learn the three inventory methods, the 2026 gross receipts threshold, and when Form 3115 may be needed.

Trisha S. Allen, CPA, CTRS, MAcc
Sep 303 min read


Does Renting Office Furniture to Your Corporation Really Save Taxes?
Can you save taxes by buying office furniture personally and renting it to your corporation? Here is why the strategy often adds complexity without creating an extra deduction.

Trisha S. Allen, CPA, CTRS, MAcc
Sep 283 min read


Think Your Home Is Too Small for a Home Office Deduction? Think Again
You do not need a spare bedroom to qualify for a home office deduction. Even a small dedicated business space may qualify, and establishing your home as your principal place of business can create an additional tax benefit for business mileage.

Trisha S. Allen, CPA, CTRS, MAcc
Sep 224 min read


S Corporation Health Insurance in 2026: How More Than 2% Shareholders Keep the Deduction
Can an S corporation owner deduct health insurance premiums?

Trisha S. Allen, CPA, CTRS, MAcc
Sep 184 min read


Starting a Business? Do Not Overlook the Tax Rules for Startup Costs
Starting or buying a business? Learn how startup costs, pre opening expenses, investigatory costs, and acquisition costs can receive different tax treatment.

Trisha S. Allen, CPA, CTRS, MAcc
Sep 163 min read


When a Partner Pays Partnership Expenses Personally, Can They Deduct Them?
Learn when a partner may deduct business expenses paid personally, why the partnership agreement matters, and what records the IRS expects.

Trisha S. Allen, CPA, CTRS, MAcc
Aug 144 min read


Can Your Business Deduct Payments to Charity as Advertising?
Supporting a charity can be good for your community and your business. But writing the check from the company account does not automatically create a business deduction. Learn when a charitable payment may qualify as advertising or promotion, and what documentation you need before claiming it.

Trisha S. Allen, CPA, CTRS, MAcc
Aug 125 min read


Can You Pay Your Child for a One Time Business Project and Deduct It?
Business owners may be able to deduct reasonable compensation paid to a child for legitimate work. Before making the payment, consider worker classification, payroll and reporting requirements, documentation, entity type, and the opportunity to fund an IRA.

Trisha S. Allen, CPA, CTRS, MAcc
Aug 104 min read


Rules for Converting A Business Vehicle to Personal Use
If you are a sole proprietor and considering converting a business vehicle to personal use, it’s important to understand the tax consequences before making the switch.

Trisha S. Allen, CPA, CTRS, MAcc
May 262 min read


How Much Should a Business Spend on Outsourced Accounting and Tax Services?
Learn how much small businesses typically spend on outsourced accounting and tax services, including common percentage-of-revenue benchmarks and the factors that affect pricing.

Trisha S. Allen, CPA, CTRS, MAcc
Mar 195 min read


Start-up and Acquisition Costs after a Deal Falls Apart
If you’re considering buying a business, it’s important to understand how the related investigation and acquisition costs are treated for federal income tax purposes—especially if a deal falls through.

Trisha S. Allen, CPA, CTRS, MAcc
Jan 242 min read
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