Friday, December 15, 2017

Red Flags for the IRS that May Trigger an Audit!

Even if there’s no funny business going on, the IRS may still run an audit on your business. Its best to be prepared as possible, and know what they are looking for, including:
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  • Making a lot of money
  • Failing to report all taxable income received 
  • Taking higher than average deductions
  • Deducting large charitable donations
  • Deducting business meals, travel and entertainment expenses 
  • Not reporting a foreign bank account 
  • Claiming 100% business use of a vehicle 
  • Failing to report large gains from gambling or claiming big losses in gambling
  • Claiming the home office deduction 
  • Claiming the foreign earned income exclusion 


Nobody wants to be audited! Even if you’ve done everything right, you can still miss important aspects that might lead to an audit. Taxes are confusing! Don’t miss out on the chance to keep your money, get more of it back, and achieve that feeling of safety. When you hire Lisa Amador to do your taxes, she won’t miss a thing. 

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Friday, December 1, 2017

What has changed since last year? 

Taxes are ever changing, and often it’s hard to keep up with what’s new and what no longer applies. 

Here are some changes to look out for:
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  • Late refunds- An act passed in 2015 says that the IRS cannot send out refunds until February 15th when the Earned Income Tax Credit or the additional child tax credit is claimed on the return. 
  • Deductions for Senior Medical Expenses- to claim a deduction for medical expenses, the expenses must be greater than 10% of your adjusted gross income. 
  • Threshold adjustments - phase out for Traditional and Roth IRA’s will both rise $1000 in 2017 for single tax payers ($2000 for couples filing jointly). 
  • Exemption amounts for the Alternative Minimum Tax rise to $54,300 for individual filers and $84,500 for married couples filing jointly who claim three or more qualifying children.


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Wednesday, November 15, 2017

What Business Expenses Should I Be Keeping Track of To Write Them Off?

Want to save money on your taxes?

Have you been spending a lot of money on business improvements?

What business expenses should you track to be able to write off at the end of the year?

We’ll tell you everything you need to know to prepare yourself for next year’s tax filing! At Amador Accounting, we want you to save money at the end of the year. Avoid stressing out later and prepare your records now! 

Here’s a partial list of expenses you should be keeping track of, including:

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  1. Mileage – This is important if you provide services elsewhere, rather than in an office setting.
  2. Travel expenses – If you travel a lot for business you’ll want to keep track of gas and oil, repairs, rental fees, tolls, parking fees, insurance premiums, etc.
  3. Self-improvement expenses – You may be able to deduct the cost of any kind of training program such as seminars, manuals, books, classes, etc. 
  4. Home office deductions – If you work out of a home office you may qualify for a home office deduction including writing off the cost of maintaining your work space.
  5. New office equipment – Equipment that is used to solely run your business can be deducted.
  6. Startup costs – If this is the first year of your business, you can deduct up to $5,000 in expenses, an additional $5,000 of legal, filing, and accounting fees may be deducted if your business is structured as a partnership or corporation. amounts over $5,000/$10,000 can be amortized.
  7.  Health insurance – If you’re self-employed, you may be able to deduct your insurance premiums.


Looking for More Information?


Schedule a free consultation with Lisa Amador, Tax Consultant! She’ll walk you through the entire process and will be able to customize a plan that fits your needs. Do you need help with tax preparation? She can help you organize your files and help prepare you for tax season.

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Wednesday, November 1, 2017

IRS Notices: What to Watch Out For!

Do you receive robo calls for offers that sound too good to be true?

Have you or someone you know received a phone call regarding fictitious tax bills and demands to pay by purchasing a gift card?

Are you receiving phone calls from someone telling you they’re with the IRS?

How to Know It’s Really the IRS Calling


According to the IRS, “they will initiate most contacts through regular mail delivered by the United States Postal Service. However, there are special circumstances in which the IRS will call or come to a home or business, such as:
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  • when a taxpayer has an overdue tax bill,
  • to secure a delinquent tax return or a delinquent employment tax payment, or,
  • to tour a business as part of an audit or during criminal investigations.”


Imagine your personal information getting into the wrong hands. At the least, you may spend a lot of time making frustrating calls to your bank or credit reporting bureau to make sure your information wasn’t compromised. At worst, your bank accounts could be cleaned out!

Lisa can help you get your finances under control! You need to be keenly aware of your financial situation to avoid being duped. She can help you manage and organize your records so you can make better decisions now and in the future. 
What are you waiting for? Get started today!

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Contact Amador Accounting today! Lisa Amador is a tax consultant in Belleville, Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Saline, Canton and the surrounding areas. If you have a problem and need a solution, she can help you get organized and provide immense value to your business. (734) 330-0907

Sunday, October 15, 2017

How to Make Tax Time a Breeze with Quickbooks

Does tax time stress you out?

Are you looking for ways to make tax season easier?

Do you have a process in place that will help things go smoothly?

Have you considered hiring an enrolled agent to help you out?
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At Amador Accounting, we get things done on time and on budget. If you’re worried about tax preparations … we’ve been there. Lisa Amador, who is an enrolled agent, will help you manage and organize your records so you can be on track for the end of the year. She can even help you file your taxes on your behalf.

According to Intuit Quickbooks, you can make tax time a breeze by: 

  1. Knowing your W2 deadlines
  2. Verifying information now to avoid headaches later
  3. Checking taxes and wages before filling out forms
  4. Simplifying your 1099s with the Quickbooks Wizard to help you save time and 
  5. easily file your 1099-MISC forms
  6. Checking your inventory to get an accurate total of cost of goods sold
  7. Writing down all your possible deductions
  8. Fixing any mistakes before you start tax preparation
  9. Reconciling bank accounts and credit card statements 


For your business to prosper you need to be keenly aware of your financial activities. With Lisa’s help, you’ll be able to understand and project earnings faster and with ease. What are you waiting for? Get started today!

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Sunday, October 1, 2017

Why You Shouldn’t Wait till the Last Minute to Tax Prep!

Do you have a pile of receipts?

Do you keep your business transactions up to date?

Are you last-minute when it comes to filing your taxes each year?
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Tax time can be a frustrating time for many people, especially if you own a business. There are so many numbers you need to keep track of as a business owner. 

At Amador Accounting, we recommend not waiting till the last minute to prepare your taxes. Being prepared can help you:

  1. Avoid possible penalties.
  2. Get the best refund possible.
  3. Change to your accounts in a reasonable amount of time, if necessary.
  4. Come up with payment in advance.
  5. Avoid underestimating the time it takes to file.
  6. Get all the forms you need ahead of time.
  7. Expect the unexpected! Things can happen that you can’t predict.


If you’re tired of waiting till the last minute to tax prep and need help organizing your files, contact Lisa Amador, enrolled agent! Expert guidance when it comes to all things accounting is our specialty!  

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Contact Amador Accounting today! We’re the experts when it comes to accounting services in Belleville, Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Saline, Canton and the surrounding areas. If you have a problem and need a solution, Lisa Amador can help you get organized and provide immense value to your business. (734) 330-0907

Thursday, September 21, 2017

5 Advantages of Having a Bookkeeper for Your Small Business!

Are your books up to date and balanced?

Are you sufficiently aware of your business expenses?

Do you need help making financial decisions?

Keeping up-to-date financial records is critical for your business to be successful. Make sure you’re able to track profits and expenses. Don’t run into trouble because of overspending or failing to plan for the unexpected. Imagine having the peace of mind that comes from knowing you have enough in your account to cover both your ordinary expenses and any emergencies that may arise.
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A bookkeeper:

  1. Helps you know your financial situation
  2. Improves decision-making
  3. Makes work easier, allowing you more time to run your business
  4. Safeguards your accounts, making sure you have enough money for investments and growth opportunities
  5. Makes problem-solving easier when you notice potential fraudulent charges to your account


Lisa Amador understands how difficult and time consuming these tasks can be. They can cause you extra stress and long nights at the office catching up. How would you like to stop worrying about everyday business tasks and leave them to the experts? Amador Accounting can get your books in order and ready for tax season! 

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Thursday, September 7, 2017

Reasons to Outsource All Your Bookkeeping Processes!

Do you want more time to focus on growing your business?

Are you debating with yourself about outsourcing your bookkeeping processes?

Are you having trouble finding a reputable service for small business bookkeeping in Belleville or areas nearby?

Lisa Amador is the expert when it comes to small business bookkeeping! She can help make your internal processes more efficient, help you track your expenses, manage invoicing better, and even help you make your business decisions easier.

Need more reasons to outsource your bookkeeping?
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  1. More free time to grow your business!
  2. Gain confidence and peace of mind!
  3. Improve company operations!
  4. Protect your company from fraud before it happens!


Not Ready to Outsource Everything Just Yet?


Take baby steps. Schedule a free consultation with Lisa Amador, Enrolled Agent! She’ll walk you through the entire process and will be able to customize a plan that fits your needs. Do you want to try it for a few months? She can do that too! Lisa can customize any plan and process and hand it off to you when you’re ready to take over. 

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Contact Amador Accounting today! Lisa’s the expert when it comes to small business bookkeeping in Belleville, Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Saline, Canton and the surrounding areas. If you have a problem and need a solution, Lisa can help you get organized and provide immense value to your business. (734) 330-0907

Thursday, August 31, 2017

How We Stay Relevant For Our Clients All Year!

Do you have your day-to-day transactions under control?

Are you aware of all of your business expenses?

Do you need accounting services all year around?

Imagine how relieved you’ll feel at the end of the year when you don’t have to scramble to find your financial statements. Stacks of disorganized paperwork can be overwhelming. Lisa Amador, Enrolled Agent, can help your business get on the right track!

We can stay relevant for you all year long, offering an array of useful services including:
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  • Entering data
  • Managing day-to-day transactions
  • Customer invoicing and collections
  • Credit card management
  • Tracking sales tax and payroll tasks
  • Providing up-to-date information to help you make decisions about hiring
  • Deciding which marketing strategies are working and how profitable a project or job was or could be
  • Helping make year-end and tax season easier by having all your information ready


If you need help setting short term and long term strategies to improve your business operations, you need an enrolled agent on staff. Expert guidance when it comes to all things accounting is our specialty!  

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Friday, August 25, 2017

Seeking Better Business Performance? An Enrolled Agent Can Help You!

Are you aware of all your business expenses?

Is your accounting process as effective as it could be?

Do you need help keeping your business records accurate and up to date?

Outsourcing your accounting to a skilled outside company can help keep your business successful and protect you from:
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  1. Financial statement fraud
  2. Failing to manage accounts payable
  3. Cash flow drying up from late or overlooked invoices and slow-paying or non-paying customers
  4. Substandard record keeping, resulting in potential tax liability


Lisa Amador is a skilled enrolled agent who is dedicated to providing accurate and affordable accounting services. Give yourself peace of mind knowing that your finances are in the right hands. She’s got your best interests in mind!

For your business to prosper and be successful you need to be keenly aware of your financial records. Amador Accounting can help you manage and organize your records so you can make better decisions now and in the future. What are you waiting for? Get started today!

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Contact Amador Accounting today! We’re the experts when it comes to accounting services in Belleville, Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Saline, Canton and the surrounding areas. If you have a problem and need a solution, Lisa Amador can help you get organized and provide immense value to your business. (734) 330-0907