by William F. Barton | Mar 4, 2026 | Blog
Key TakeawaysEstimated tax payments are required if you expect to owe at least $1,000 in federal tax after withholding and credits You generally must pay at least 90% of your current-year tax or 100% of last year’s tax (110% if last year’s AGI exceeded...
by William F. Barton | Feb 25, 2026 | Blog
Key TakeawaysNever automate high-stakes customer interactions entirely. Use AI to handle data gathering, but ensure a human handles emotional or complex resolutions to protect your brand reputation. AI output is only as reliable as your input. Clean and...
by William F. Barton | Feb 19, 2026 | Blog
Key Takeaways Small businesses often see faster financial returns from AI than large companies because they can change workflows quickly AI only works if you can tie it to measurable outcomes like cost savings, revenue growth, or capacity...
by William F. Barton | Feb 12, 2026 | Blog
Key TakeawaysAI provides the most immediate value when applied to existing business leaks like scheduling, invoicing, and slow customer response times Business owners can use AI as a high-speed data analyst to uncover profit margins, customer segments, and...
by William F. Barton | Feb 6, 2026 | Blog
Key TakeawaysThe Partnership and S Corp tax filing deadline is Monday, March 16, 2026. These returns don’t calculate tax owed by the business. They generate Schedule K-1s for the owners. You cannot accurately file your personal return without your...
by William F. Barton | Jan 30, 2026 | Blog
Key TakeawaysDIY tax software can work for very simple, low-income businesses, but it assumes you already know how to classify transactions and identify tax opportunities. A tax preparer makes sure expenses, credits, and entity decisions are handled legally...
