Should You Splurge or Save Your Tax Refund?
A tax refund can feel different from ordinary income. Even though the money may represent taxes you overpaid during the year, receiving a single deposit of hundreds...
Is Your Pet a Deductible Expense?
Pets are family. They sit beside us while we work, greet us after long days, protect our homes, comfort us during stressful seasons, and sometimes even become part of a business brand...
How Can You Spot a Tax Scam Before It Spots You?
Tax scams are becoming more convincing, more personal, and more aggressive. A message may look like it came from the IRS. A caller may sound official. A letter may appear urgent...
How Can You Stay Jolly and Save During Holiday Shopping?
The holiday season is often filled with excitement, celebrations, family gatherings, and gift-giving. While it can be one of the happiest times of the year, it can also become one of the most financially stressful periods if spending gets out of control...
What Are the Key Differences Between Millennial and Boomer Financial Habits?
Understanding generational financial habits is essential for making smarter decisions about money—whether you're managing personal finances or running a business...
Why Is Keeping Receipts the New Self-Care?
When people think about self-care, they often imagine activities like exercise, meditation, journaling, or taking time to relax...
Why Winning the Lottery Isn’t as Great as You Think (Tax Edition)
Winning the lottery is often seen as the ultimate financial dream. The idea of instant wealth, financial freedom...
Questions and Answers About Executive Order 14247: Modernizing Payments To and From America’s Bank Account
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the IRS released updated guidance (FS-2026-02, January 27, 2026) ...
How Does Marriage Change Your Taxes (And How Can You Benefit)?
Marriage brings with it many life changes, and one area that often gets overlooked is how it can impact your taxes...
How Can You Survive a Tax Audit Like a Pro (And Keep Smiling)?
A tax audit can strike fear into the heart of even the most organized business owner. But here’s the truth: with the right mindset, preparation, and support, you can navigate a tax audit without losing sleep—or your sanity. At SD Bookkeeping by Paul Anderson, we...