https://www.heavencpa.com/blog/Tax, accounting and payroll insights from Heaven & Alvarez LLC in Norcross, GA.en-ushttps://www.heavencpa.com/year-end-tax-planning-checklist-for-business-owners/https://www.heavencpa.com/year-end-tax-planning-checklist-for-business-owners/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0500Tax PlanningBefore December 31, review your profit, timing, equipment purchases, retirement contributions, and records. This checklist helps small business owners plan ahead.https://www.heavencpa.com/month-end-close-checklist-for-small-businesses/https://www.heavencpa.com/month-end-close-checklist-for-small-businesses/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0500Small Business AccountingA step-by-step month-end close checklist that keeps your books accurate, your reports useful, and tax season far less stressful.https://www.heavencpa.com/how-to-prepare-for-an-irs-audit/https://www.heavencpa.com/how-to-prepare-for-an-irs-audit/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0500Tax ReliefAn IRS audit letter is stressful, but it is manageable. Learn the audit types, what to gather, which deadlines matter, and what rights you have.https://www.heavencpa.com/irs-payment-plan-options-explained/https://www.heavencpa.com/irs-payment-plan-options-explained/Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0500Tax ReliefCan't pay your full tax bill? Here is a plain-English look at IRS payment plans, hardship status, offers in compromise, and penalty relief.https://www.heavencpa.com/small-business-tax-deductions-checklist/https://www.heavencpa.com/small-business-tax-deductions-checklist/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0500Tax PlanningHome office, vehicle, startup costs, retirement contributions, and more. Use this checklist to catch deductions small business owners often overlook.https://www.heavencpa.com/why-clean-books-matter-before-tax-season-arrives/https://www.heavencpa.com/why-clean-books-matter-before-tax-season-arrives/Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0500Tax ReliefAn article explaining how keeping books accurate throughout the year makes tax preparation smoother, supports tax planning and cash flow management, prevents payroll and sales tax issues, and leads to better decisions.https://www.heavencpa.com/when-should-a-small-business-owner-stop-handling-accounting-alone/https://www.heavencpa.com/when-should-a-small-business-owner-stop-handling-accounting-alone/Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0500Business AdvisoryAn article outlining signs that a small business has outgrown do-it-yourself accounting, such as unreliable reports, payroll burdens, tax surprises, messy QuickBooks files, missed deadlines, and mixed personal and business finances.https://www.heavencpa.com/what-to-do-if-you-receive-an-irs-notice/https://www.heavencpa.com/what-to-do-if-you-receive-an-irs-notice/Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0500Small Business AccountingA step-by-step guide to handling an IRS notice: do not ignore it, read it carefully, gather records, check whether it is correct, watch penalties and interest, and know when to contact a tax professional.https://www.heavencpa.com/how-long-to-keep-tax-records/https://www.heavencpa.com/how-long-to-keep-tax-records/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0500Small Business AccountingThree years is the general rule, but some records need to be kept much longer. Learn the IRS retention periods and how to organize your tax files.https://www.heavencpa.com/llc-vs-s-corp-choosing-the-right-structure/https://www.heavencpa.com/llc-vs-s-corp-choosing-the-right-structure/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0500Business AdvisoryAn LLC is a legal entity; an S corporation is a tax election. Here is how they differ for Georgia owners and when electing S status may make sense.https://www.heavencpa.com/signs-your-quickbooks-file-needs-a-cleanup/https://www.heavencpa.com/signs-your-quickbooks-file-needs-a-cleanup/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0500QuickBooksUnreconciled accounts, duplicate vendors, and uncategorized transactions are warning signs. Here is how to spot a messy QuickBooks file and what a cleanup involves.https://www.heavencpa.com/quarterly-estimated-tax-payments-guide/https://www.heavencpa.com/quarterly-estimated-tax-payments-guide/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0500Tax PlanningSelf-employed or own a small business? Here is how quarterly estimated taxes work, when they are due, and how to avoid underpayment penalties.https://www.heavencpa.com/payroll-compliance-basics-for-georgia-employers/https://www.heavencpa.com/payroll-compliance-basics-for-georgia-employers/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0500PayrollA plain-English guide to payroll compliance for Georgia small employers, from worker classification and withholding to deposits, forms, and penalties.