Janet Berry-Johnson, CPA

Here are the three biggest rental tax breaks that can make a real difference when you file.

A side-by-side look at today’s most popular tax filing tools and how to choose the right one for your 2026 return.

Some common tax planning mistakes increase your tax burden. Here’s how to spot them before they cost you more than necessary.

Insuring a home in North Carolina often means balancing affordability with coverage for real weather risks. Homeowners insurance in the Tar Heel State costs an average of $284 per month for a policy with $300,000 in dwelling coverage and a $1,000 deductible, according to Insurify data.
By comparison, the national average for the same coverage is $215 per month.
Risk varies widely from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Outer Banks. Hurricanes and windstorms drive losses in coastal counties, whil...

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Homeowners insurance is relatively affordable in Wisconsin. The average policy costs $118 per month for $300,000 in dwelling coverage, compared to the national average of $212 per month.
But lower premiums don’t necessarily mean low risk. Wisconsin homes endure harsh winter weather, heavy snowfall, windstorms, and occasional hail, all of which can strain roofs, siding, and foundations. Flooding also affects some areas, especially near rivers and lakes, although standard homeowners insurance d...

Learn how to prepare and file your 2025 tax return, including the documents you need, how the filing process works, and choices that affect your tax refund or balance due.
Filing your taxes is one of those annual responsibilities that can feel bigger than it really is. The rules change from year to year, the forms are confusing, and it’s common to worry that you’re missing something important.
If you’ve ever felt unsure of what information you need to gather or where to start, this guide has ...

All your income isn’t taxed at the same rate. Learn how federal income tax brackets work and how smart tax planning helps you keep more of what you earn.

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Accounting software helps small businesses manage their finances efficiently by automating routine tasks and organizing critical data. It can track income and expenses, generate invoices, reconcile bank transactions and produce financial reports that give you insights into profitability and cash flow trends.
Many platforms also include tools for payroll, tax preparation, customer relationship management and collaborating with professional accountants and bookkeepers.
For small busin...

Even unintentional pay gaps can chip away at trust, dampen morale and send talented people searching for opportunities elsewhere.
Paychecks are personal, and when employees discover big differences in what colleagues earn, the ripple effects can be immediate.

What business leader doesn't want clearer foresight and better visibility into next quarter's revenue, upcoming cost pressures and the health of their margins? Yet most forecasting models still rely almost entirely on financial data, even though financials tend to tell the story last.
The earliest signs of change, good or bad, nearly always appear in HR data analytics. And workforce trends may surface weeks or months before they show up on a balance sheet or income statement.

Ready to turn down the chaos and turn up the strategy? This issue hits all the right notes, from how to keep your focus when every client and their cousin wants your attention to how to get top talent talking about your firm. Plus, you'll learn how one CPA turned a common client complaint into a differentiation strategy.

Ever feel like your tech stack is stuck in the Stone Age? Below, you'll see why even a decades-old spreadsheet might be easier than what the Incas used. We're also talking about what to do when half your team only looks busy when someone is watching.