Solo 401(k) or SEP-IRA? Year-End Retirement Moves for Business Owners
How a Solo 401(k) and a SEP-IRA work for business owners, what has to happen by December 31, what can wait until you file, and how contributions lower this year's tax.
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Insights for Florence stewards
Practical notes on tax, bookkeeping, and financial clarity for individuals and business owners in Florence — from Benford Consulting.
1099s Are Due January 31: What Florence Business Owners Should Collect From Contractors Now
What Florence business owners should collect before January 31: who gets a 1099-NEC or 1099-MISC for 2026 payments, the $2,000 federal threshold, and a simple checklist.
Tax Prep vs. Tax Planning: What Florence Business Owners Should Lock In Before Year-End
Tax prep records a closed year. Tax planning shapes it. A practical checklist for Florence business owners before December 31.
What a Virtual CFO Actually Does for Growing Florence Businesses
Plain-language look at virtual CFO work for growing Florence businesses — cash flow, KPIs, forecasts, and how it differs from bookkeeping and tax prep.
Year-Round Tax Planning for Florence Business Owners
Why Florence small businesses need tax planning beyond April—quarterly estimates, timing decisions, clean books, and a practical year-round rhythm.
When Florence Small Businesses Need a CPA
Signs businesses in Florence need a CPA—growth, hiring, rentals, complex tax, and proactive planning versus just filing.
Questions about your books or taxes?
Whether you need tax planning, preparation, bookkeeping, or a clearer system — request a consultation with Benford Consulting.