by J.R. Martin & Associates | Mar 8, 2026 | Blog
Running a business means juggling more responsibilities than you ever imagined. Between managing employees, serving customers, and keeping operations running smoothly, it’s completely normal to feel uncertain about whether you’re getting the right level of...
by J.R. Martin & Associates | Mar 1, 2026 | Blog
You and your business partner shook hands years ago on how you’d split things up. Maybe you agreed that whoever does more work gets more money. Or perhaps one partner needed less cash this year, so they took a smaller distribution to help the business. It felt...
by J.R. Martin & Associates | Feb 22, 2026 | Blog, Cash Flow Management
You need funding to grow your business. Maybe you’re expanding to a new location, purchasing equipment, or investing in inventory for a busy season. You’ve found the perfect loan, filled out the application, and now you’re waiting to hear back. But...
by J.R. Martin & Associates | Feb 15, 2026 | Blog, Business Strategy
You hired a CPA because you needed help with your business finances. You’re paying them every year, showing up for meetings, handing over your documents on time. But when tax season ends, they disappear until next April. And you’re left wondering: is this...
by J.R. Martin & Associates | Feb 10, 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 finalized...
by J.R. Martin & Associates | Feb 3, 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 and...
