by J.R. Martin & Associates | May 24, 2026 | Blog, Small Business Accounting
You’ve probably heard it a hundred times: “You should form an LLC.” But what does that actually mean for your business — and for you personally, in terms of protection, taxes, and control? We know running a business already means juggling a hundred things at once. The...
by J.R. Martin & Associates | May 3, 2026 | Blog, Small Business Accounting
If you’re the one wearing every hat in your business — handling sales, managing operations, chasing down invoices, and trying to make sense of your books at midnight — we see you. And we want you to know: you’re not supposed to do all of this alone....
by J.R. Martin & Associates | Apr 5, 2026 | Blog, Small Business Accounting
Passing down your business to the next generation represents years of hard work—but even when you keep it in the family, skipping a professional valuation can create costly surprises. Here’s the truth: family succession might be one of the most important times...
by J.R. Martin & Associates | Feb 8, 2026 | Small Business Accounting
You work incredibly hard to build your S Corp, and every dollar you pull out seems to come with a tax bill attached. Salary? Taxed. Distributions? Still taxed on the corporate side first. Bonuses? You already know the answer. You work incredibly hard to build your S...
by J.R. Martin & Associates | Oct 20, 2025 | Business Education, Small Business Accounting, Tax Strategies
Can I deduct my vacation as a business expense? Business owners frequently ask us this exact question, and that you absolutely can deduct legitimate business travel, even if that travel takes you to amazing destinations. The key lies in understanding the difference...
by J.R. Martin & Associates | Oct 13, 2025 | Business Education, Small Business Accounting, Tax Planning
Why Business Owners Should Know Their Company’s Worth Every Year. When Should Business Owners Get Their Company Valued? Business owners often ask us, “When should I get my business valued?” The answer might surprise you: every single year. Just like...
