by J.R. Martin & Associates | Aug 31, 2026 | Blog
C corps are bad because of double taxation. You’ve heard it a hundred times, probably from someone who never ran the numbers. Here’s the truth: double taxation only happens when you don’t plan. And in a state like California, where high earners can...
by J.R. Martin & Associates | Aug 23, 2026 | Blog
Most business owners think the R&D tax credit is only for labs, patents, or software startups. In reality, the IRS definition is much broader, and businesses doing everyday problem-solving may already qualify. Here’s the part that surprises most owners. The...
by J.R. Martin & Associates | Aug 16, 2026 | Blog
Messy books cost you money. Real, deductible dollars slip through the cracks every year. And more often than not, the mess starts in one quiet place: your chart of accounts. Most owners never think about it. It runs in the background while you’re busy actually...
by J.R. Martin & Associates | Aug 2, 2026 | Blog
Some sales make you money. Others just keep you busy. And when you can’t tell the two apart, you can end up working harder every single month while your bank account barely moves. If that sounds familiar, you’re in good company. A lot of the owners we sit...
