For Small Businesses

What our Clients are saying

I used Mr Gardner when I received a notice from the IRS on an error in my return concerning a stock transaction. Ed handled it professionally and quickly, and even dealt with the stock broker to get the missing information for me. I found Ed through a community message board, with high reviews. As far as his staff, I found them welcoming and very helpful.

Joe Stonecypher

Establish Greater Profitability and Business EffICIENCY!

Your business’ profitability and operational efficiency are at the center of your business’ success!

Our experience, resources, and attention to detail make our accounting services second-to-none. As an experienced accounting team, we look forward to the opportunity to help transform your business’ financials as we work with you to establish short- and long-term strategies for growth and profitability.

Working with us and enlisting our business services could make all the difference!

Whether you need help starting a business, cleaning up your bookkeeping, setting up QuickBooks, handling payroll, or you crave some much-needed business coaching or other strategic consulting, we have been doing this for years, and stay on top of all of the new regulations to help you take the most advantage possible. Legally, and ethically — and profitably.

We work with our clients in a relational way to help them experience the financial success they desire — whether the business is just an idea, relatively new, or a well-established entity. Whether small, large, or in need of some special attention, we have the experience you need so that you can focus on what your business does best.

 

Strategic Business Plan Mistakes Harris County Business Owners Should Avoid

Let’s take a moment to realize the ground you and I are standing on because it will be 28 years before we see another day like this. Not only was President Trump’s inauguration day this week, but Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was on the same day as well – an eclipse of...

The Nuances of Sales Tax Holidays For Harris County Business Owners

Firstly — a quick reminder for those of you working under a corporate status: we gotta file those returns for you by March 15th — so help us help you. Send us anything we've been asking for ... today? :)Second — there are less than 30 days before the ERC withdrawal...

The Art of Raising Prices for Harris County Small Businesses

The unfortunate reality of things right now is that businesses across the board might need to raise their prices. Inflation’s increasingly pervasive effects, as well as continued supply shortages, demand that pricing models change – or at least be...

Harris County Businesses choosing to live out of a place of gratitude

This week is an opportunity.To comfort ourselves away from the noise of our clamoring-for-attention society with good food and (mostly?) good company ... for sure.But also, to pause. There's not many opportunities for that as a Harris County business owner (without...

A Checklist For Harris County Business Owners’ For 2020 Personal Income Taxes

So, last week I ran through the (rather incredible) selection of NEW and/or extended tax credits available for Harris County business owners.That's just the tip of the iceberg though.But this is the great thing about working with business owners in tax strategy ... we...

Can Harris County Investors Use Losses To Lower Capital Gains Federal Tax?

Key TakeawaysYou can sell losing investments to realize a capital loss that offsets taxable gains. If your losses exceed gains, you can deduct up to $3,000 against ordinary income ($1,500 if married filing separately). Unused losses carry forward...

Making Your Harris County Business and Tech Work Together

When I see relevant stats that my West Houston business owner friends should know about, I’m going to share them with you. (You already know I’m a numbers person, after all.)But first, a quick note about the business filing deadline.Namely, that it’s a week and a half...

Opportunities Harris County Business Owners Will Miss Out On Without Accounting Basics

It’s officially time to get serious about your accounting and taxes.Because if you’re an S corp or partnership and you haven’t yet filed your 2024 taxes, it’s imperative that you file an extension … immediately. That’s because March 17th is the deadline for filing...

Year-End Business Reporting for Growth

End-of-year can be a bit of a scramble as a business owner. So, before we get into holiday craziness, a friendly reminder: year-end is also your prime Harris Countyopportunity to make the calendar work in your favor as a business.From year-end profitability...

Gardner’s 8 “Right Now” Business Tax Moves

Ready for some yuletide cheer? Inflation might have hit its peak this year. So say the “experts.” That particular category of people hasn’t exactly covered itself with glory of late … so, we’ll see how that actually plays out for businesses in the coming...

How You’re Missing Legal Tax Deductions

Here’s a certain truth: the State and Federal Government would love to have more of your hard-earned money in their accounts. Sure, even though it’s painful, none of us begrudge paying our legal and fair share of taxes.
But the problem is that regular taxpayers, like you, are missing out on legal and safe deductions, to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars in unclaimed refunds every year!

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