Fourth Quarter Bookkeeping Checklist: Fix These Mistakes Before They Trigger an Audit

Steve Perry

Published on: 24/09/2026

Unreconciled accounts, misclassified expenses, and missing contractor records drive IRS notices. Learn which fourth quarter corrections still protect your return before December 31.

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Inside the IRS's 2026 Enforcement Playbook: What Small Businesses Should Expect Before Year-End

Steve Perry

Published on: 22/09/2026

IRS staffing shrank in 2026, but automated matching, sequenced collection notices, and campaign selection did not. Here is what small businesses should address before year-end.

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100% Bonus Depreciation Is Back for Good: How to Use It Before Year-End 0903

Steve Perry

Published on: 03/09/2026

Bonus depreciation is permanent at 100 percent, but the deduction follows the placed-in-service date, not the purchase date. Confirm installation timing and contract dates before year end.

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Year-End Tax Preparation Sets Your 2026 Outcome

Steve Perry

Published on: 30/12/2025

Year-end tax preparation is the real deadline for your 2026 return. Review income, records, and estimated tax exposure now to reduce surprises, penalties, and IRS notice risk.

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