What Actually Triggers a Sales Tax Audit, and How to Prepare

What Actually Triggers a Sales Tax Audit, and How to Prepare

Emily K Vu
Published on: 05/08/2026

State revenue departments don't pick businesses at random. The patterns that actually draw attention, what an auditor reviews, and the record-keeping that makes preparation an ongoing habit.

Sales Tax
Retained Earnings vs. Owner Draws: Why the Difference Matters at Tax Time

Retained Earnings vs. Owner Draws: Why the Difference Matters at Tax Time

Emily K Vu
Published on: 05/08/2026

Both reduce cash, and they're accounted for in completely different ways. Why a draw isn't a business expense, why a large draw doesn't cut the tax bill, and where S-corps add a third element.

Bookkeeping
Subcontractor 1099s: What Construction Companies Must Track All Year, Not Just in January

Subcontractor 1099s: What Construction Companies Must Track All Year, Not Just in January

Emily K Vu
Published on: 05/08/2026

1099 filing feels like a January task, but the tracking that makes it accurate happens all year. What construction companies should track continuously, and where it breaks down without a system.

Construction
1031 Exchanges: What a CPA's Role Actually Is, and Isn't

1031 Exchanges: What a CPA's Role Actually Is, and Isn't

Emily K Vu
Published on: 05/08/2026

A 1031 exchange is a coordinated transaction across several professionals, not one person's job. What the qualified intermediary, the attorney, and the CPA each handle, and where gaps appear.

Real Estate