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Treasury's Form 990 Transparency Overhaul: What the 2026 Government Grants and Fiscal Sponsorship Reporting Rewrite Means for Nonprofits
Treasury rewrote Form 990 reporting for government grants and fiscal sponsorship in 2026. Learn what the new Schedule I and Schedule R lines require, how to disclose donor-restricted government funds, and the bookkeeping that keeps a 990 from triggering an audit.
Texas Margin Tax 2026: The No-Tax Threshold at $2.47M vs. the E-Z Computation at $20M
Texas margin tax has a $2.47M no-tax threshold and a $20M E-Z computation at 0.331%. Learn which election fits, how margin is calculated, and the bookkeeping that keeps you in the right bucket.
Tattoo Shop Bookkeeping: Booth Rental vs. Commission Split Accounting, No-Show Deposit Liability, and the 1099 Classification Line Most Studio Owners Cross
A tattoo shop that treats booth rental and commission splits the same will misstate revenue by 2×. Learn how booth rental is landlord income, commission is shared revenue, and why no-show deposits are liabilities until the needle touches skin.
State Sales Tax Nexus in 2026: Why $100K Still Triggers Registration in Every State Even Without Physical Presence
Since Wayfair, $100K in sales or 200 transactions triggers sales tax nexus in most states. Learn how the thresholds work in 2026, which states differ, and how to track nexus before an audit finds it for you.
Staffing Agency Bookkeeping: How Payroll Funding and Invoice Factoring Close the Gap Between Weekly Payroll and Net-30 Client Payments
Staffing agencies pay weekly but collect in 30–45 days. Learn how payroll funding and invoice factoring work, what they cost, and the bookkeeping that keeps the spread, reserve, and recourse liability visible.
Specialty Coffee Roaster Bookkeeping: Costing Green-to-Roasted Coffee Through Shrinkage, Work-in-Process Inventory, and Wholesale vs. Retail Margins
From green bean to roasted retail, specialty coffee loses 12–20% weight. Learn how to cost through shrinkage and WIP, value inventory correctly, and separate wholesale from retail margins before the two channels blur profit.
South Africa's Turnover Tax Threshold Jumps to R2.3 Million: What SARS's 2026 Change Means for Small Businesses Choosing a Tax System
SARS raised the turnover tax ceiling to R2.3 million. Compare turnover tax versus standard income tax, see who qualifies now, how the progressive rates work, and when the simpler system actually costs more.
How Service Businesses Should Price Retainers: Utilization, Realization, and the Write-Off That Erodes Margin
Retainer pricing fails when utilization and realization drift. Learn how to set retainers from capacity, track write-offs, and keep margin from quietly going negative.
Septic Installer and Well Drilling Company Bookkeeping: Per-Job Costing for Drive Time, Dump Fees, and Route Profitability
Septic and well drilling jobs lose margin to drive time, dump fees, and mobilization that never hits the bid. Learn per-job costing for drive time and fees, and the route profitability check that keeps a two-crew operation solvent.
Seller Financing and Promissory Notes: How to Recognize Payment Without Receiving Cash, and When IRS Imputed Interest Rules Apply
Seller financing can close a deal when a bank won't. Learn how to book a promissory note, recognize payments you haven't collected, and handle IRS imputed interest under Section 483 and 1274 before it turns a capital gain into ordinary income.
Self-Published Author Taxes: Schedule C vs. Schedule E on Amazon KDP Royalties, and the Audit Trap of Reporting Book Income as Passive
Amazon KDP royalties from books you wrote and marketed are active business income. Learn when KDP income belongs on Schedule C vs. Schedule E, how to handle quarterly estimates, and why passive reporting triggers the IRS mismatch.
Section 122's Global Tariff Surcharge Expires July 24, 2026: What Small Importers Should Do Before and After the 150-Day Clock Runs Out
The 150-day global tariff surcharge under Section 122 sunsets July 24, 2026. Learn what importers should accelerate, defer, and document before the clock runs out and how to handle CAPE portal refunds if you overpaid.