Strategic Tax Accountant

09/02/2026

⚠️ 1099 Contractor or W 2 Employee? Get the Classification Right.

Calling someone a contractor does not make them one. The IRS looks at the actual working relationship to determine how a worker should be classified.

What to know:
🔹 Behavioral control: Who directs how the work is done
🔹 Financial control: Who provides tools, pays expenses, and controls payment
🔹 Working relationship: Contracts, benefits, and permanency
🔹 Misclassification can lead to back taxes, penalties, and interest

With more businesses relying on freelancers and remote workers, worker classification is more important than ever.

Not sure how your workers should be classified? It is better to find out before the IRS does.

🔗 Book a consultation: www.strategictaxaccountant.com
📲 Jax: (904) 479 8838 | CLT: (980) 215 9888

P.S. A 1099 form does not automatically make someone an independent contractor. The facts matter.

09/01/2026

📅 September Tax Deadlines: Two Major Deadlines Hit on One Day. Do Not Miss This.

September brings two major tax deadlines on the same day. If you are self-employed, a business owner, a freelancer, or an investor, September 15 is a date you need to know.

What to know:
🔹 Q3 estimated tax payments are due September 15
🔹 Partnerships and S corporations on extension are generally due September 15
🔹 Corporations may have an estimated tax payment due
🔹 October 15 is the final deadline for individuals who filed an extension

Get ahead of these deadlines now and avoid last minute stress.

🔗 Book a consultation: www.strategictaxaccountant.com
📲 Jax: (904) 479 8838 | CLT: (980) 215 9888

09/01/2026

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08/31/2026

📝 Notary Services

Some documents cannot wait, and they cannot be done incorrectly. Powers of attorney, affidavits, business agreements, and real estate documents often require proper ex*****on and notarization.

What to know:
🔹 Professional notary services available at our offices
🔹 Convenient option for important personal and business documents
🔹 Proper notarization helps ensure documents are executed correctly
🔹 Call ahead to confirm availability before stopping by

When an important document needs to be notarized, having a professional you already trust can make the process simple and convenient.

📲 Need something notarized? Call our office to confirm availability and stop by.

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📲 Jax: (904) 479 8838 | CLT: (980) 215 9888

08/27/2026

🏡 The Federal Estate Tax Exemption Is Now $15 Million. Here Is What That Means for Your Family.

The federal estate tax exemption was expected to decrease significantly in 2026. Instead, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act established a higher exemption amount that is now permanent and adjusted for inflation.

What to know:
🔹 The 2026 federal estate and gift tax exemption is $15 million per person
🔹 Married couples may have a combined exemption of up to $30 million
🔹 The exemption is adjusted for inflation going forward
🔹 Estate planning is still important, regardless of the size of your estate

For many families, federal estate tax may no longer be the biggest concern. But a complete estate plan can still include a will, updated beneficiary designations, powers of attorney, and a plan for how your assets will transfer.

Business owners should also consider succession planning to help protect their business and prepare for the future.

🔗 Book a consultation: www.strategictaxaccountant.com
📲 Jax: (904) 479 8838 | CLT: (980) 215 9888

P.S. The federal estate tax threat may be smaller for most families, but the need for a plan remains.

08/26/2026

📅 Three Weeks Until September 15. Here Is Who Needs to Act.

September 15 is a major deadline for both estimated taxpayers and certain businesses. If either applies to you, now is the time to get your numbers together.

What to know:
🔹 Q3 estimated tax payments are due September 15 for many self employed individuals, freelancers, business owners, and investors
🔹 These payments generally cover income earned from June through August
🔹 Partnerships and S corporations that filed an extension in March generally have an extended filing deadline of September 15
🔹 Missing these deadlines may result in penalties and interest

Do not wait until the last minute. Reviewing your payment amount or completing your extended business return now can help you avoid unnecessary stress and penalties.

🔗 Book a consultation: www.strategictaxaccountant.com
📲 Jax: (904) 479 8838 | CLT: (980) 215 9888

P.S. September 15 will be here before you know it. Get ahead of both deadlines now.

08/25/2026

🎂 Happy Birthday to Our Founder!

Today, we are celebrating the person who built all of this. Happy birthday to our founder, Wadelene! 🎉

Her vision took Strategic Tax Accountants from an idea to a firm serving clients in Jacksonville, Charlotte, and across the country. And she is just getting started.

If Wadelene has helped you, your family, or your business, drop a birthday wish in the comments. We know it will make her day! 💙

Wishing you a wonderful birthday and an incredible year ahead, Wadelene! 🎊

08/24/2026

👤 Age 50 or Older? The Retirement Catch Up Rules Changed for 2026. Two Things to Know.

If you are age 50 or older, new retirement contribution rules could affect how you plan and save for 2026.

What to know:
🔹 If you are between ages 60 and 63, you may qualify for a higher catch up contribution to certain workplace retirement plans
🔹 The higher contribution amount is available only during this limited age window
🔹 Beginning in 2026, higher earners may be required to make certain catch up contributions as Roth contributions
🔹 This means those contributions are made after tax but may grow and be withdrawn tax free under qualifying rules

If your prior year wages exceeded the applicable income threshold, your retirement contribution strategy may need to change. Check with your plan administrator and tax advisor before year end.

🔗 Book a consultation: www.strategictaxaccountant.com
📲 Jax: (904) 479 8838 | CLT: (980) 215 9888

P.S. New retirement rules can change the way you save and the tax benefits you receive. Planning ahead can help you make the most of your contributions.

08/20/2026

💼 Business Owners: Research and Development Costs Are Fully Deductible Again

A major tax law change gives businesses more flexibility when it comes to domestic research and development expenses. If your business invests in software, product development, process improvements, or technical work, this could be important for your 2026 tax planning.

What to know:
🔹 Domestic research and experimental expenses may now be fully deductible in the year incurred
🔹 The change applies to tax years beginning after December 31, 2024
🔹 Certain small businesses may be able to apply the change to prior years
🔹 Qualifying businesses may be able to recover taxes previously paid through amended returns or other available options

If your business develops software, designs products, improves processes, or performs technical work, you may have qualifying expenses without realizing it. Reviewing your R&D costs could uncover significant tax savings.

🔗 Book a consultation: www.strategictaxaccountant.com
📲 Jax: (904) 479 8838 | CLT: (980) 215 9888

P.S. R&D tax rules have changed significantly. If your business invested in innovation, now is the time to review your expenses.

08/19/2026

⛳ The Tax Rule Named After a Golf Tournament

There is a tax rule named after Augusta, Georgia, home of the Masters. It is called the Augusta Rule, and it can create an interesting tax planning opportunity for homeowners and business owners.

What to know:
🔹 Renting your personal residence for 14 days or fewer during the year may allow the rental income to remain tax free
🔹 The rule can apply when your home is rented for legitimate business meetings, retreats, or events
🔹 A business may be able to deduct the rental expense when the arrangement is legitimate and properly structured
🔹 Fair market rates and thorough documentation are essential

The Augusta Rule can be a valuable strategy when used correctly. But the details matter, and proper documentation is critical.

🔗 Book a consultation: www.strategictaxaccountant.com
📲 Jax: (904) 479 8838 | CLT: (980) 215 9888

P.S. A smart tax strategy is only as strong as the documentation behind it.