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Office Hours
*Our physical Westlake office is open Monday – Thursday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Fridays are available by appointment only. Phone support is available beyond these hours, so please don’t hesitate to call.
*To ensure the best experience and any one-on-one needs, we recommend you pre-schedule for in-person visits. We’re also happy to arrange phone or Zoom/Teams meetings, which can offer additional flexibility.

The Home Gain Exclusion: Make Sure You Qualify!

The Home Gain Exclusion: Make Sure You Qualify! The home gain exclusion is one of the most generous tax breaks available to taxpayers, providing the ability to exclude up to $250,000 ($500,000 married) in capital gains on the sale of your personal residence. Here is...

Calling All Taxpayers: Plan Now or Pay Later

Calling All Taxpayers: Plan Now or Pay Later Procrastination is easy, especially when it comes to summertime tax planning. But waiting to implement strategies to reduce your 2023 tax obligations could cost you money. Here are some suggestions to help jumpstart your...

Tax Tips for Your Summer Job

Tax Tips for Your Summer Job Summer brings warm weather, fun outdoor activities, and new opportunities to earn some additional income. Taxes on seasonal income, however, need to be handled with care, whether they’re related to your child’s first job or an...

Tax Day…April 18th?

Tax Day…April 18th? For the second year in a row, the traditional April 15th Federal Tax filing due date is being moved for a local holiday observance. Here’s what you need to know about Emancipation Day and how it affects the traditional tax filing...

Tax Quiz – The Very First Form 1040

Tax Quiz – The Very First Form 1040 While Lincoln introduced the country to income tax to fund the Civil War, the modern 1040 individual income tax form was introduced in 1913. Here’s a short quiz to see how well you know what was included on this very...

Attention Businesses: File on Time or Pay the Price!

Attention Businesses: File on Time or Pay the Price! March 15th is the tax-filing due date for calendar year S-corporations and partnerships. While this filing deadline does not require making a tax payment, missing the due date could cost you a hefty penalty. The...