Blog category · 10 articles
Tax decisions made early in the year are cheaper than corrections made at filing time. The articles here cover estimated tax payments, employee benefits that reduce taxes, and planning for business and owner returns. They are written for healthcare agency and practice owners.
Homecare Accounting
S corp reasonable salary for home care and home health owners: IRS factors, how to document pay, 2026 payroll tax math, health insurance, Illinois tax.
· 11 min read
Dental Accounting
Should a dentist elect S corp status? See how payroll tax compares with self-employment tax, what reasonable salary means, and when it does not pay.
· 9 min read
Dental Accounting
Starting a dental practice? A checklist for entity choice, S corp timing, staff payroll, bookkeeping setup and equipment, sourced to irs.gov.
· 9 min read
Tax Strategy
Bookkeeper vs accountant vs CPA: what each does, how credentials differ, signs you have outgrown a bookkeeper, and how to choose for your business.
· 9 min read
Tax Strategy
How to hire a CPA for your business: when you need one, how to verify the license, 10 questions to ask, red flags, the first 90 days, and how to switch.
· 10 min read
Homecare Accounting
Caregiver overtime for home care agencies: pay after 40 hours, paid travel time, live-in sleep rules and how to handle changing weekly hours.
· 13 min read
Fractional CFO
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· 11 min read
Tax Strategy
Tax preparation in Naperville, IL for individuals and small businesses. Soriaga & Associates, LLC, a CPA firm since 1985 — flat-fee quotes, free consultation, direct CPA access.
· 5 min read
Tax Strategy
Four employee benefits that help small businesses and healthcare agencies retain staff while lowering taxes, explained by a CPA.
· 2 min read
Tax Strategy
How to calculate and pay quarterly estimated taxes, the safe harbor rules and deadlines, and how to avoid penalties and surprises at tax time.
· 3 min read
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