Scott West Accounting And Tax Service LLC

06/05/2026

Feeling 'stretched' despite a steady income? You're not alone — 36% of Americans have more credit card debt than emergency savings. Learn simple, practical steps to rebuild breathing room, reduce anxiety, and protect your cash flow. Find out how to start small and get resilient.

Learn why financial stress is rising despite steady income and how to build an emergency fund that protects your cash flow from high-interest debt.

06/04/2026

Launching a crowdfunding campaign? Know how to protect your proceeds, claim allowable deductions, and when your raise becomes an SEC-regulated investment. Surprise: personal donations aren’t tax-deductible—and even without a 1099‑K you may still owe tax. Find out.

Learn how to navigate the tax implications of crowdfunding. From 1099-K reporting to SEC equity rules, discover strategies to protect your fundraising income.

06/03/2026

Feeling the squeeze? Uncertainty is stretching sales cycles — but smart small businesses protect margins with clean books, cash-focused pricing, lean teams and simple AI that can free 5–10 hrs/week. Ready to stop guessing and take control of your cash flow? Find out how.

Learn how smart business owners navigate inflation and interest rates by improving financial visibility, cash flow planning, and operational discipline.

06/02/2026

Turn healthcare into a tax-free wealth-builder: pair an HSA with an HDHP to lower premiums, invest tax-free, and pay medical costs tax-free — a true "stealth IRA." Surprise: 2026 now lets more marketplace Bronze plans and certain direct primary care fees qualify. Find out how this can boost your retirement savings.

Maximize your 2026 tax savings with our expert guide on HSAs and HDHPs. Learn about new contribution limits, eligibility rules, and retirement planning tips.

06/01/2026

Freelancers & investors: June 15 is the Q2 estimated tax deadline—miss it and penalties + interest can quickly eat into your cash flow. You can avoid surprises by paying 90% of this year’s tax or 100% (110% if AGI > $150K) of last year’s. Find out which option fits you.

Learn who needs to make the June 15 estimated tax payment, how to calculate your Q2 taxes, and strategies to avoid IRS underpayment penalties.

06/01/2026

If your withholding is insufficient or you receive income without tax withholding, you may need to make an estimated tax payment by June 15.

05/29/2026

States are using online sports betting to fund tax relief — Nebraska’s proposal could capture $87M over 5 years to help lower property taxes. Surprising: most of the money comes from online bets, not casinos. Curious what this means for your wallet? Find out.

States are increasingly using online sports betting to generate tax revenue without raising broad taxes. Discover what this means for your tax burden.

05/28/2026

Launching a business? You could deduct up to $5,000 in start-up and $5,000 in organizational costs in year one—and amortize the rest over 15 years. Surprising tax relief before you even open—just keep good records and make the right election. Find out how.

Discover how to deduct start-up and organizational costs for your new business. Learn which expenses qualify, deduction limits, and tax strategies.

05/27/2026

Portland may overhaul its hated $35 arts tax — replacing it with a tiered $50/$100 charge while exempting lower-income residents. Surprise: about one-third of current payers (≈151,000 people) could drop off the rolls, but the city aims to keep $12M and cut collection headaches. Read now to see what it means for you.

Discover how Portland's proposed overhaul to the Arts Education and Access Tax could shift the tax burden, exempt lower earners, and impact local taxpayers.

05/26/2026

Had to return a signing bonus after already paying taxes? Surprising but true: the IRS’s Claim of Right rule (for repayments over $3,000) can help you reclaim those taxes with a credit or deduction. Find out which option gets you more back.

Did you repay a bonus or disputed sale? Discover how the Claim of Right doctrine offers tax relief through deductions or credits for returned income.