Why Startups Fail (And How Smart Financial Strategy Can Change the Outcome)
Starting a business is exciting—but it’s also one of the most challenging journeys an entrepreneur can take. At Rae’s Accounting, one of the things we value most is sitting down with business owners at the very beginning—before the stress, before the confusion, and before costly mistakes start to happen. Because getting on the right path […]
The Most Common Tax Questions—And Why the Answer Isn’t Always Simple
Let’s clear up some of the misinformation I’m seeing out there 👀 Q: What is the “$600 rule”? A: This gets misunderstood ALL the time. The $600 rule relates to reporting requirements (like 1099s)—not when income becomes taxable.👉 If you’re self-employed, you are required to report income starting at $400, not $600. Q: Can I […]
Why Having an Enrolled Agent & Certified Tax Planning Coach Year-Round Changes Everything for Your Business
For many business owners, the relationship with their accountant begins and ends with tax season. Documents get dropped off, numbers get filed, and everyone hopes the outcome is acceptable. But the most successful business owners don’t treat accounting like a once-a-year obligation. They treat it like a strategic partnership. Working with an Enrolled Agent and […]
Car Loan Interest Tax Deduction (2025–2028): What You Need to Know
A new provision under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) may allow taxpayers to claim a car loan interest tax deduction for qualifying vehicle purchases made during tax years 2025 through 2028. That sounds straightforward—but like most tax law updates, eligibility depends on very specific rules. Not every vehicle qualifies, not every loan qualifies, […]
The Psychology of Money Management in Today’s Business World
The psychology of money management in today’s business environment extends far beyond spreadsheets and formulas. While the numbers still matter, long-term success is increasingly shaped by behavior, emotional discipline, and how effectively risk is managed. Business owners are making financial decisions in a landscape defined by uncertainty—economic shifts, rising costs, evolving tax laws, and constant […]
The Real Challenges Startups Face — and Why Getting It Right Early Matters
Starting a company is exciting. The ideas. The freedom. The potential. But behind the excitement is a reality most startups aren’t prepared for. Starting a business isn’t all late nights fueled by passion and big wins on social media. It’s constant decision-making, cash flow pressure, and financial responsibility — often before the business feels “real.” It’s learning […]
The Real Tax Burdens Facing Businesses Today (And Why Year-Round Tax Maintenance Matters)
When business owners think about tax challenges, the focus is often on one question: How much do I owe? But in today’s tax environment, the true burden goes far beyond the final number on a return. Modern businesses are navigating a tax landscape that is constantly shifting—one that requires ongoing attention, planning, and strategy to […]
2025 Wasn’t About Surviving. It Was About Building.
For many business owners, 2025 didn’t feel easy. There was uncertainty in the economy. Constant changes in tax rules and compliance. Pressure to make decisions quickly — and get them right. It would have been easy to slip into survival mode. But that’s not what happened here. Survival Reacts. Building Plans. Surviving looks like scrambling […]
Robin Rae Huntley
The Woman Who Turns Tax Chaos into Calm, Confusion into Clarity, and Business Owners into Confident CEOs