Posts by Michael A. Cook LLC

If the IRS sent you a notice about unpaid taxes, missing returns, or a balance due, the most important thing to do right now is not to push it aside. Waiting only makes things harder — penalties grow, interest adds up, and options become limited. And with the IRS increasing automated enforcement, many people are…

Bookkeeping Tip: Don’t Wait Until Year-End to Reconcile! Keeping your books current each month helps you spot issues early — like missing expenses, client payments, or cash flow surprises. Besides, waiting until year-end can make tax time stressful and costly. Little steps, like reconciling, make for a big difference. Then be consistent, and you have…

📅 September Tax Deadlines to Know 👉 Stay ahead of deadlines—don’t risk penalties or missed opportunities. I’m here to help you stay compliant and keep more of what you earn.

Feeling behind on your books? Let’s get you caught up — simply, affordably, and without the stress. Hi, I’m Michael Cook — a trusted, friendly tax and bookkeeping professional serving individuals, solopreneurs, and small businesses across the U.S. This summer, I’m offering special mid-year review and cleanup services to help you reset and move forward…

Did you know keeping your receipts organized now can save you hundreds at tax time? Michael Cook Tax & Bookkeeping LLC can help you set up a simple system to track your expenses using QuickBooks or easy alternatives that fit your lifestyle. Message us today to schedule your free 15-minute consultation to get your finances…

With only A Few Days Left In 2023, the best way to finish your year (2023) strong and get a jump start on your taxes is to connect with a Tax Pro. Get some tax planning in. Have your questions answered. Take the necessary steps to make your small business tax-ready. Times are hard. It…

Be careful of shady tax professionals and watch for common warning signs, including charging a fee based on the size of the refund. A major red flag or bad sign is when the tax preparer is unwilling to sign the dotted line. Avoid these “ghost” preparers, who will prepare a tax return but refuse to…

Just ask your Tax Pro how much more difficult it is to prepare an S. corporation or Partnership tax return without a tax-ready set of books – that is, from just a list of income and expenses. Tax Pros now need information from the balance sheet, also, to properly prepare the required IRS basics worksheets.…