A $2.4 Million Job With No Line of Credit
Last spring, a civil contractor we work with signed a $2.4 million site development subcontract covering grading, underground utilities, and everything else that has to happen before anyone else sets foot on a project. This was a very large project for his company that required cash needs up front. Between equipment, fuel, operators, and materials,…
Attracct Accounting Advisors Welcomes New CPA
Attracct Accounting Advisors, the award-winning accounting and tax advisory firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Thomas B. Poole Jr., CPA to its growing team. This addition reflects the firm’s continued investment in building operational depth while staying true to its Louisiana roots and hands-on approach to financial partnership. A native of Zachary, Louisiana,…
What Is a Fractional CFO and Do You Need One?
Mark’s sitting in his truck on a Tuesday morning in March, looking at his banking app. $95,000 in the checking account. The business is busy: thirty employees, solid reputation, pipeline packed. He’s been putting off an equipment purchase for months, and the cash is finally there. Feels like an easy call. Before he pulls the…
Making Smarter Hiring Decisions: How to Use Your P&L to Make Smarter Hiring Decisions
Key Points: The door closes on another new meeting. Your team looks around the conference table with a collective sigh. A new client should be exciting, but instead you’re thinking about the proposal that’s already two days late, the client email sitting in your inbox since Tuesday, and the fact that your project manager just…
Business Cash Flow Problems & How to Solve Them
You’re a business owner sitting at our conference table. You’ve got strong revenue, a full client roster, and a talented team. But they’re stretched to capacity, and you’re overwhelmed, wondering why “success” feels so hard. You’re still dealing with business cash flow problems. Your business is working. It’s just the financial infrastructure that hasn’t caught…
The SALT Deduction in 2025 vs. 2026: What Changed, What’s Coming, and How to Prepare Now
The rules for the state and local tax (SALT) deduction are changing again under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The expanded caps, beginning in 2025, create real opportunities for homeowners, high-income earners, real estate investors, and pass-through business owners. These benefits increase slightly each year through 2029, then drop back to the original $10,000…
Tax Planning Strategies 2026: 11 Ways Small Business Owners Can Lower Taxes
New rules under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act have changed how deductions, credits, and write-offs work. With the right tax planning strategies, you can minimize your tax bill, improve cash flow, and pay less in taxes. If you own a small business, 2026 is not a year to “wing it” with taxes; it’s time to make informed decisions through tax planning strategies. …
2026 Tax Brackets Explained (for Dummies)
You must be wondering what the new 2026 tax brackets from the IRS actually mean for your paycheck. Every year, the IRS updates tax brackets to adjust for inflation and new laws that reshape the tax landscape. With the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) now fully in effect, 2026 brings some significant changes. By the end of…
Attracct Wrapped: 2025
CATEGORY 1: THE HEADLINERS #1 Chart-Topping Service Nothing compares to the joy of looking back at the service that topped the charts after pulling long hours till your coffee got colder and your sanity…questionable. Our #1 service with the most explosive growth in 2025 was… drum roll… TAX PLANNING. So, next time you’re drowning in receipts or trying to understand the difference between a…
Real Estate Professional Status or STR Loophole to Minimize Your W-2 Income?
If you’re trying to figure out how to minimize taxable income with rental losses, the answer almost always comes down to one thing. You need to understand how the IRS determines whether your activity is passive or non-passive, because that decision controls what you can actually deduct. This is where real estate professional status and…