AAAAmerican CPA

10/15/2026

Would you hand a stranger your tax records? 🔒

Your financial documents contain some of your most private information, and how your accountant handles them matters as much as the numbers.

Here’s our 5-step process to keep your files safe, from upload to deletion. Swipe through 👉

Which one surprised you most? Tell us below. 👇

Want to see how we’d handle your documents? Message us “SECURE”.

10/09/2026

It only took 15 Minutes to Solve a Bar Owner Accounting problem!

09/30/2026

5 red flags that can trigger an IRS audit. Swipe through and see if any sound familiar 🚩

Worried about compliance? Our team offers IRS audit representation, so you don't have to face the IRS alone.

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Expert accounting, tax, and advisory services tailored for growth and long-term success.

09/29/2026

Did you know you could be sitting on a tax credit you've never claimed?

This client assumed R&D tax credits were only for tech startups and research labs. They weren't — and that assumption almost cost them $18,000.

If your business has developed, tested, or improved a product, process, or piece of software (even through trial and error that didn't pan out), you may already qualify. No extra spending. No lab required.

Curious if this applies to you? Book a free R&D tax credit consult with us — link below. 👇

09/21/2026

$18,000 left on the table — because they assumed R&D credits were only for tech startups. They're not.

Think you qualify? Free consult, link in bio.

09/17/2026

Tax season sneaks up fast, and most small business owners miss deductions they're fully entitled to. Here are 3 we see people forget every year — home office, mileage, and startup costs.

Which one surprised you? Drop a comment below, or send us a message and we'll walk you through what you might be missing.

Serving businesses across LA, the SF Bay Area, San Jose

09/17/2026

Tax season sneaks up fast — and most small business owners miss deductions they're fully entitled to.

Here are 3 we see people forget every year:

🏠 Home office deduction — even a shared space can qualify if you use it regularly for work
🚗 Mileage — every client meeting, bank trip, and supply run adds up over a year
🚀 Startup costs — up to $5,000 in costs before you officially launched can often be deducted

Which one surprised you? Drop a comment below 👇 or send us a message and we'll walk you through what you might be missing.

Serving businesses across LA, the SF Bay Area, San Jose, Irvine & Las Vegas.

09/12/2026

My business did $30,000 last month... and I paid myself $400. 😳

It wasn't clients lowballing me — it was because I never understood my own numbers.

I was marking up materials 10%, and pricing my time like I owed people a discount.

Your markup is your PROFIT.
Your rate keeps the lights on.

There's ONE number most owners never calculate — and it's why they stay busy and broke.

👉 Comment "COST" and I'll send you the breakdown.

Stop guessing. Start pricing on purpose. 💰

09/03/2026

𝙈𝙤𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙨 — 𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙫𝙖𝙣 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙬𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙤𝙛𝙛 🚐

Your van isn't just how you get to your furry clients — it's a legitimate tax write-off. Here's what you may be able to deduct:

✅ Mileage — Track every mile between appointments (not your commute from home, though!). You can typically choose between the standard mileage rate OR actual expenses — pick whichever saves you more.

✅ Actual van expenses — Gas, oil changes, repairs, tires, insurance, and even a portion of your loan interest or lease payments, based on your business-use percentage.

✅ Depreciation — If you own your grooming van, you may be able to deduct a chunk of its value over time (or all at once under certain rules — ask your tax pro!).

✅ Parking & tolls — Yep, those add up too.

✅ Van-specific gear — Water tanks, grooming tables, generators, signage/wraps — anything permanently installed for business use.

💡 Pro tip: Keep a mileage log! A simple notebook or app (MileIQ, Everlance, QuickBooks) can save you serious money at tax time — and keep you audit-proof.

08/28/2026

Running payroll shouldn't feel like a second job. 😅 Here are 3 signs your small business payroll process needs an upgrade:

1️⃣ Payday eats up your whole week
2️⃣ Compliance mistakes and missed deadlines keep slipping through
3️⃣ Growth (new hires, states, contractors) is exposing gaps in your setup

Sound familiar? Modern payroll software can fix all three. Link in bio to see how. 👇