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Gina Valorz Article
Gina Valorz was born and raised here in San Antonio, TX. “I love the city and everything it has to offer,” said Gina. She has lived in Sonoma Ranch since 2011. She and her husband David have a...
Don’t Make Foreign Income Your Dirty Little Secret
Tax Court recently upheld a $300,000 tax bill for a retired professor who followed the advice of embassy officials and his CPA when it came to reporting foreign income. It’s an essential lesson...
Buying a Distressed Business
It’s a unique time for small businesses. The economic ups and downs are creating both winners and losers. If you find yourself on the fortunate side, should you seize the opportunity to expand...
Why Did the IRS Trash 30 Million Paper Returns from 2020?
Ever been so far behind on paperwork or sorting mail that you were tempted to throw it all away and start fresh? That’s what the IRS did with 30 million business taxpayer documents received in...
HP’s Painful Employee Fraud Lesson
How did a giant tech company lose $5+ million due to one employee’s act of vendor fraud, and how can small businesses learn from their mistake? A former HP, Inc. (HP) employee recently pleaded...
We’re One of San Antonio’s Best Places to Work in 2022!
Steven Bankler, CPA, Ltd. has been named to the San Antonio Business Journal’s Best Places to Work and we couldn’t be more thrilled!Winners are based on anonymous employee surveys gauging...
Forensic Accounting Versus Business Valuation
If you rely solely on business valuation in litigation and business deals, you could be missing a critical piece of the puzzle. Forensic accounting can fill in the gaps and reveal a clearer...
When You Can’t Pay Your Federal Taxes
More than half of U.S. taxpayers know that they pay an inaccurate amount of taxes each year. Most overpay and are happy to receive a refund. But since IRS withholding changed in 2019, nearly...
Inflation and Your Small Business
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce reports that one in three small business owners consider inflation their top concern right now. Inflation worries have driven small business optimism about the...
IRS Whistleblowers Can Win 30% of What’s Due (But It’s Not Easy)
Money is a powerful motivator. That’s why the IRS Whistleblower Office is sometimes called into action, often when business partner disputes or divorce cases gain momentum. There could be a lot...
