Don’t Fall for This Fake IRS CP53E Notice Scam

A new wave of tax-related fraud is targeting taxpayers through what appears to be official IRS communication, specifically CP53E notices. While CP53E is a legitimate IRS notice in certain cases, scammers are now exploiting confusion around it to steal sensitive...

This is what’s quietly costing owners millions at exit

Carie Pace, Managing Partner at Alpina Tax & Accounting Services. Most business owners think exit planning starts when a buyer shows up.It doesn’t. Your entity structure, tax strategy, and asset setup today will determine how much you actually keep when you sell....

You Don’t Have to Be Wrong to Lose an IRS Audit

Carie Pace, Managing Partner at Alpina Tax & Accounting Services. The Internal Revenue Service has ramped up enforcement with tens of billions in new funding from the Inflation Reduction Act. And they’ve been clear about the target: Successful business owners. If...

5 Hidden Cash Flow Leaks Caused by Poor Tax Planning

Carie Pace, Managing Partner at Alpina Tax & Accounting Services. The Problem Most Business Owners Don’t See (And How Smart Business Owners Fix Them Before It’s Too Late) You’re watching your cash. Revenue. Expenses. Margins. Payroll. But there’s one place cash is...