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Tax Resources

Plain-language answers to the tax questions our clients ask most.

St. Clair Advisory Group, LP - What Is FIRPTA in Real Estate?
FIRPTA

What Is FIRPTA in Real Estate?

What FIRPTA withholding is, who is responsible for it, and what foreign sellers should plan for before closing.

St. Clair Advisory Group, LP - How to Get Help With an IRS Notice
IRS

How to Get Help With an IRS Notice

How to read an IRS notice, how to reach a person at the IRS, and when to bring in a representative.

St. Clair Advisory Group, LP - How Much Does a CPA Charge for Taxes in Florida?
Tax Prep

How Much Does a CPA Charge for Taxes in Florida?

What drives the cost of professional tax preparation, and what to ask before you hire a firm.

St. Clair Advisory Group, LP - CPA vs. Enrolled Agent vs. Tax Preparer
Tax Prep

CPA vs. Enrolled Agent vs. Tax Preparer

The real differences in training, licensing, and IRS representation rights between common tax professionals.

St. Clair Advisory Group, LP - Florida Small Business Tax Deadlines for 2027
Small Business

Florida Small Business Tax Deadlines for 2027

The federal and Florida filing dates a small business owner should have on the calendar for 2027.

St. Clair Advisory Group, LP - Do I Need an Accountant for an LLC in Florida?
Small Business

Do I Need an Accountant for an LLC in Florida?

When a Florida LLC owner can handle the books alone, and when an accountant pays for itself.

St. Clair Advisory Group, LP - S Corp vs. LLC for Florida Small Businesses
Small Business

S Corp vs. LLC for Florida Small Businesses

How an LLC and an S corporation election differ, and how to tell when the election makes sense.

St. Clair Advisory Group, LP - Tax Treaties for Foreign Investors in U.S. Real Estate
International

Tax Treaties for Foreign Investors in U.S. Real Estate

What income tax treaties can and can't do for a foreign investor who owns U.S. property.

St. Clair Advisory Group, LP - Selling Florida Property as a Foreign Owner: Tax Checklist
FIRPTA

Selling Florida Property as a Foreign Owner: Tax Checklist

A step-by-step checklist for foreign owners selling Florida real estate, from before listing to the U.S. return.

St. Clair Advisory Group, LP - Year-Round Bookkeeping Checklist for Cape Coral Businesses
Bookkeeping

Year-Round Bookkeeping Checklist for Cape Coral Businesses

Weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end bookkeeping tasks that keep a small business ready for tax season.