Tax & Accounting Insights
for Texas Businesses
Strategic tax tips, accounting advice, and financial insights from Evans Sternau CPA — serving businesses and individuals in Houston, Austin, Dallas, and The Woodlands.
Tax on Freelance Work: What Every Independent Worker Should Know
Freelance taxes hit differently: income tax, self-employment tax, quarterly payments, and deductions all matter if you want to stay IRS-safe.
How Does Tax Season Work? Key Dates and Changes for 2026
Tax season 2026 is different: new One, Big, Beautiful Bill deductions, key filing dates and a shift to mostly digital refunds – here’s what to know now.
Construction Tax Deductions: A Complete Guide for Contractors
Construction tax deductions can protect cash flow and margins. Learn what contractors can write off – from tools and mileage to payroll and permits now.
Internet Sales Tax Explained: What It Is and When It Applies
Internet sales tax is now the rule. Learn when nexus triggers collection, how marketplace laws work, and avoid costly penalties in every state.
Real Estate Agent Tax Deductions Checklist: The Complete Guide
Keep more of your real estate income with smart tax deductions – mileage, marketing, home office, tech, and recordkeeping tips to stay compliant.
Generation Skipping Transfer Tax: What It Is and When It Applies
Passing wealth to grandkids? The Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax can add a 40% hit. Learn when it applies and how to plan smart before it’s too late.
Partnership / Single Member LLC vs S Corp: Which Business Structure is Best?
S Corp, partnership, or single-member LLC? Compare taxes, liability, and control so you choose the right structure for your U.S. startup from day one.
What Is a Franchise Tax in Texas? Your 101 Guide to Rules and Deadlines
Texas franchise tax made simple: who must file, the $2.47M no-tax-due threshold, how margin is calculated, May 15 deadlines, plus mistakes to avoid!
What Is ROI in Real Estate? Calculations, Tips & Strategy
What is ROI in real estate? Learn the key formulas for rentals and flips, what a “good” ROI looks like, and tactics to boost returns.
