Lifaver Trujillo, CPA, PLLC Cuando decidí abrir mi propia firma de contabilidad, Lifaver Trujillo, CPA, PLLC, tenía una meta muy clara: ser un recurso confiable y accesible para los emprendedores hispanos del área de Cary-Durham. Como contador bilingüe, sé de primera mano lo importante que es poder hablar de finanzas, impuestos y el futuro de tu negocio en el idioma con el que te sientes más cómodo. Por Qué Esto Es Importante para Mí Muchos dueños de negocios en nuestra comun

Every January I hear the same question. “I paid someone. Do I have to give them a 1099?” For 2026 the rule changed, and October is a better time to look at it than January. If you paid $2,000 or more in 2026 to someone who is not your employee, for work done for your business, you most likely need Form 1099-NEC. Before 2026, the floor was $600. Add up every payment to that same person for the whole year. Do not look at one check by itself. An employee does not get a 1099. An

Behind every business is a story of hard work, sacrifice, and perseverance. This Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate those building a better future for their families and communities.

A Practical Guide to Protecting Your Profit Margin, Strengthening Your Records, and Preparing for Tax Season For a contractor, identifying a deduction is only half the job. The other half is being able to show that the expense was legitimate, related to the business, and supported by sufficient documentation. Organized bookkeeping can do more than reduce your tax burden: it can also help you understand the true margin on each project, make better purchasing decisions, and res