Most Charlotte business owners fear the word “audit.” But the truth is, you don’t need to—if your books are clean, reconciled, and defensible. That starts with proactive bookkeeping—not scrambling during tax season. At Polaris Tax & Accounting, we work with
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What Is One of the Most Common Bookkeeping Mistakes Small Business Owners Make in Charlotte, NC?
By Joe Serrone
Running a business in Charlotte is fast-paced. With so much on your plate, it’s easy to let bookkeeping slide into the background. But ignoring it—or trusting the wrong person or platform to manage it—can quickly lead to avoidable errors that…
Charlotte NC Independent Contractor Classification: Section 530 Safe Harbor Updates
By Joe Serrone
Misclassifying workers as independent contractors can trigger steep payroll‐tax assessments and penalties—often exceeding 40 percent of gross payroll. For Charlotte, NC employers, the newly issued Rev. Proc. 2025-XX tightens the eligibility rules for the Section 530 safe harbor. In this…
Charlotte NC Business Owners: Are You Missing These 2025 Tax Planning Opportunities?
By Joe Serrone
Quick Summary: Charlotte is home to one of North Carolina’s fastest-growing business hubs—and with income tax changes in 2025, the opportunities to plan ahead (and save big) are real. Whether you’re an LLC, S Corp, or C Corp, here’s how…
Postdivorce Parenting and Child Support Disputes Resolved in Charlotte, Tennessee: Wisemueller v. Oliver
By K.O. Herston
How is the minimum child support award calculated in Tennessee?
Elon is Hiring (North Carolina)
Elon University School of Law invites applications for two long-term contract faculty positions in its Legal Method and Communication (LMC) program in the new Flex Program in Charlotte, North Carolina.LMC integrates coverage of fundamental legal analysis and writing skills with…
North Carolina’s Annual Report Filing: A Guide for Charlotte Businesses
By Joe Serrone
Every business in Charlotte must file an annual report with the North Carolina Secretary of State to maintain active status. This guide explains the filing process, deadlines, and penalties for non-compliance, helping you stay ahead of your obligations. 1. What…
Filing Taxes as a Freelancer in Charlotte, NC
By Joe Serrone
Charlotte’s growing gig economy has seen a rise in freelancers, consultants, and independent contractors. While freelancing offers flexibility, it also brings unique tax challenges. This guide outlines strategies for managing self-employment taxes, maximizing deductions, and staying compliant. 1. Understand Self-Employment…
The Charlotte 2024 Masters Conference Event is Next Week!: eDiscovery Conferences
By Doug Austin
The Charlotte 2024 Masters Conference event is next week, and you may be able to attend for FREE, courtesy of eDiscovery Today!
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Fight Over Historic Black School in Charlotte-Mecklenburg
In 2007, the Torrence-Lytle School in Huntersville, North Carolina was transferred to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission (HLC). The school (facade image below, and back view farther down), originally known as the Huntersville Colored High School, was built in 1937…