Abigail Y. Murray CPA, LLC, our full-service CPA firm, has accumulated over 40 years’ worth of experience and information while serving McAllen citizens and businesses. Whether you are looking for a VCFO in McAllen or a personal accountant to help you file your taxes, the information Abby has compiled into the blogs down below will give you a small taste of the personal brand of success she delivers to individuals and local businesses looking to streamline their financial and tax-filing processes.
There’s No Such Thing as the Boogeyman: 8 Tax Audit Myths and Misunderstandings
Tax season is stressful enough without having to worry about a dreadful audit. Unfortunately, the average American probably has only a vague understanding of what a tax audit actually is and this lack of information leaves many in fear of that obscure tax boogeyman....
Oh, Those Crazy Taxes
Who doesn’t love tax season? All those wonderful tax codes...millions of tantalizing words detailing obscure taxation rules...keeping up with the nearly 5,000 changes that have occurred over the last decade plus...doesn’t it all sound so amazing? Maybe we are a little...
Tis’ the Season to Be Prepared
It’s here once again, citizens of the Rio Grande Valley, and no, we don’t mean the end of football season. While our beloved state sport is going away for a couple of months, there’s something else on the horizon that needs our attention just as much as a Cowboy’s...
Employers: IRS is Cracking Down Once Again on Payroll Service Providers
The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) recently sent a report to the IRS that noted a need for improvements to protect employers that use payroll providers. The TIGTA audit report found that several payroll providers had not been fulfilling...
What Trump’s Presidency Means for Taxes
What Trump’s Presidency Means for Taxes The 2016 presidential race is over, and just like with any other transfer of power, there are a lot of uncertainties and questions that remain to be answered. While it’s impossible to fully determine what exactly is going to...
Are You a Smart Taxpayer? Don’t Forget These 5 Charitable Donation Tips
The holiday season is full of cheer, joy, family, food, and good will. That’s why this is one of the best times of the year for charities to solicit donations. And while the holiday season allows us the opportunity to reflect on our blessings and offer support to...
What You Need to Know About the Upcoming IRS Program
Over $400 billion is owed in back taxes to the U.S. Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is after more than 7 million taxpayers, and now they have enlisted the help of private debt collectors. Back in late 2015, the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation...
Fourth Quarter Hero
The fourth quarter in sports is usually when the true champion steps up and takes control of the game. Likewise, dedicating some time and effort into your financial plan during the last three months of the year can truly make bring out the tax-cutting game changer in...
5 Financial Tips for Your College Student
Gaining 15 pounds and balancing a social life during freshman year aren’t the only things your child will have to worry about once the school year starts up. [bctt tweet="Forget about the dreaded ‘Freshman 15’ or maintaining a social status, let’s talk about money. "...
7 Smart Tips to Paying Off Debt
It’s no secret that a good portion of American households are living with some substantial debt. In fact, the average U.S. household has about $16,000 in credit card debt and $130,000 in total debt. Considering it takes a mortgage, car loan, credit cards, and students...