226 | Need to know OBBBA highlights for Bookkeepers Adrian Lopez

Jan 14, 2026

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The 'One Big Beautiful Bill' introduces significant tax changes for 1099s, depreciation, and employer credits, emphasizing meticulous bookkeeping for compliance and savings. Listen in to the conversation with Adrian & Serena as they unpack the need-to-know highlights for bookkeepers and how you can stand out in the industry by making a few small changes to your processes.

In this episode you’ll hear:

1099 Reporting Changes
Bonus Depreciation and Section 179
Tips and Charitable Contributions
Employer Tax Credits and Deductions
Pass-Through Entity Tax and Reconciliation

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205 ⎸ Protecting Your Clients from Audits with Ex Irs Auditor Adrian Lopez

Meet Adrian

I’m Adrian Lopez, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and former IRS Revenue Agent.

During my tenure as a Revenue Agent in the IRS Small Business / Self-Employed Division, I audited self-employed and small business taxpayers like restaurants, construction contractors, real estate agents & brokers, wealth managers, tax preparers, and farmers.

Now, I help individuals, families, small businesses, and non-profits thrive by providing quality tax return preparation, tax planning & advisory, bookkeeping & accounting, and tax representation.

Connect with Adrian

Website: https://anlcpa.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianl1996/

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