Cash Flow & Profit
“How do I figure out how much of my cash is actually mine and how much belongs to the IRS?”
Figuring out how much cash is truly available often starts with separating operating cash from amounts that are already spoken for, including payroll taxes, sales tax, estimated income tax, and other liabilities tied to prior activity. The answer can also depend on whether the business uses cash or accrual accounting, how owner draws are tracked, and whether any receipts were collected on behalf of a government agency. In many cases, reviewing bank balances alongside accounts payable, tax filings, and reserve amounts gives a clearer picture of what is effectively yours versus what is temporarily being held for the IRS. A targeted review with a CPA can turn the uncertainty into a clear next step.
In your 60-minute session, the KGOB advisor handling it will:
- Read your exact situation and tell you, in plain English, what’s actually going on.
- Lay out your options and the trade-offs — no jargon, no judgment.
- Give you a clear next step you can act on, whether that’s with us or on your own.
“As a freelancer, my business is profitable but I have no cash, why?”
“As a consultant, my business is profitable but I have no cash, why?”
“As a 1099 contractor, my business is profitable but I have no cash, why?”
“As a small business owner, my business is profitable but I have no cash, why?”
“How do I know how much of my money is actually mine vs the IRS's?”
“I operate on an accrual accounting basis but clients are paying me months late, can I switch to cash basis so I don't pay taxes on money I don't have?”
This page is a prompt to start a conversation, not tax or legal advice, and states no tax-law specifics as fact. A consult session does not by itself create an ongoing engagement. We do not promise specific outcomes or savings. Kohari Gonzalez Oneyear & Brown PLLC — Charlotte, NC.
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