An Afternoon Volunteering at Chop’s Teen Club
A few of us from Linkenheimer spent a couple hours at Chop's Teen Club in Santa Rosa last week. We came to paint, clean and help support a local non-profit that is shaping future generations in Sonoma County. The Chairs The chairs we refreshed weren't new. They came from Lena's, the restaurant that operated in [...]
Behind on Bookkeeping? Here’s How to Get Back on Track
Running a business requires juggling countless responsibilities. Not surprisingly, bookkeeping tasks often end up on the bottom of to-do lists. The good news is that falling behind doesn’t necessarily mean your financial records are beyond repair. With a disciplined approach and the right support, you can regain control. Recognize the issue Many business owners don’t [...]
Demystifying Like-Kind Exchanges
If you’re a real estate developer or a small business owner who owns commercial real estate, you might be thinking about selling a property. If it has appreciated significantly, a Section 1031 like-kind exchange may allow you to defer tax on some or all of the gain. With this transaction, you exchange one property for [...]
A New Chapter, the Same Mission: Linkenheimer’s 2026 El Salvador Eye Care Trip
For nearly two decades, "the gift of vision" has been woven into who we are. It started back in 2007 with our first eye care trips to the Rio San Juan region of Nicaragua — a partnership that started with John Jones and the Santa Rosa Sunrise Rotary and over the [...]
June 15 Is Coming. Here’s What’s Due.
June 15 doesn't get the same attention as April 15, and that's exactly why it catches people off guard. It's a quieter deadline, but it's a real one — and for most taxpayers it comes down to one thing: estimated tax payments. Whether you file as an individual or run a business, here's what may [...]
Self-Employed? Don’t Overlook a Roth IRA
Some small business owners overlook Roth IRAs because they assume their income is too high for them to qualify to make Roth contributions. Others may think their current tax rate is higher than it will be in retirement, making current tax deductions more valuable than future tax-free distributions. However, if you don't at least consider [...]