The $40K Loan Nobody Mentioned , A True Bookkeeping Story

The $40K Loan Nobody Mentioned , A True Bookkeeping Storyby: Donna HarrisPublished on: 15/07/2026

A client mentioned a $40K loan in passing. One sentence. Like it wasn't a tax event. It was. Here's what happened — and what it means for every small business owner who thinks the details that feel small don't matter.

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The $40K Loan Nobody Mentioned , A True Bookkeeping Story

Expense or Liability? The One Mistake AI (and Most Business Owners) Get Wrong

Expense or Liability? The One Mistake AI (and Most Business Owners) Get Wrongby: Donna HarrisPublished on: 14/05/2026

Expense or liability? Most business owners get this wrong — and so does AI. Here's why it matters.

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Expense or Liability? The One Mistake AI (and Most Business Owners) Get Wrong