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Brian Streig
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CPA focusing on tax.
Escaping from the bird and looking for my #TaxTwitter friends.
Austin, Breckenridge, Italy, tattoos, food and my puppy.
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It's all very simple:

If you have to ask "Is it taxable?" - it probably is.

If you have to ask "Is it deductible?" - it probably isn't.

#Tax
Because this comes up a lot, I decided to write a post about the compensation deduction for the Texas Franchise Tax calculation.

Texas Franchise Tax Reminder: Extended 2025 Reports Due November 17 — Watch the $450K Compensation Limit cbriancpa.com/2025/11/12/2...
Texas Franchise Tax Reminder: 2025 Extended Reports Due Nov 17
The extended 2025 Texas Franchise Tax Report deadline is Monday, November 17, 2025. Don’t forget the $450,000 per-person compensation deduction limit — it applies across the entire combined group, eve...
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November 12, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Texas Franchise Tax Reminder: Extended 2025 Reports Due November 17 — Watch the $450K Compensation Limit

If you extended your Texas Franchise Tax Report earlier this year, the final deadline is coming up soon — Monday, November 17, 2025. That means you’re filing the 2025 Texas Franchise Tax…
Texas Franchise Tax Reminder: Extended 2025 Reports Due November 17 — Watch the $450K Compensation Limit
If you extended your Texas Franchise Tax Report earlier this year, the final deadline is coming up soon — Monday, November 17, 2025. That means you’re filing the 2025 Texas Franchise Tax Report, even though it covers financial activity from your 2023 or 2024 accounting year. Understanding the Report Year vs. Accounting Period Each Texas Franchise Tax Report is named for the…
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November 12, 2025 at 4:58 PM
I'm looking forward to giving a presentation to the BDO Alliance Diversity Roundtable about how to make the holiday season fun, educational, and inclusive!

Cultural & Religious Holidays: November 2025 – January 2026 cbriancpa.com/2025/11/01/c...
Cultural & Religious Holidays: November 2025 – January 2026
Help your firm foster awareness and inclusion this holiday season. This 2025–2026 Cultural & Religious Holiday Calendar highlights major observances, with practical DEI insights to promote respect, gr...
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November 12, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Easy Chicken Pozole Verde – Our Comforting Green Chili Soup

🌿 Easy Chicken Pozole Verde – Comforting Green Chile Soup with Hominy and Tomatillos Pozole is one of those dishes that fills the house with warmth and the kind of aroma that makes everyone wander into the kitchen. This version of Chicken…
Easy Chicken Pozole Verde – Our Comforting Green Chili Soup
🌿 Easy Chicken Pozole Verde – Comforting Green Chile Soup with Hominy and Tomatillos Pozole is one of those dishes that fills the house with warmth and the kind of aroma that makes everyone wander into the kitchen. This version of Chicken Pozole Verde started from a recipe printed on the back of a can of Las Palmas Green Chile Enchilada Sauce — but with a few tweaks (and a little inspiration from Curt), it’s become our go-to bowl of comfort.
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November 2, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Someone posted a recipe for Egg Roll Chile Rellenos on Facebook, and now all I can think about is turning it into Egg Roll Tamales. #AccountantsWhoCook
November 2, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Today’s #AllSaintsDay sent me down a bit of a rabbit hole…

I started by making fun festive Slack statuses for our team, and then ended up creating a Cultural & Religious Holiday Calendar for accounting firms. 🌍✨

📖 Read & download: cbriancpa.com/2025/11/01/c...

#DEI #Accounting #Leadership
Cultural & Religious Holidays: November 2025 – January 2026
Help your firm foster awareness and inclusion this holiday season. This 2025–2026 Cultural & Religious Holiday Calendar highlights major observances, with practical DEI insights to promote respect, gr...
cbriancpa.com
November 2, 2025 at 1:43 AM
So, if you care to find me
Look to the western skies.
October 31, 2025 at 12:34 AM
We're currently up in Breckenridge, CO, and made this incredible Spicy Italian Chicken and Potatoes Sheet Pan Dinner. This recipe was inspired by ChatGPT, but of course we tweaked it. We also included so me recommendations for cooks up in the higher elevations.
Spicy Italian Chicken and Potatoes Sheet Pan Dinner
We're currently up in Breckenridge, CO, and made this incredible Spicy Italian Chicken and Potatoes Sheet Pan Dinner. It all started when we found a great deal on frozen Tyson Boneless Skinless Diced Chicken Breasts. We also found some new potatoes on sale, so we bought a bunch. When we got home, we started searching for recipes that would use both of them.
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October 26, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Saturday morning chores of hauling and stacking a 1/2 cord of wood are done 🥳

Now we can sit back and watch some football ⚽️
October 25, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Ok, I told ChatGPT that we bought a big bag of frozen chicken breasts and golden potatoes and asked for suggestions on what we can make.

She came up with Spicy Roasted Chicken and Potatoes.

It was really good and I'll make it again.
Recipe coming soon.
#AccountantsWhoCook
October 25, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Tonight, we made some butternut squash pasta with Italian sausage. I've been waiting since last autumn to make this 🧑‍🍳

But we're not always fancy. Last night, we made Cheetos Flaming Hot Mac-n-Cheese.
#AccountantsWhoCook
October 24, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Reposted by Brian Streig
🚨Dear white people who STILL wonder why black people are hesitant to trust, to feel safe marching in the streets, to do anything without the weight of oppression. The rules never changed. Hate never let up and crimes against POC will continue to rise. Being blinded by privilege is your decision. 1/2
October 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We went down to the community hot tub and listened to old music. It's crazy how relevant some of the 70s and 80s folk and pre-grunge songs are to the events of today.
October 21, 2025 at 2:20 AM
I'm assuming CCH Axcess is completely down as of 10:15 am MDT?

Is everyone else getting this error?

#TaxTwitter #CCH #Axcess
October 20, 2025 at 4:32 PM
What's everyone doing this glorious 1st Saturday after Busy Season?

We're driving through the Hill Country and listening to college football on the XM.
October 18, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Reposted by Brian Streig
Congrats to every Republican who warned about the massively dangerous pro-terrorist “I Hate America” rallies who now gets to see their words featured in a Daily Show montage with images of sweet little grandmothers waving little American flags
October 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Reposted by Brian Streig
MARYVILLE, TN

#NoKingsInAmerica 🇺🇸
October 18, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Reposted by Brian Streig
Millions of people are expected to attend “No Kings” protests across the country Saturday, voicing anger at what some say they see as increasingly authoritarian governance by the Trump administration.
‘No Kings’ protests are planned in every U.S. state. Here’s what to know.
More than 2,600 demonstrations are planned Saturday across every state, in towns and cities around America’s most recognizable landmarks
www.washingtonpost.com
October 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Reposted by Brian Streig
If you’re out & about today, don’t forget to lock your phone with a passcode & turn off your facial recognition.
October 18, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Curt made an impulse purchase at @heb to surprise me tonight for our end of busy season celebration.

How many other cities celebrate their breakfast tacos with an IPA.

Other Half Brewery and Point House Brewery collaboration 🌮
#TaxTwitter
October 16, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Thursday, October 16, 2025, is #SpiritDay.

I know #TaxSky will be recovering from a hard deadline, but go ahead and put on something purple and take a stand against bullying and show support for LGBTQ Youth.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, is Spirit Day — when millions of people around the world wear purple to take a stand against bullying and show support for LGBTQ+ youth.

What began as a single student’s act of compassion has become a global movement of visibility and solidarity.
October 15, 2025 at 1:20 AM
I'm not endorsing any additional procrastination, but, if you're in a designated disaster area, it might be better to use the extra time and save your sanity. #TaxTwitter

Central Texas - most of our counties are covered from the July 4th floods.
October 14, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Reposted by Brian Streig
Asking again, if you're a UT-Austin grad, to add your name to this open letter. You can also forward it to President James Davis (president@utexas.edu) and the UT Board of Regents (bor@utsystem.edu).
Some select quotes from Texas alumni on the “Compact for Academic Excellence” currently being offered by the Trump Administration.

(Photo by Vivian Arcidiacono on Unsplash)

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October 14, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Here's a great explanation of the history of Columbus Day.

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Why Italian Americans Were Given Columbus Day - Day 13 Of Italian American Heritage Month
YouTube video by Growing Up Italian
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October 13, 2025 at 6:25 PM
As an Italian-American, I’ve learned that #ColumbusDay isn’t about glorifying a man—it’s about belonging.

But we can also honor the truth of Indigenous history. Both stories matter. Both deserve respect. 🇮🇹🪶 #IndigenousPeoplesDay

Read more 👇
October 12, 2025 at 9:22 PM