New AFH Owner?
Start Your Taxes Simple, Clear, and Stress-Free.
Opening an Adult Family Home is exciting — but the tax rules can feel confusing.
You don’t need to figure this out alone.
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We guide new AFH owners step-by-step so you understand exactly what to do from day one.
What New AFH Owners Struggle With
Starting an AFH brings many questions:
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What forms do I need to file?
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What expenses can I deduct?
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How does Medicaid waiver work?
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Do I need an LLC or S-Corp?
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What do lenders want to see?
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How do I keep things “correct” from the beginning?
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What happens at tax time?
You don’t need all the answers at once.
We make everything easy to understand.
How We Help New AFH Owners
We give you a clear, simple plan for your taxes and your new business.
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Here’s what we help you with:
✔ What tax forms you need as a new AFH
No guessing — we explain it step-by-step.
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✔ What expenses you can deduct
We explain AFH-specific deductions in simple words.
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✔ How Medicaid waiver is treated for taxes
So you don’t overpay.
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✔ Basic setup guidance for your business structure
LLC? Sole proprietor? S-Corp later? We guide you.
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✔ What lenders will ask for in the future
So your numbers are clean from the start.
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✔ What to expect during your first tax season
We prepare you early so you are not stressed.
WHAT I DO NOT DO
To keep things simple and clear, we:
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Do not open your business or set up licensing
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Do not create your payroll
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Do not do your bookkeeping
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Do not run your AFH operations
Instead, we:
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Guide you
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Explain the rules
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Keep your taxes correct
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Help you avoid expensive mistakes
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Support you all year
Why Starting Correct Matters
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Doing things right in your first year protects you from:
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IRS problems
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Wrong filings
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Missed deductions
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Payroll confusion
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Messy books
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Problems with future loans
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Paying more tax than needed
A clean start sets your AFH up for success.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need bookkeeping before talking to you?
No. We help you even if nothing is done yet.
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Can you explain AFH taxes in simple English?
Yes. We speak clearly and make everything easy to understand.
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Do you work with both WA and OR?
Yes. We help AFH owners in both states.
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Can you help me understand Medicaid waiver?
Yes. We explain which parts are tax-free and how to report them.
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What happens if I do something wrong?
Most mistakes can be fixed — we guide you on next steps.
