Peggy James, CPA

When not crunching numbers or mastering spreadsheets, you’ll find Peggy exploring trails with her black lab Jesse, perfecting recipes in her kitchen, or enjoying long walks outdoors. Her extensive career spans both nonprofit and corporate finance, where she’s developed expertise in everything from foundational accounting practices to complex fiscal year-end closings complete with accruals and deferrals. Peggy particularly enjoys creating budgets for programs of all sizes and sharing her financial knowledge through training sessions with faculty, students, and staff.

Credentials

Bachelor of Arts in Government from the University of Virginia
Master of Accounting degree from North Carolina State University

Articles written by Peggy James, CPA

Owner reviews health insurance premiums

S Corp health insurance deductions: a practical guide

Confused about S Corp health insurance deductions? This CPA-written guide explains how premiums are deducted, reported, and taxed in 2026.

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Articles reviewed by Peggy James, CPA

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Employee expense reimbursement: What’s changing in 2026 (and how to prepare)

Use this guide to understand employee expense reimbursement updates and new rules to stay compliant, reduce risk, and manage reimbursements smoothly with confidence.

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Owner reviews business taxes

Tax-exempt business explained: Qualification rules and perks

Get familiar with the rules, benefits, and compliance tips for tax-exempt businesses, including eligibility requirements and managing payroll efficiently.

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Payroll for real estate businesses: Rules, challenges, and solutions

Real estate payroll can be tricky because it often often involves commissions, contractors, and irregular pay. This guide explains the rules, challenges, and ways to streamline it.

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Attorney helps client

Managing law firm payroll: Best practices for legal employers

Explore payroll best practices for legal employers, including partner payments, trust accounting, and legal-specific compliance rules.

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Streamlining payroll is the first step to a smarter tech stack

See how streamlining payroll helps accounting professionals save time, improve accuracy, and earn more by running every client on one trusted platform.

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How agriculture payroll solutions can streamline your farm’s payroll

See how agriculture payment solutions can streamline transactions, boost security and improve financial access to support farmers and agribusinesses.

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Franchise payroll 101: Everything you need to know

Learn the essentials of franchise payroll, from compliance to automation, to ensure smooth payroll management for your business.

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Tipped employee payroll 101: Everything you need to stay compliant

Learn how to run payroll for tipped employees, from wages, tip credits, and taxes to reporting rules for keeping your business compliant.

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Medium-sized business payroll: What growing companies need to know

This primer shares how to keep pace with payroll obligations as your company grows — from moving beyond spreadsheets to avoiding compliance errors.

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