the sage abacus
TAX ADVISORS
Presented by Ley Ebrada,
Founder & CEO at Sage Abacus
The Sage Abacus Tax Advisors empowers women business owners with smart, stress-free tax strategies that keep more money in your pocket. As a women-owned and led firm, we don’t just crunch numbers—we collaborate, strategize, and maximize every deduction possible.
Because taxes shouldn’t be overwhelming—they should work for you, not against you.
Let’s build wealth, grow businesses, and win together.
And because I believe knowledge is power (and generosity multiplies wealth), I’m gifting you a free Tax Deductions Guide—your first step toward smarter savings and stress-free success.
Why We Do What We Do:
Overcoming Tax Terror to Find a $4,200 Refund
I want you to meet Sharmon, a brilliant dog training consultant who joined Sage Abacus last year. When she first came to us, she wasn't just anxious about her taxes—she was paralyzed.
She was losing sleep over the same three major fears that haunt almost every woman business owner:
The 3 Tax Fears We Hear Constantly:
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Fear of the Unknown: "I don't know what I don't know, and I'm terrified I'm messing up. I just file what I think is right, and hope the IRS doesn't find me."
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Fear of Owing a Fortune: "I've been so successful this year, which means I'm going to owe a massive tax bill. I haven't saved enough and now I'm panicking."
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Fear of the Audit: "I’m afraid to claim legitimate expenses because I think it will flag me for an audit. I’d rather overpay than go through that stress."
Sharmon had been living in this cycle of fear for years, overpaying out of sheer anxiety.
The Sage Abacus Difference
Our mission, rooted in the trust and transparency my father taught me, is to replace that panic with clarity and confidence.
When we first sat down with Sharmon, we didn’t start with her receipts; we started with her story. We held space for her to talk through her anxiety and explained, in plain English (no confusing jargon!), that the tax code isn't designed to be a weapon—it's a tool for smart business owners.
During our deep dive, we found three critical errors she was making based on her fears:
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She Feared the Audit, So She Ignored Deductions: Sharmon refused to claim her Home Office Deduction (even though her space was fully compliant) and was missing mileage for client meetings.
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She Didn't Know Her Structure: As a Sole Proprietor with significant income, she was paying a full 15.3% Self-Employment Tax on every dollar without optimizing her structure.
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She Confused Business with Personal: She was paying for business subscriptions (like Canva and her email service) on her personal card and forgetting to track them entirely.
The Outcome: Peace of Mind and a Big Win
By empowering Sharmon with knowledge, not just filing her papers, we were able to amend her last two years of returns.
We calmly and confidently demonstrated that her expenses were ordinary and necessary, allowing her to claim deductions she'd been too afraid to touch. We implemented a simple, modern tracking system to eliminate her fear of the unknown going forward.
The result? Sharmon received a total refund of $4,200 from the previous two years of overpayment.
That $4,200 wasn't just money; it was validation. It was the money she needed to hire a part-time assistant (creating her own meaningful opportunity) and finally feel like a confident, in-control CEO.
At Sage Abacus, we blend old-school values with modern solutions to make sure you, like Sharmon, get to keep more of what you earn and stop letting fear dictate your financial decisions. We're here to guide you, every step of the way.
