IRS Changes Deadline to File W-2 and 1099's

Issue Number:    IR-2016-143 Reminder: Employers Face New Jan. 31 W-2 Filing Deadline; Some Refunds Delayed Until Feb. 15 IR-2016-143, Oct. 28, 2016 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded employers and small businesses of a new Jan. 31 filing...

Who's On Your Team?

Financial decisions can be difficult and may affect both current and future tax bills so having a team of professional advisors ready to help can be a great advantage.  It is wise to make sure your advisors know each other and work well together to achieve the...

Beware of Bogus Charities

When a crisis occurs, you want to help the victims.  Unfortunately, times of crisis are also when con artists are abundant and waiting to take advantage of your generosity.  When you plan to make a donation toward any cause watch for these signs that indicate a...

Good Debt, Bad Debt: What's the Difference?

Before incurring debt, ask yourself the following two questions. Does taking on this debt offer any benefits? One might think the best advice would always be to avoid debt. Your financial situation, however, can be enhanced by good debt. A higher salary, for example,...

7 Reasons Why a Smaller CPA Firm is a Great Place to Work

Public Accounting often gets a bad rap. In some situations it is warranted. However, do not dismiss working at a public accounting firm just yet. There is a major difference between a large public CPA firm and a small public CPA firm. Here are 7 reasons why a small...

When Disaster Strikes, Will Your Business Be Prepared?

Do you know how your business would be affected in the event of a disaster?  It may be time to begin planning if you’re not sure.  The following is a quick look at how you can prepare as well as what relief might be available following a disaster. BEFORE DISASTER...

A Quick Recordkeeping Guide

Do you have an overflowing file cabinet?  Are you unsure of what to keep and what to dispose of when it comes to tax information?  Work through the clutter with this quick guide. Expenses – Charitable donation acknowledgements, receipts for employee business...

Follow These Suggestions for Better Pricing Decisions

Every aspect of your business, including long-term viability, short-term profits, market share and customer loyalty are all affected by the prices you set for your products and services.  There is no perfect answer to this important decision, but you can use the...

Online Customer Service is Important

Excellent customer service is critical for any business, but challenges arise when dealing with customer complaints over the internet.  Take the following suggestions into consideration when responding to a customer complaint via email, social media or other online...

Update Your W-4 to Adjust Your Withholding

If you received a big tax refund or owed a lot of money to the IRS for 2015 taxes it may be time to update your Form W-4 with your employer.  Form W-4 is the Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate which tells your employer how to calculate your federal income...