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Seven Midyear Strategies in Vogue

Posted by Marty Williams, CPA on Jun 19, 2017

Popular ideas for individuals and businesses

While the climate for tax reform remains uncertain, individual taxpayers and small-business owners are advised to act based on the current laws of the land, unless there is a definite change. Keeping that in mind, here are seven ideas to consider as we head into summer.

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Posted in Individual Tax

Does the IRS Really Make Unannounced Visits to Taxpayer's Homes?

Posted by Lisa Albritton on Jun 16, 2017

The IRS initiates most contacts through regular mail delivered by the United States Postal Service. However, there are circumstances in which the IRS will call or come to a home or business

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Posted in Individual Tax

Dot the "i’s” and Cross the "t’s” On Loans Between Your Business and Its Owners

Posted by Lesley L. Price, CPA on Jun 13, 2017

It’s common for closely held businesses to transfer money into and out of the company, often in the form of a loan. However, the IRS looks closely at such transactions: Are they truly loans, or actually compensation, distributions or contributions to equity?

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Posted in Business Tax

Choosing The Best Way To Reimburse Employee Travel Expenses

Posted by Nick Wheeler, CPA on Jun 12, 2017

If your employees incur work-related travel expenses, you can better attract and retain the best talent by reimbursing these expenses. But to secure tax-advantaged treatment for your business and your employees, it’s critical to comply with IRS rules.

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5 Tips to Consider Before You Buy A Franchise

Posted by Michael D. Machen, CPA, CVA on Jun 09, 2017

If you are a entrepreneur seeking to buy a franchise these 5 tips may help you ensure you're making the right choice. 

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Posted in Business Advisory

Tips to Optimize the Value of Your Privately Held Company

Posted by Michael D. Machen, CPA, CVA on May 24, 2017

Say you currently have a direct ownership interest in a privately held company. Or, perhaps your company granted you stock options, stock appreciation rights, or some other type of stock-based compensation. Whatever the circumstances may be, you may consider yourself fortunate; but do you really know what your business interest is worth?

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Posted in Business Valuation

What You Need to Know About Section 529 Plans

Posted by Don G. Chastain, CPA on May 22, 2017

How will you ever save enough money to pay for your children’s college educations? There are no absolute guarantees, but Section 529 plans may help you set aside funds, up to generous limits. Here are the answers to several common questions on this subject.

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Posted in Individual Tax

IRS Introduces Three New Automatic Method Changes and Provides Modified Procedures

Posted by Lesley L. Price, CPA on May 19, 2017

On April 19, 2017, the Internal Revenue Service issued Revenue Procedure 2017-30 to update the list of automatic changes in methods of accounting to which the automatic change procedures under Rev. Proc. 2015-13 applies.  In addition to adding three new automatic accounting method changes, the Rev. Proc. modifies existing automatic method changes, removes certain obsolete method changes, and provides limited transition rules. 

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Tips for Preventing Fraud at Smaller Nonprofit Organizations

Posted by Aaron K. Waller, CPA on May 18, 2017

In any business, or with any institution or organization, fraud often occurs when the person or persons charged with overseeing funds steal those funds after they’ve already been deposited into the organization’s checking account. This fraud occurs by what is known as theft by disbursements.

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Posted in Accounting & Outsourcing

Effect of a Border Adjustment Tax on the U.S. Economy

Posted by Marty Williams, CPA on May 17, 2017

As the Trump administration and the House Republicans put the finishing touches on their tax package, one component remains front and center—the border adjustment, a proposal to change the ways goods and service are taxed depending on where they are manufactured and where they are consumed. Let’s take a closer look at what is being proposed and what effect it might have on U.S. companies.

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