Giving is a major part of life, and most of us look forward to the opportunity to share a portion of our treasure with loved ones and organizations that reflect our values. While the primary purpose of giving is to
Every business regardless of size needs someone looking after their finances. Otherwise, there is no way of knowing what the organization is spending money on and more importantly, which areas of spending are providing a good return on investment. Some
Today’s business climate is more competitive than ever. And with the relatively slow economic recovery, small and medium size businesses are finding it more challenging than ever to survive. A recent poll by Gallup found that there are now more
Spring is here, and with it comes the idea of new beginnings. This is the time of year when temperatures warm up and we look forward to our summer vacations. It is also the time when we do our spring-cleaning;
According to the Joint Congressional Committee on Taxation, the average U.S. taxpayer pays 10.1% in income taxes. Many at the bottom pay little or no income tax at all, and some even receive more back in credits than they pay
During tax season, one of the biggest worries taxpayers have is being audited. The idea of having your return singled out for extra scrutiny strikes fear into many. As an accounting firm, our job is not to help our clients
This month, millions of Americans will be getting tax refunds back from the IRS. Some will receive a few hundred dollars while others may get several thousand. For many taxpayers, their refund is the largest lump sum they will receive
Many taxpayers that fall into the lower income brackets are not required to file a return. For the 2014 tax year, a single person under age 65 with an income of $10,150 or less is not required to file, and
On July 1 2014, the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act of 2010 (FATCA) was fully implemented. This act requires foreign financial institutions to report to the IRS the name, address, taxpayer identification number, account number, year-end account balance, and any
Keeping accurate records is critical for small businesses for a number of reasons. First of all, when you have a complete picture of how much money is coming in, how much is being spent and what it is being spent
