by mariettacp | Jan 12, 2018 | Bookkeeping, Business Finance, Tax Planning
Depending on your previous experiences, your understanding of an accounting firm could be drastically different. Some accountants will do little beyond handling your accounts and completing your tax return forms. Other accountants are more involved and take a...
by mariettacp | Aug 17, 2016 | Accounting News, Bookkeeping, Money Tips, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
When you pay for clothes in a store or dinner at a restaurant, you might use either a credit card or a debit card. In your mind, they may be the same. But there are differences to be aware of. For example, with a credit card, the money is not immediately withdrawn...
by mariettacp | Jul 17, 2015 | Accounting News, Bookkeeping, Money Tips, Payroll, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Tax Tips
The IRS website contains useful information on how to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft, plus steps to take if you do become a victim. Here are the warning signs that you may have had your identity stolen: The IRS notifies you that more than one tax return was...
by mariettacp | Jan 23, 2015 | Accounting News, Bookkeeping, Money Tips, Payroll, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Tax Tips
Who have you designated as beneficiaries for your insurance policies and retirement accounts? If you can’t remember, you’re not alone. But it’s worth checking. If you make the wrong decision, it could affect who inherits those assets. In some cases,...
by mariettacp | Sep 17, 2014 | Accounting News, Bookkeeping, Money Tips, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Tax Tips
Starting and running a business is rarely a safe or simple process, and doing so with one’s spouse creates an additional layer of complexity. Whether that complexity will have a positive or negative effect depends on several factors. Here are some of the...
by mariettacp | Sep 16, 2014 | Accounting News, Bookkeeping, Money Tips, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Tax Tips
Participating in a 401(k) or similar retirement plan is a tax-advantaged way to save for retirement. If you have the option of participating in a 401(k) plan, avoid these five common mistakes. * Failing to participate fully. Too many employees opt out of the plan or...
