What Are The Advantages Of Filing Joint Tax Returns?

Posted on 16 June 2016

When a married couple has two separate incomes, they have the option of filing their taxes together or filing them separately. While there are benefits of filing separately, many married couples prefer to file their taxes jointly instead. This may save some time if you are meeting with an accountant to have your taxes filed and it may also be a bit cheaper to file your taxes jointly instead of having two separate appointments. [Read More]

Opening A Small Business? Don't Fall For These Common Small Business Errors

Posted on 24 August 2015

As a first-time business owner, it is easy to get caught up in the idea that is driving your new business. However, make sure you don't get so caught up in the big idea that you forget about the little details. Here are the three most common errors that new small business owners tend to do when they don't take the time to really think out the financial side of their business. [Read More]

Self-Employed? Avoid These 4 Common Tax Preparation Mistakes!

Posted on 17 July 2015

Are you filing your taxes as a self-employed individual for the first time this year? If so, then the task might seem a bit daunting. After all, as a self-employed worker, you'll be subject to self-employment taxes and will also be responsible for paying your state, Federal, and local taxes yourself (rather than relying on an employer to deduct them for you). Specifically, as you prepare your taxes, there are some common mistakes you'll want to avoid. [Read More]

The Layman's Guide To Hiring A CPA

Posted on 25 June 2015

The world of accounting may seem cryptic and foreign to the average person, so it can be hard to know when exactly you need to hire a professional to help with finances. Here are a few answers to some common CPA questions to help guide you through the hiring process. What is a CPA? A certified public accountant is the highest standard of achievement within the accounting profession. A CPA will advise their clients on any number of financial issues ranging from tax filing to business investment to estate planning. [Read More]

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I work with a small organization to house women and children that have been in domestic violence situations. We do everything that we can to ensure that these women find the housing, clothing and supplies that they need to care for themselves and their children. Times have been tough for our organization and we struggled to come up with the money that we needed to help these women start over. We found an accountant that helped us tremendously. Visit our blog to learn more about what we do and to find out how an accountant made all of the difference.