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4 Reasons To Hire A Business Accountant

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If you feel like it’s a struggle to keep your company finances in order and you don’t know what you’re doing, it may be time to get help. A business accountant can help by taking over your financial matters for you. They can also get you back on track so you feel like you have more control over your money. Here are the reasons you should hire a business accountant: Read More»

Operate A Small Business? 4 Sure Signs You Need A Public Accountant

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If you’re a small business owner, you may think that you can work without an accountant. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. When it comes to operating your own business, there are accounting errors that can destroy everything you’ve worked so hard to build. Unfortunately, some accounting errors can be difficult to recover from. Take a look at the list provided below. If you recognize any of those issues, it’s time to hire an accountant for your business operations. Read More»

Tips For Adding Business Advisory Services To Your Tax Planning And Prep Office

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As a company that offers commercial tax planning and preparation, it’s a natural transition to add business advisory services as well. Offering business advisory services can be a seamless extension of your services since business advisory includes assessing financial, tax, legal, and current market factors that could affect an expansion or change in a company’s operation. Here’s what you need to know about some of the struggles you may have and some tips to overcome them when you start offering business advisory services to your tax planning and preparation clients. Read More»

Reasons To Get Medicare Supplement Insurance

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If you already have Original Medicare coverage, you can qualify for Medicare supplement insurance as well. The Original coverage has two parts: Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B. Part A offers hospital insurance while Part B covers medical insurance costs like doctor visits, vaccines, medical equipment, and specific screenings. Both parts may come with an annual deductible, copayments, and coinsurance for given inpatient treatments. To reduce the cost burden of your Part A and Part B Medicare, you should buy a Medicare supplement plan— also called Medigap or MedSupp. Read More»

Got An Unexpected Tax Bill? Why It Happened And What To Do

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Did you experience a drop in your expected refund when doing your taxes this year? Many Americans did, so you’re not alone. But why did this occur this year, and what should you do to avoid any surprises next year? Here are a few answers. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act  In late 2017, a large-scale change to federal income taxes was enacted. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) altered something on just about everyone’s tax forms, from the rate at which they’re taxed to what can be deducted to how even the standard numbers are calculated. Read More»