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Estimated Tax Payments
Estimated Tax Payments: What You Need to Know If you’re required to make quarterly estimated tax payments this year, the first one is due on the same day as your federal income tax return. Failing to pay estimates, or not paying enough, may lead to penalties. Here’s what to consider. Do you need to make […]
Read MoreThe Importance of Software Navigation
In today’s working environment, computers are used to complete the majority, if not all, of the tasks that we are given as members of the workforce. Not only are we using computers but we are using a wide variety of software to complete our jobs. Dealing with this variety of software can become overwhelming, cumbersome, […]
Read MoreClosing out the Year
Tips and tricks for reconciling accounts at year end It’s yearend, and, on top of the holidays and everyone taking vacation, you need to close out the past year. The last thing you want to be doing while you’re well into the current year is closing out last year’s books. I’ve got a few tips […]
Read MorePRESS RELEASE REYNOLDS & ROWELLA, LLP
A NEW CONSULTING GROUP AT REYNOLDS & ROWELLA, LLP ADVISES REAL ESTATE ATTORNEYS AND TITLE AGENTS ON COMPLIANCE AND ALTA BEST PRACTICES SOLUTIONS. RIDGEFIELD, CT – April 6th, 2016 Reynolds and Rowella, LLP, a regional accounting and consulting group with offices in Ridgefield and New Canaan held an educational seminar on March 31st to alert […]
Read More8 Reasons to Plan Your Exit in 2016
By Steven I. Risbridger, CPA With each New Year comes thoughts of new beginnings and resolutions. For businesses, this also comes with planning for the year ahead. This newsletter is written for business owners who run their own companies and have the majority of their personal net worth tied to that illiquid business. 2016 may […]
Read MoreDid you know? You can Use Taxes to Reduce your Tax
Are you planning to itemize on your 2015 federal income tax return? If so, you can claim a deduction for taxes paid. According to IRS statistics, taxes are the most frequently claimed itemized deduction, as well as the largest. But what kind of taxes can you deduct on your personal return? State and local income […]
Read MoreTeach Children Financial Literacy, it’s a Vital Skill
Financial Literacy A vital skill in today’s world. Will your children be able to handle their finances when they became adults? Here are tips to help ensure the answer is yes. Shave Spending Take the weekly allowance to the next level by helping your child develop a budget. Review the results to reinforce good habits. […]
Read MoreSmart Tactics Lead to Long -Term Business Success
As a business owner, monitoring operations and dealing with everyday problems no doubt takes up the bulk of your day. But carving out time for a comprehensive review can benefit your business. Here are key areas to consider. INSURANCE COVERAGE Automatic renewal may appear to be a time-saver. But you might be missing out on […]
Read MoreBusiness Leaders…Define Your Digital Future.
Technology needs and business needs are increasingly intertwined, but whose responsibility is it to ensure your future technology projects are focused on the right things? K CEOs have long delegated the responsibility of defining need to CIOs and department managers. After all, they know best when it comes to the day-to-day, right? Well unfortunately this is a mistake and […]
Read MoreEmergency Savings
Do you have enough emergency savings? A December 2015 survey by a consumer financial services company showed that 36% of the people who participated said they dealt with their most recent unexpected expense by using savings. Would you be part of that group? Here are tips for starting your “rainy day” fund. Define how much […]
Read MoreDon’t miss out on tax savings! No need to itemize to claim these deductions.
Are you part of the approximately 68% of taxpayers who IRS statistics say claim the standard deduction instead of itemizing? If so, you can still deduct some expenses on your 2015 federal income tax return. Individual retirement account (IRA) contributions – For 2015, you may qualify to deduct up to $5,500 in contributions to a […]
Read MoreDid you know? Depreciation breaks boost tax deductions
Did you buy equipment or other business assets during 2015? Here are the current rules for maximizing your tax deduction. Section 179. Under code Section 179, you can expense many types of otherwise depreciable property used in your business. Both new and used assets qualify for Section 179. For 2015, the maximum amount you can […]
Read MoreIRA CONTRIBUTIONS
How and Why you should make an IRA contribution before April 18th. Roth and Traditional IRAs are some of the most used types of IRAs. If you thought about opening one of these in 2015 you probably already know the basics, but here they are again: The annual contribution limit for 2015 was $5,500 You […]
Read MoreCorporate minutes support tax deductions
Corporate minutes support tax deductions Well-documented corporate minutes can provide valuable supporting evidence if the IRS questions choices you make on your tax returns. Minutes are especially important when related-party transactions are involved, such as payments, loans, or distributions between the company and you or other owners. For example, the IRS may challenge the amount […]
Read MoreThree positive steps to financial well-being
While you’re gathering information to prepare your 2015 tax return, set aside time for a financial review. Here are steps to get started. Compile a year-end list of your assets and debts and compare the list to last year. Are you gaining or losing ground? What actions can you take to improve your financial situation […]
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