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Welcome to the Atnip+CPA Blog. Here you'll find useful information for your family and your business. Drop us a note if you see something your interested in.
 
 
November 09

Small Business Owner's - Don't let payroll get you down

ATNIP+CPA is excited to announce the addition of online payroll services for small business owners and household employees.


Payroll is one the most common problems business owners have. The federal and state laws regarding payroll and payroll taxes are complicated at best. Get an expert on your team. We are partnering with a leader in accounting solutions to provide customized online payroll services to all of our clients.

Low rates for all businesses from one employee to one hundred employees we have a package available at a lower cost than ADP or Paychex.

Online access, full tax processing, direct deposit, and local expertise all starting at $55 per month - contact us today to find out what we can do for your business.



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Starting a Business

Starting a Business?

 

We should talk. Many new business owners are all too consumed with getting their product or service on the market to consider the details of ther finances.

You would want to consider some of the following:

      • What type of business form - LLC, Corporation, Sole Proprietorship, etc. - will you use?
      • Do you know how to get a Federal Tax ID Number?
      • Have you considered a plan? - Budget and financial projections.
      • Emplyoment concerns - most common problem faced by new business owners is paying employees and the related taxes.
      • Accounting software & record keeping. Do you know how long you should keep certain records?
      • How do you want to get paid? Do you plan to accept credit cards?
      • Insurance needs? You'll need vary degrees of liability coverage and more.
      • Taxes, taxes, taxes -
        • Is your produce subject to sales tax?
        • Do you know how the business effects your personal taxes?

These are just a few of the dozens of financial consideration you'll want to review in order to be successful.  It's certainly a daunting task, but rest assured there are people available to assist you.

If you are thinking about starting a business, contact us for a consultation, you'll be surprised how affordable it is. (Hint - it's free!)



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Home Owner Tax Incentives Extended
BREAKING NEWS:
 
Congress passed and President Obama has signed legislation extending the 1st time homebuyer tax credit and expanding the credit to certain repeat buyers. A sampling of the bill's provisions are -  
        1. Extending the 1st time homebuyer of upto $8,000 until May 10, 2010.
        2. Includes credits of upto $6,500 for existing homeowners wishing purchase a new primary residence.
        3. The bill makes the credit available to higher earning individuals and families.

There are some specific provisions regarding taxpayer qualification concerning home price, timing, and income levels so remember to consult your tax advisor (preferably Us!) or the IRS before making the leap.

Feel free to let us know if you have a question about the tax incentives for homebuyers and home owners.



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November 06

Energy Tax Incentives


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Remember any information contained here is generalized and may not apply to your specific situation.

 

If you are unsure about any tax postion, contact your tax adivsor or the IRS. Nothing in this communication is to be construed as tax advice for the purposes of taking a position on an income tax return.