Accounting & Finance
What Papers Do You Need To Save?
Sometimes it feels good to get rid of clutter. Cleaning out papers we have kept for years is a good project. But there are some guidelines to be aware of before you put a pile of papers on the scrap heap. Individual circumstances guide the exact documents that should be retained, but there are some…
Read MoreDid You Know? R&A Offers Business Valuation Services
You want to know the value of your business. R&A can help you with that. Many business owners are faced at some point with the question “What is my company worth?” This question can arise for many reasons including a potential sale of the company, the buyout of a retiring shareholder, shareholder litigation, a divorce, management…
Read MoreDid You Know? R&A Offers Outsourced Accounting, Payroll, and Advisory Services
You want to grow your business. R&A can help you do that. Many small- to mid-size businesses are outsourcing non-core functions, including accounting and payroll. Those services can include: general ledger management, payroll, virtual CFO services, cash flow management, AP, AR, transaction processing, and controllership. The benefits of outsourcing some or all these services can be substantial.…
Read MoreNew Laws Affect Retirement Plans
The IRS is reminding taxpayers about the rules for required minimum distributions (RMDs) from retirement accounts. Previous rules stated that a retirement plan account owner must begin taking an RMD annually starting the year he or she reaches 70 ½ or 72, depending on the birthdate and retirement year of the plan owner. Retirement plans requiring RMDs…
Read MoreWhen Trading, Don’t Forget Taxes
It can seem exciting to make money in the stock market. But when you do well, the government wants a piece of the action in the form of taxes. Each trade can generate either a taxable gain or a loss that can offset a taxable gain. So you may want to maximize after-tax profits by…
Read MoreArizona Tax Credits
Contributions to Qualifying Charitable Organizations: An individual who makes a cash donation to a qualifying charitable organization can receive a tax credit of up to $400 for single, head of household and married filing separately taxpayers or $800 for married filing jointly taxpayers. You have until April 15, 2021 to make cash contributions that can…
Read MoreImportant Changes to the Employee Retention Credit
On December 27, President Trump signed the second COVID-19 stimulus bill (the Consolidated Appropriations Act, “CAA”), that includes special benefits for small businesses, i.e., companies with 100 employees or fewer. The Employee Retention Credit (“ERC”) allows these small businesses that have previously received Payroll Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness to also obtain an ERC provided that the same…
Read MoreImportant Changes to IRS Form 1099
R&A CPAs’ Client Advisory Services team helps our clients to prepare and file timely 1099 forms each year. If we are not already working with you on your monthly and annual accounting, please call us to see how we can assist you. Following, please find relevant information for you as you begin to prepare and…
Read MoreSpecial Report: How to Manage Cash Flow
No manager of a small or midsize business would argue about the wisdom of the timeworn saying, “Cash is king.” And that’s the underlying driver of any business, regardless of industry. The irony is that many managers fail to incorporate that essential commandment into their management philosophy. The proverbial bottom line is that businesses that…
Read MoreHow the Net Investment Tax Works
The net investment tax is a 3.8 percent surtax on a portion of your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) over certain thresholds. You might be subject to it even if you manage to avoid paying significant income taxes on your investment income by using deductions and credits. Here is what the IRS says: You’re liable for…
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