Many tax breaks still in place for 2011

Monday, January 23, 2012

Rates stay same, but personal exemptions rise.......In the tax preparation industry, some of the numbers have changed for this year's filing season, but most of the underlying fundamentals of the system remain intact. Tax Breaks

Tax Filing Tips

December 29, 2009

With the economy still struggling to come out of its sluggish state, most are paying even closer attention to anything that may affect tax filings - positively or negatively.. Tax Filing Tips

Searching for an Accounting Firm? Strategies for Choosing a Firm that Works for You

With the number of accounting firms out there growing, finding the one for you can easily become an overwhelming experience.  So, how do you go about choosing the right accounting firm? Start with the basics. How To Choose an Accounting Firm

The ABC’s (and LLCs…) of Structuring a Business

By William A. Russell III, CPA

Making the decision to start a new business venture can be exciting. Though often the culmination of a long-time vision and months or even years of research and planning, still, it’s essential to slow down and focus on the details as well. Business Structure Comparison

Managing and Safeguarding Businesses in Tough Economic Times

By William A. Russell III, CPA

There’s a lot of troubling economic news out there, enough to easily scare the fainthearted from entering a new business venture in the current climate. But for those already leading the life of a business owner, is there cause for panic?  Managing and Safeguarding Businesses

July 23, 2007

Do you have an exit strategy?

By Christopher Nowell, CPA

Starting a business is the difficult part – years of planning, toiling, gnashing of teeth over the latest crisis. The real joy is when you decide to leave, right?

It can be that simple, but in order to maximize your investment and make the transition as seamless as possible, any business needs a well-thought-out exit plan that’s in place well in advance. >read more

March 22, 2007

Bluffton Today

How To Start A Small Business

You’ve made the decision. It’s time to be your own boss, call your own hours and possibly even create your own headaches. You’ve done the homework and you’re ready to be the owner of a business. But how do you know if you’re really ready? > read more

January 24, 2007

Avoiding Tax Time Anxiety

By William Jarrard, CPA

With tax season upon us, many find themselves painfully unsure of what the results will be when the numbers are crunched. It’s an unfortunate and unnecessary reality that many individuals and businesses are left to wonder whether they’ll have a windfall or sudden liability when their return is filed. I note “unnecessary,” because, while you may not be able to alleviate your stress for the current filing season, much can be done to ensure that you are not in the same position next year. And the time to start is now. >read more

January 8, 2007

Charleston Regional Business Journal

Small Business Ownership – Is it for you?

By William A. Russell III, CPA

So how do you know if you are ready to start a business?  In our accounting and business advisory firm, we’ve seen that success or failure can be greatly affected by how honest and thorough you are in the process of evaluating if and how you should approach establishing a business. > read more