NewsMay 15, 2013Current Status of Future Taxation of Capital Gains and Dividends Even though the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 made the 0%, 15% and 20% rates for capital gains and qualified dividends permanent, taxpayers should expect the rates to increase in the next few years. January 22, 2013 Overview of the tax provisions in the 2012 American Taxpayer Relief Act The recently enacted 2012 American Taxpayer Relief Act is a sweeping tax package that includes... November 21, 2012 Georgia Conservation Tax Credit Regulation Amended In the past few years many of our clients have taken advantage of the Georgia conservation land tax credit. Effective November 1, 2012, ... November 08, 2012 What To Expect Now that the Election is Over In his first term of office President Obama passed a Medicare tax increase so in 2013 the Medicare tax rate for Married couples whose earned income exceeds $250,000 will increase by .9% ($200,000 for singles). November 01, 2012 South Carolina Department of Revenue - Identity Theft The SC DOR has had a huge security breach that has exposed 77% of residents information. October 31, 2012 Georgia Conservation Tax Credit Regulation Amended In the past few years many of our clients have taken advantage of the Georgia conservation land tax credit. Effective November 1, 2012, the regulations regarding these credits (Reg. §560-7-8-.50, have been amended to include: October 30, 2012 Offer-in-Compromise BatesCarter recently completed an Offer-in-compromise in which the taxpayer settled a $200,000 tax bill for less than 1% of the amount owed... October 29, 2012 IRS Tax Tips 2012-13 - Don't Fall for Phony IRS Websites The Internal Revenue Service is issuing a warning about a new tax scam that uses a website that mimics the IRS e-Services online registration page. October 25, 2012 The Sales Tax Net is Spreading Like an Internet Virus Beginning October 1, 2012, if you or your company in the State of Georgia represent... September 25, 2012 Buy-Sell Agreements Buy-Sell Agreements August 16, 2012 Georgia Income Tax Credits August 08, 2012 BatesCarter Celebrating 50 years continues with the center-spread ad in the Greater Hall Chamber Business Link Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce Business Link August 7, 2012 July 10, 2012 Summary of SAS – Group Audits April 30, 2012 How Long Should You Keep Records After Tax Day? February 23, 2012 Obama Budget Has Few Surprises Before I discuss some of the more interesting items in the proposed 2013 federal budget... February 17, 2012 Buying Tax Credits Can Ease State Tax Woes February 09, 2012 New Reporting Rule for Form W-2 January 24, 2012 IRS Reminds Parents of Ten Tax Benefits Tax Benefits for Parents January 19, 2012 UPDATE to 3% Withholding Repeal & Job Creation Act December 27, 2011 Income Tax & Social Security Taxes for Government Employees December 21, 2011 State of Georgia Tax Credits December 05, 2011 Women Charged with Taking $540K - Forsyth County News article November 08, 2011 IRS Announces Employee Benefit Plan and Other Retirement Related Limits for 2012 November 02, 2011 New Developments in State Tax Nexus August 30, 2011 Tips For Taxpayers Who Receive An IRS Notice IRS Tax Tip 2012-73, April 16, 2012 August 15, 2011 BatesCarter Wins Two Awards For New Brand BatesCarter, Business Advisors and CPAs, won two AAM-Marketing Achievement Awards (AAM-MAAs) at the Association for Accounting Marketing Annual Summit. July 07, 2011 Recipient of Medical Center Foundation Golf tournament 2011 fundraiser - Georgia Mountain Food Bank See how BatesCarter is playing a supporting role with The Georgia Mountain Food Bank July 01, 2011 3% Withholding on Payments by Governments Any state or local government that spends more than $100 million in any year, not including salaries and benefits, is required to withhold 3%.... June 24, 2011 Watch our complimentary webinar “Confessions of an Employee Benefit Plan Auditor” Click here to view. June 16, 2011 Preventing Fraud Here is a real life example of a recent fraud attempt. April 27, 2011 Meet BatesCarter April 30 - May 2 Meet BatesCarter at the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) Annual Conference, April 30-May 2, 2011, BOOTH #73, and learn about simplified financial reporting tailored to fit the needs of your government. March 21, 2011 Get Credit! I’m not referring to convincing your banker or credit card company to increase your credit limit. This article is, I hope, even better than that. It is about cutting your taxes, getting back more OF what you paid in, and in some cases getting back more THAN you paid in. These common tax credits are sort of in a stage-of-life order. Read through them to see if you might qualify for some of the tax credits. January 28, 2011 100 Candles Sit Atop the Candler School Building Birthday Cake The Candler Street School Building turned 100 years old in 2011. Read and share some of the memories you may have created in our building. December 29, 2010 Discussion of Definition & Guidelines for Identifying Expenditures that Qualify as Capital Assets Prepared by Duane B. Schlereth, CPA December 21, 2010 The Old Tax Law has a New Two Year Life By Rusty Hopkins November 30, 2010 Hanging on to History Ornaments immortalize Gainesville's unique past November 16, 2010 Independent Contractor or Employee? by Duane Schlereth November 12, 2010 Georgia Tax Information If you received an assessment notice from the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) don't panic. Learn more about what this notice assessment notice really means. November 10, 2010 Accounting for Derivatives What is a derivative? A derivative is an arrangement to receive or make payments based on prices related to a transaction without actually entering into that transaction. Examples are interest rate swaps and futures contracts. October 27, 2010 5 Tips for Improving Your Cash Flow 5 Tips for Improving Your Cash Flow October 27, 2010 Why Specialized Accounting Services Matter Why Specialized Accounting Services Matter October 27, 2010 Accounting for Startups Accounting for Startups October 20, 2010 The New Fund Balance and Changes to Governmental Fund Type Definitions by Beth Grimes August 04, 2010 BatesCarter Launches New Firm Brand BatesCarter is excited to announce the launch of a new firm brand beginning on Monday, August 2, 2010... |