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Federal Overtime Rules

Cost Allocations

All organizations typically have direct costs (items that relate directly to a program or a function of the organization) and ...
/ / Nonprofit
Debt

Four Myths About Managing Your Debt

Underestimating or ignoring your obligations can delay or even prevent you from accomplishing many financial goals. Here are four myths ...
/ / Business
Self-Employment

Facing the Tax Challenges of Self-Employment

Today's technology makes self-employment easier than ever. But if you work for yourself, you'll face some distinctive challenges when it ...
/ / Business, Tax
Real Estate Assets

Consider Separating Real Estate Assets From Your Business

Many companies choose not to combine real estate and other assets into a single entity. Perhaps the business fears liability ...
/ / Business, Tax
AICPA

Hawkins Ash CPAs Receive Peer Review Pass Rating

Hawkins Ash CPAs has successfully completed a rigorous peer review of its accounting and auditing practice and received the highest ...
/ / Company News
W-2 and 1099 Guide

Complete W-2 and 1099 Guide

Our complete W-2 and 1099 guide provides instructions for common W2 and 1099 reporting issues including: How to complete various ...
/ / Business, Payroll
Business Accounting

Small Plan or Large Plan? Does My Plan Need an Audit?

A defined benefit or defined contribution plan (including 401(k)) is considered a "small plan" until the total number of eligible ...
Protecting Americans Tax Hikes Act

2016 Filing Links

Here are some useful links to help you complete and file your 2016 tax returns.  These links, and other useful ...
/ / Tax
Overtime

Year-End W-2 and 1099 Guide

Have questions regarding 1099 and W-2 reporting? Download this free guide. We provide thorough information and forms you need: Independent ...
/ / Business, Payroll, Tax
QuickBooks 2017

What’s New in QuickBooks 2017

This release contains a number of new features as well as improvements to existing ones. Below is a list of ...
/ / QuickBooks