February, 2011

Webinar: What Winning Businesses Are Doing

Date: 2011-03-16 Time: 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM

In this one-hour, complimentary online seminar, you will learn what other businesses are doing to succeed. Business development expert Rick Solomon, CPA, will share proven ways to increase profitability, productivity and growth.

Register here:  https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/307054186 

 

More Savings Bond Options For Your Tax Refund

More savings bond options for your tax refund

Last year, you could use your tax refund to purchase U.S. Series I Savings Bonds in your name. This year, there are some new options for purchasing savings bonds with your income tax refund. (more…)

The Best Way To Hire

Imagine you had a choice of hiring one of two candidates for your firm. The first had years of experience, was highly qualified and boasted a strong track record. The second was junior player, ambitious yet untested. (more…)

Talk Finances With Your Elderly Parents

Talk finances with your elderly parents

One day you may find yourself taking care of an elderly parent who is in declining physical or mental health. This can be stressful, both emotionally and financially. On the financial side, there are steps you may want to take to prepare for this situation. (more…)

Tax Tip Tuesday! Child-related Credits Can Cut Your Taxes

Are you a parent? Give yourself some credit — a child-related tax credit, that is. Here are two that can reduce your 2010 federal income tax liability. (more…)

Time Your IRA Contributions For Maximum Growth

Time your IRA contribtuions for maximum growth

The tax rules give you a period of 15½ months to make contributions to an IRA for any given year. For example, you could contribute to a 2010 IRA as early as January 1, 2010, and as late as April 18, 2011. (more…)

Paper Forms 1096, W3, etc. Due To The IRS

Date: 2011-02-28

File paper Form 1098 with teh IRS for each individual from whom $600 or more in mortgage interest was recieved in connection with a trade or business in pervious year.

Deadline for paper filing for prior year Forms 1099 with teh IRS to report payments of dividends and certain distributions, interest, original issue discount, amounts paid in broker and barter exchange, amounts in real estate transactions, rent, royalties.

Employer must file copy “A” of all Forms W-2 (together with transmittal Form W-3 for paper filings or Form 6559 for magnetic media filings) with the Social Security Administration to report compensation and amounts withheld during previous year.

Payers must file copy “A” of all Forms W-2G (together with transmittal Form 1096 for paper filings or Form 4804 for magnetic media filings) with the IRS to report on certain gambling winnings during previous year.

Transworld Business Advisors Launches New Location in Rochester

Below is the press release announcing Edward F Thaney, CPA, CVA’s new joint venture with Transworld Business Advisors. 

Transworld Business Advisors Launches New Location in Rochester (more…)

The Power Of Video Marketing

Television commercials are considered the most effective advertising method, reflected in the prices commercial stations charge for running one. This is not just because a lot of people watching TV will see the ad – the medium itself engages more senses than radio or print and can make a greater impact on viewers. (more…)

Webinar: Solving Your 4 Biggest Business Problems

Date: 2011-02-24 Time: 01:00 PM – 01:45 PM

While most business owners struggle with a myriad of issues, particularly in this challenging economy, much of what they are dealing with are actually symptoms of more fundamental issues in their business that are out of alignment. This webinar explores the four biggest problems that most businesses face, and most importantly, it provides some very practical ideas on how to address them. Understanding the fundamentals of growing a business makes the task much easier, provides a foundation for solving problems, and increases your chances for success. If you own or run a business, you do not want to miss this webinar!

Register here: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/645668403