Do you have piles of old clothing, or a garage full of items that you have been meaning to get rid of? Now may be the time to donate them to charity. Donations made prior to the end of the year can still be claimed on your 2013[…]
Read MoreSo you owe the IRS, now what? April 15th has come and gone, but unfortunately for some people the issues with the IRS are just beginning. If after filing your tax return you find yourself owing the IRS money it is time to look at your options. Before[…]
Read MoreArizona TPT rate changes effective June 1st, 2013 Businesses in Arizona that are required to collect Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) need to remember to change their tax rates effective June 1st. The expiration of the temporary tax from 2010 will reduce the Maricopa County tax rate from 7.3%[…]
Read MoreAs the April 15th deadline approaches, we felt it would be a good time to discuss the IRS penalties for late filing and what one can do to avoid them. The penalties being discussed are all regarding individual tax returns. We will write a post at a later[…]
Read MoreNothing special, but figured I’d get something out there. Let me know what you think… Again not my best work but I just want to get something new up on the page April 15th signifies more than the deadline to file individual tax returns for 2012. It[…]
Read MoreTax Preparation for a home office deduction just got a little easier: The Internal Revenue Service has announced that for 2013 a simplified method for claiming the home office deduction will be available. The IRS’ goal is to reduce the paperwork and time involved for CPAs, tax preparers,[…]
Read MoreFinancial statements play a key role in identifying opportunities within a business. Understanding how money is flowing in and out of an organization is one of the most basic concepts there is, however it is often overlooked by small business owners. To illustrate this point I will use an example[…]
Read MoreWhen an individual starts a small business they usually do everything. They are responsible for marketing, operations, accounting, legal and anything else that you can think of. Unfortunately unless you are a marketing guru, CPA, attorney and operations wizard all rolled into one this arrangement can become difficult.[…]
Read MoreA simple tax analysis of a Roth IRA and its features for Chandler AZ and the surrounding area. Often I find clients asking what is better a Roth IRA or a Traditional IRA. To start the series on the topic I figured I would discuss a Roth IRA[…]
Read MoreChandler, AZ Schneider & Stone has officially opened for business. The firm is prepared to serve clients with all their tax and accounting needs. The firm is located at Price & Queen Creek and can be reached at 480-779-4222. This blog will be updated frequently and will include[…]
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