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Starting a Business in North Carolina or South Carolina?
Starting a business is exciting—it’s also a little like setting out on a road trip without a map (or GPS) if you’re not prepared. You might end up in a great place by sheer luck, but chances are, you’ll hit a few dead ends or take longer than necessary to get where you want to go. That’s where we, the CPAs and business advisors, come in handy.
Don’t Panic: What to Do When You Get a Tax Notice
Picture this: You’re sifting through the mail, dreaming about coffee or a vacation, and then—bam! There it is. An ominous letter from the IRS or your state tax agency. Before you launch into a full-blown panic spiral, let’s talk through what this means and how to handle it. Spoiler alert: ignoring it won’t make it disappear.
Don’t Panic: What to Do When You Get a Tax Notice
Picture this: You’re sifting through the mail, dreaming about coffee or a vacation, and then—bam! There it is. An ominous letter from the IRS or your state tax agency. Before you launch into a full-blown panic spiral, let’s talk through what this means and how to handle it. Spoiler alert: ignoring it won’t make it disappear.
Why Waiting Until January to Find a New CPA is Too Late
As a small business owner, managing your financial health is crucial not only for your business but also for your personal wealth. Yet, many business owners make a critical mistake—they wait until January to start searching for a new Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC)
The Employee Retention Credit (“ERC”) has had some upgrades and retrofits to some of the basic calculations with the most recent (12.27.20) CARES Act changes.
Moving at the speed of business
GP CPA has relied on cloud-based accounting technology for many years now and devotes a significant amount of time toward testing and learning the latest and greatest systems out there.
Dear Client, I have good news!
Since we now have less than 90 days left in the year, kindly keep me apprised of when you expect the major revenue collections to be during the next few weeks and we can adjust accordingly.
Q&4 – The all important Q4 is almost upon us…
While it may not feel like Fall is anywhere close by, the date tells us that we have barely 100 days left in the year.
Hi GP CPA Client!
At the rate the company is going, you will end up with an $18,000 tax bill at the end of year.
Xero and electronic payment processing options (PayPal, Stripe, IntegraPay, Square, Plooto)
For clients that will use invoices as the primary method of billing, there are quite a few options for that are better than “the check is in the mail” (spoiler alert, it never is).
GP CPA Client’s Letter – May 2019
Dear Client: It was good seeing you both again. Each time we meet the numbers and growth are getting better and better.
How to Deduct Medicare as a Business Expense?
Premiums for Medicare health insurance can add up to a substantial sum. That’s especially true if: you have a high income, and you’re married and both you and your spouse are paying premiums.
Test Your Knowledge About NC Sales Tax in Automotive, Retail and HVCA.
Test your knowledge about NC Sales Tax for HVAC Services [QUIZ]
If your business involves repairs, maintenance, or installation services related to vehicles then this quiz will test your knowledge of current NC sales tax law for HVAC.
Are you a Retailer? Test your knowledge about Retailers NC Sales Tax! [QUIZ]
If you business sales tangible items to the public this quiz will test your knowledge of current NC sales tax law.
Test your knowledge about NC Sales Tax for Automotive Services [QUIZ]
If your business involves repairs, maintenance, or installation services related to vehicles then this quiz will test your knowledge of current NC sales tax law.