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Navigating the Unexpected Closure of Bench: GP CPA, P.C. Is Here to Help
In contrast to Bench, (RIP?), GP CPA, P.C. is a Certified Public Accounting firm located in the Southeastern United States. We are second generation CPAs and business advisors. We can take over for wherever it is that Bench left off and with us, you won’t experience a data hostage situation with our firm.

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.
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I received funds from the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) program, now what do I do with the money?
First off, the funds are expected to be spent before the end of 2021, as an annual report to the SBA will be required at some point in the future. We are still waiting for guidance from the SBA regarding what this annual report will look like. It may make sense to draft a spending plan or budget to make sure all of the funds are spent on time and in accordance with the program rules. GP CPA can help you with this planning, so you can prevent a surprise surplus of funds. Spend wisely and timely!

GP CPA was featured on WCNC Charlotte about “Are Unemployment Benefits Taxable?”
We are glad to inform you that Justin Prusiensky, Chief Executive Officer of the GP CPA P.C. was featured on WCNC Charlotte coverage about “Are Unemployment Benefits Taxable”.

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.
Good Riddance, 2020
What is new in 2021? Meals in 2021 are once again 100% deductible, the next round of PPP funding is coming and the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) has been changed.
How to Persuade Clients to Change Banks. Listen to Justin Prusiensky’s Guest Appearance on the Relay Financial Webinar
Our expert accountant Justin Prusiensky was recently interviewed as a guest speaker by Relay Financial to discuss how to persuade clients to change banks.
What Tax Breaks Changed From 2018?
Congress extended some of the tax breaks retroactively to January 1, 2018. They now expire on December 31, 2020. Learn more about tax breaks that have been extended.
Certified Financial Planner
Audit Management
Audit Management
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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.
GP CPA Charlotte Sales Tax News Update
As many area businesses know Charlotte Sales Tax rate is either 2%, 7.25%, or 8.25% and what rate belongs to your business is based on what the business is selling.
Meet Michael R. Acosta, CFP® (Certified Financial Planner)
A CFP® is a Certified Financial Planner professional that focuses on taking a holistic approach to goals-based planning.
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.
IRS has begun sending letters to virtual currency owners advising them to pay back taxes, file amended returns; part of agency’s larger efforts
IRS has begun sending letters to taxpayers with virtual currency transactions that potentially failed to report income and pay the resulting tax from virtual currency transactions.
NC Sales Tax Quizes
Accounting
Extension
Cost Segregation
Wonder how GP CPA’s “takeout drawer” looks after the end of tax season?
This is what the GP CPA “takeout drawer” looks like after tax season ends…
GMP CPA is now a GP CPA, P.C.
GMP CPA (aka Gary M Prusiensky, CPA, P.C.) has now officially become “GP CPA, P.C.” Since 1996 GP CPA has served the greater Charlotte area with accounting, tax, and payroll services in one form or another.
Extensions season continues…
GP CPA recently had an opportunity to speak with Tina Orem, author and journalist at Nerd Wallet, about personal income tax extensions.
What the Section 199A is about in new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) tax reform
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act tax reform added new tax code Section 199A, which created a 20 percent tax deduction possibility for you if your rental property (a) has profits and (b) can qualify as a trade or business.
Employee Recreation and Parties Survive TCJA Tax Reform
When you know the rules, you can party with your employees and deduct 100 percent of the cost. Interestingly, if you feed your employees during a training program, your deduction is only 50 percent.
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.
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