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Benefits of a Mid-Year Accounting Checkup

jstevensaccount On June 11, 2020   /   Professional Accounting  
Benefits of a Mid-Year Accounting Checkup

Ready for your mid-year accounting checkup? This year, more than ever, it’s a great idea to check in with your accountant mid-year. The end of June represents the end of the first half of the year. For most people and most businesses, 2020 has been a whirlwind

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New SBA PPP Forgiveness Guidelines

jstevensaccount On June 11, 2020   /   Professional Accounting  
New SBA PPP Forgiveness Guidelines

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has made PPP announcements this week.  They announced that they are putting modifications in place to help make it easier to apply for forgiveness on PPP loans taken out during the Coronavirus Outbreak. Recipients of PPP Loans will be happy to hear

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Make Sure You Know This About Your PPP Loan!

jstevensaccount On May 6, 2020   /   Professional Accounting  
Make Sure You Know This About Your PPP Loan!

Have you received your Payroll Protection Plan (PPP) money? If so, that’s great! You may be wondering what’s next. It is essential to understand the loan and some best practices for getting the most out of it. Let’s take a look at the critical facts. What is

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Help Your Customers Pay You in Challenging Times

jstevensaccount On May 6, 2020   /   Professional Accounting  
Help Your Customers Pay You in Challenging Times

Are you afraid that your customers won’t be able to pay for the goods and services you provide? These are troubling times for small businesses across the globe… Will you be able to keep your business afloat until things return to “normal?” What will business look like

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Should You Itemize Deductions on Your Tax Return?

jstevensaccount On March 9, 2020   /   Professional Accounting  
Should You Itemize Deductions on Your Tax Return?

Are you scratching your heads over taxes? Our tax code is so complicated and changes every year. But, filing your taxes is something you can’t avoid. One of the first decisions you’ll have to make is whether to take the standard deduction or to itemize your taxes.

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The Standard Deduction and Itemized Deductions

jstevensaccount On February 7, 2020   /   Professional Accounting  
The Standard Deduction and Itemized Deductions

It’s tax time again! It’s hard to keep up with the changes and know what your best strategy is. At JStevens Accounting, one of the things we help people with is deciding whether to use the standard deduction when calculating their taxes, or itemizing deductions to lower

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9 Red Flags That Could Trigger an Audit

jstevensaccount On January 23, 2020   /   Professional Accounting  
9 Red Flags That Could Trigger an Audit

As tax time approaches, you need to gather all the information necessary for tax preparation. Whether you use an accountant, tax preparation service, or do your taxes yourself, there are some things to avoid if you are worried about an audit. Let’s talk about some of them

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How A Death in the Family Affects Tax Filing

jstevensaccount On December 20, 2019   /   Uncategorized  
How A Death in the Family Affects Tax Filing

They say that the only things certain in life are death and taxes.  Let’s look at these two events and how they affect one another. If you’ve ever been involved in settling an estate, then you know that it’s never straight forward, and there are usually complications

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How Divorce Affects Your Taxes

jstevensaccount On November 14, 2019   /   Professional Accounting  
How Divorce Affects Your Taxes

Divorce is a complicated experience that changes your life in a big way. One more thing this change brings is the changes to your taxes. These can be disorienting, especially if you’ve been married for a long time. But, no matter the length of the marriage, your

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How Getting Married Will Affect Your Taxes

jstevensaccount On October 10, 2019   /   Professional Accounting  
How Getting Married Will Affect Your Taxes

For Richer, For Poorer… When it comes to taxes… it’s complicated! Adding a new marriage into the mix can make things easier, or even more complex when it’s time to file. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you begin looking at your first

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Freelancer Versus Sole Proprietor

jstevensaccount On September 3, 2019   /   Professional Accounting  
Freelancer Versus Sole Proprietor

Paying taxes may seem confusing when you are a freelancer or sole proprietor/ JStevens Accounting has all the answers to help you understand this process better!

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Mid-Year Accounting Check In

jstevensaccount On July 30, 2019   /   Professional Accounting  
Mid-Year Accounting Check In

Here are some mid-year accounting points you will want to talk about when you get together to evaluate things. Contact JStevens Accounting today!

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Are you Being Scammed…? By the IRS?

jstevensaccount On April 23, 2019   /   Professional Accounting  
Are you Being Scammed…? By the IRS?

Now is the perfect time of year for scammers who try to get your personal information. After you submit your taxes, it’s natural to hold your breath and hope that everything checks out okay. You might be waiting for a refund. This makes you a prime target

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Tips on Filing a Tax Extension

jstevensaccount On April 5, 2019   /   Professional Accounting  
Tips on Filing a Tax Extension

Are You Ready for April 15th? No? Read This! The deadline for filing your taxes is coming up… are you ready? If you’re not, file for an extension with the IRS, and postpone filing your return for up to six months. If you’ve never done this before,

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How to Work With Your Accountant

jstevensaccount On March 14, 2019   /   Professional Accounting  
How to Work With Your Accountant

If you are a business owner tax time can be a major headache. We’ve got some tips for how to work with your accountant all year long!

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How to Get Your Paperwork Organized for Taxes

jstevensaccount On January 14, 2019   /   Professional Accounting  
How to Get Your Paperwork Organized for Taxes

Feeling overwhelmed for this tax season? Here are some tips to get your paperwork organized for tax preparation.

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Tax Code Changes for 2018

jstevensaccount On January 14, 2019   /   Professional Accounting  
Tax Code Changes for 2018

As businesses and employees across the U.S. prepare their tax returns here are some tax code changes for 2018. Read on to see what’s changed!

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W-2s and 1099s – The Basics

jstevensaccount On January 14, 2019   /   Professional Accounting  
W-2s and 1099s – The Basics

If you are an employer or business owner, the deadline for sending out W-2s and 1099s for work done in 2018 is January 31, 2019. Read on for important info about these two forms!

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Helpful Fourth Quarter Tax Strategies for Everyone

jstevensaccount On December 3, 2018   /   Professional Accounting  
Helpful Fourth Quarter Tax Strategies for Everyone

Most people think of taxes in April, or maybe start strategizing as early as January.  The truth is, the best time to take a high-level view of your tax strategy is in the fourth quarter of the year.  Making minor adjustments now can show major benefits when

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Do I Need a CPA For My Business?

jstevensaccount On September 18, 2018   /   Professional Accounting  
Do I Need a CPA For My Business?

The short answer to this question is YES. In this article, we explain why. When you sign on with JStevens Accounting, we can help with every stage in a business’s financial life cycle. From determining what structure works best for your new business, to filing year-end tax

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