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The Taxpayer First Act
Remember last April, when Congress brought forth a bill to redesign the IRS? Well, that bill was shot down, but the Tax Payer First Act is back!
Do You Need a CPA?
What is the difference between an accountant and a CPA? The short answer, not much. The big difference is CPA’s can prepare financial statements for audits.
Should Tax Season be Extended?
Should tax season be extended? The idea is still floating around, but there are a few critics. The main reason being that it would affect future years.
Washington State’s Tax Return Legislation
This last Tuesday, the Washington State Senate approved a bill 28-21 that would require political candidates to release five years of tax returns if they wish to appear on a primary or general election ballot.
Happy International Women’s Day!
Happy International Women’s Day from everyone here at Andrews Tax Accounting! Don’t worry, Les wasn’t left out, he had a great time taking all the pictures.
How Many Accountants Drink Coffee?
It’s tax season and one of the many ways accountants make it through this busy time is by drinking coffee. So, here at the office, there are four accountants, how many of them do you think drink coffee?
Tax Season 2018 vs. 2019
With the new tax laws and government shutdown (just to name a few factors), it is time to compare this tax season to its prior.
Amazon and Opportunity Zones
Remember all the news surrounding Amazon making another headquarters in New York? Well, that idea has been scrapped. But, Virginia is still heading forward.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
We hope everyone had a good Valentine’s Day this year because we sure did. Not only is it a lovely holiday, but it is also our very own Les’ birthday!
What is Bird Box Stirring up in the Tax World?
If you don’t know by now, Bird Box is an exclusive movie to Netflix. It was viewed by 45 million accounts the first week it was released without being released to theaters.
How is the IRS Post-shutdown?
The beginning of this tax season wrapped up the government shutdown and now the IRS is back at full capacity.
When can you Expect Your Tax Refund?
When can you expect your tax refund? Well, with the government shutdown and new tax laws everyone is guessing. But, Erb makes an educated one.
Zuzu, Our New Coworker
Zuzu is our newest coworker! Zuzu enjoys sleeping, playing and walking in circles around Les.
When is the IRS Processing Tax Returns?
Learn when the IRS will begin processing tax returns. Hint: it’s a day before last year.
Changes From the TCJA
What changes should you look out for this season? Well, there are a lot of changes due to the TCJA.
Secret Santa
Enjoy some photos of secret Santa at the office!
New Mileage Rates for 2019
Which mileage rates are going up in 2019? Here’s a hint, it isn’t the rate for charitable transportation purposes. What’s left? Business, medical, and moving.
Thinking About Moving to the Cloud?
Four Steps to Move to the Cloud Are you thinking about upgrading your accounting system to cloud accounting? You're probably wondering what first steps should be taken? First off, make sure you know the inner workings of your legacy system. How did you organize your...