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Don’t Get Caught in Any Scams
Common Targets for Scams As we grow older, it is important to educate ourselves on financial dangers in the world. One group, in particular, that is susceptible to financial shams are the elderly. What can you do? Firstly, educate yourself, as well as your friends and...
Six Tax Tips You Need Right Now
The following are a few tax tips to consider during this filing season. Enjoy! Tax Tips If you don’t know, ask us. Take, for example, if you are unsure if something is deductible then include the receipt with the other papers you usually bring your accountant. Another...
When is the IRS Accepting Tax Returns?
When Will the IRS let you File This past year, the Internal Revenue Service started taking tax returns on January 23. This year, they will start accepting paper or electronic returns a little later (January 29). Although paper returns will be accepted at the same time...
Walter Diemer: the Inventor of Bubble Gum
Walter Diemer Some people say accounting and accountants are boring. They would be wrong. Take, for example, Walter Diemer. Yes, he was an accountant, but that's not only. Diemer also invented bubble gum. Gum was invented in 1870, not bubble gum. Diemer invented the...
Happy New Years From Andrews Tax Accounting!
Happy new years from everyone at Andrews Tax Accounting and Bookkeeping! On new year's, everyone usually makes a resolution for themselves. Don't go with the flow! Make a resolution for your business! Follow these tips to stay on top of your business: 1. Review your...
The Pay Rate in the New Year
Are You Wondering How the Pay Rate Will Change in the New Year? Firstly, in the new year, the pay rate or minimum wage will increase to $11.50. This is due to initiative 1433, which was passed by Washington voters in 2016. This initiative increases the minimum wage by...
The Beneficiaries of the Tax Reform Bill
The Tax Reform Bill Benefits Corporations This week the tax reform bill will finally be voted on. Several industries will benefit from the bill, but many will not. One beneficiary will be big corporations. Big Corporation's tax rate will change from 35% down to 21%....
Holiday Decorations at the Office
Do you like holiday decorations? Stop by to check out the office! We have a decorated tree, that Taryn and Janna were happy to decorate, as well as some stuffed Santa toys provided by Jeri. A noteworthy decoration is our string lights which really give a homey vibe to...
What Changed in the Tax Bill?
The differences between the House proposed bill and the Senate tax reform bill.
Where do Small Businesses Stand in the Tax Plan?
David Johnston's Estimate for Small Businesses David Cay Johnston is a tax expert and Pulitzer Prize winner. He ran the numbers to figure out how the proposed tax plan will affect small businesses. At the present time, small business owners and self-employed...
Shifts in “Accountant” and “Bookkeeper”
Defining "Accountant" and "Bookkeeper" in the Past Before the late 1800s, the terms "bookkeeper" and "accountant" were interchangeable because the jobs, at the time, were pretty much the same. Even today, many people still use the terms interchangeably. In the past,...
Happy Holidays
Happy Holidays From Andrews Tax Accounting Happy Holidays from everyone at Andrews Tax Accounting! But before you celebrate, don't you want to know how much you are spending on taxes to celebrate? On Thanksgiving, the government will collect approximately $3.6 billion...
Follow These Tips to Make Bookkeeping Easy!
Do you want to make bookkeeping easy again? First off, it's never too early to get your books in order. Or, on the other hand, have someone else get your books in order. One way you can keep your books organized is by annotating your recipients. Taking notes isn't...
Don’t Waste Time! Use this 4-Step Accountant Check-List!
Accountant Check-List When you are considering hiring an accountant, make sure to go through this accountant check-list: 1. What certifications do you have to practice? 2. What area do you specialize in? 3. What is your accessibility? 4. What are your fees? How Would...
Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween From Andrews Tax Accounting! Happy Halloween from everyone at Andrews Tax Accounting! Do you still not know what to be for Halloween? Do you want an accounting themed costume? How about being an auditing pirate? You can send "violators of S corporation...
The Superiority of New Accounting Methods
The Improved Accounting Methods of Today Before, accountants used pen and paper to keep track of a client's finances. Today there are new accounting methods. These advances in the accounting field allow accountants to spend less time inputting financial data and more...
Embracing New Technology
The Resources of Other Accounting Firms vs. Andrews Tax Accounting When the word “accountant” pops into your head, synonymous terms that also come to mind are trustworthy, advisor, etc. But not all accountants are as trustworthy as the rest. Roman Kepczyk found that...
Photo Shoot at the Black and White Gala
The Black and White Gala Thank you to Bellwether Real Estate for inviting Andrew's Tax Accounting & Bookkeeping to their Black and White Gala! Jeri, Taryn, and Janna had a great time! Sadly, Les was unable to join in the festivities. Also, take note of Jeri’s...