Rhodes, Young, Black & Duncan, CPAs

08/07/2025

RYBD is proud to join the fight against hunger through the Georgia Accounting Food Fight, a virtual fundraising drive benefiting the Atlanta Community Food Bank — the organization that serves our neighbors in need across 29 counties in metro Atlanta and North Georgia.

Every day, the Food Bank and its incredible network of partners are working tirelessly to provide meals and hope to families facing food insecurity.
Every $1 donated helps provide up to 3 meals — and every donation makes a real impact.

Join us in supporting this critical cause by donating today!

Welcome to our fundraising page for the Georgia Accounting Food Fight!

01/28/2025

Rhodes, Young, Black and Duncan (RYBD), with a proud legacy of over 50 years of excellence driven by the dedication of its partners, is thrilled to announce the promotion of JOSH FRICKS, CPA to the role of Partner.

Since joining RYBD in 2018, Josh has played a key role in advancing the firm’s advisory services, contributing to the ongoing success of the firm and its clients. His promotion emphasizes his exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to delivering results for small businesses.

The entire RYBD team congratulates Josh on this well-deserved achievement and looks forward to his continued impact as a Partner at the firm.

Rhodes, Young, Black and Duncan (RYBD), with a proud legacy of over 50 years of excellence driven by the dedication of its partners, is thrilled to announce the promotion of Josh Fricks, CPA, to the role of Partner. Since joining RYBD in 2018, Josh has played a key role in advancing the firm’s adv...

12/05/2024

As year end approaches, you may be thinking about tax strategies. One way to reduce potential estate taxes and show generosity to loved ones is to give cash gifts before Dec. 31. Taxpayers can transfer large amounts using the annual exclusion. In 2024, the exclusion amount is $18,000. It covers gifts you make to each recipient. That means if you have three children, you can transfer $54,000 to them in 2024, free of federal gift taxes. Married couples can consent to give each recipient up to $36,000 a year. Other rules may apply, and you need to file a gift tax return if you give more than $18,000 or consent to give gifts with your spouse. We can prepare a gift tax return for you.

12/02/2024

The IRS recently announced next year’s inflation-adjusted tax amounts. The 2025 standard deduction will increase to $15,000 for single taxpayers, $30,000 for married couples filing jointly and $22,500 for heads of household. This is up from the 2024 amounts of $14,600 for singles, $29,200 for joint filers and $21,900 for heads of household. For 2025, the highest tax rate of 37% will affect singles and heads of households with income exceeding $626,350 ($751,600 for joint filers). This is up from 2024 when the 37% rate affects single taxpayers and heads of households with income exceeding $609,350 ($731,200 for joint filers). The 2025 gift tax exclusion is $19,000, up from $18,000 in 2024.

11/28/2024

Wishing all of our clients, colleagues, friends, and family a wonderful Thanksgiving!

07/09/2024

A special shoutout to the teams who have signed up for our 2024 Georgia Accounting Food Fight happening August 5-16!

Registration is open! If you would like to sign up for this year's GAFF, visit https://feedinggeorgia.org/georgia-accounting-food-fight/ to learn more to register your firm!

THANK YOU to the teams signed up so far for this incredible event:
BDO USA
Buckingham Strategic Wealth
Crowe LLP. Global
Draffin Tucker
Hancock Askew & Co., LLP
HLB Gross Collins, PC
Momentum - Momentum Telecom
Moore Colson
Myers and Stauffer
Nichols, Cauley & Associates, LLC
Nichols, Cauley & Associates, LLC - Kennesaw & Canton
Nichols, Cauley & Associates, LLC - Fayetteville
Rhodes, Young, Black & Duncan, CPAs
Teradata
Warren Averett, LLC
WBL CPAs + Advisors
Draffin Tucker - Albany
Robinson, Grimes & Company
Collins/Moody & Company, P.C.
Bates, Carter & Co., LLP
McNair, McLemore, Middlebrooks & Co.
CAINES HODGES PACE & COMPANY CPAs
Coastal Consulting Management Group LLC

The support from this event will directly benefit the Feeding Georgia food banks:
Atlanta Community Food Bank
America's Second Harvest Of Coastal Ga
Chattanooga Area Food Bank
Feeding the Valley Food Bank
Food Bank of Northeast Georgia
Golden Harvest Food Bank
Middle Georgia Community Food Bank
The Georgia Mountain Food Bank

07/04/2024

Wishing all of our clients, colleagues, family and friends a happy and safe 4th of July!

06/25/2024

Congratulations to our Managing Partner, Robin Sansone, on her team's National Championship WIN at the Men's College World Series! Though she may be slightly outnumbered in our office, today we will say, "Go Vols!"

06/07/2024

The Outstanding Organization Award exhibits excellence and sets the standard. We are so excited that our company has been nominated for this particular Gwinnett Chamber Moxie Award!

05/27/2024

Happy Memorial Day from all of us at RYBD! Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🇺🇸

05/03/2024

🎓🌟Congratulations to Dru Chinchilla on her graduation from the University of North Georgia with a Master of Accountancy! Dru started here as a Tax Intern and is now continuing her career with RYBD full time. The sky's the limit for you, Dru!🌟🎓

04/26/2024

We'd like to introduce Diane Page, RYBD's newest Accounting Specialist in our Small Business Advisory Department. Diane has an extensive background in accounting, and we are thrilled to have her as part of our team!