Alyse Driscoll, CPA

03/27/2019

https://sba.thehartford.com/finance/5-really-dumb-ways-to-save-money-on-your-taxes/?cmp=EMC-SC-SBA-96049343&eml=1

Good article for this time of year!

As a small business owner, are you worried about paying your tax bill this year? Here are 5 really dumb things you should never do to save money on taxes.

01/15/2013

Reminder that tax season will begin in 15 days and today is the deadline for your 4th quarter tax estimated payments.

03/07/2012

Encourage your college student to become an accountant!
http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/articles/2012/02/27/best-jobs-2012-accountant

As one of the Best Jobs of 2012, this profession should see significant growth over the next decade.

06/24/2011

Did you know???
http://www.journalofaccountancy.com/Web/20114285.htm

In response to rising gasoline prices, the IRS has raised the standard mileage rate for business use of an automobile from 51 cents per mile to 55½ per mile, effective July 1 (Announcement 2011-40). The medical and moving standard mileage rate is increasing to 23½ per mile, also on July 1.

05/24/2011

Great opportunity for someone looking for a part time position in NYC for 2-3 days a week. Send me a note if you are interested or know of someone interested. Great company with tons of growth potential!

04/12/2011

Are you a small business? What are your thoughts about the tax burdens on you and your company?

http://www.accountingtoday.com/news/Taxes-Becoming-Bigger-Burden-Small-Businesses-57987-1.html

One-third of small-business owners spends two full work weeks every year dealing with federal taxes, and 87 percent need to pay an outside accountant or other tax return preparer to do their taxes, according to a new survey.

04/07/2011

If the Federal government shuts down this week, the IRS is still going to process the returns. Read more, if you are interested!
http://www.journalofaccountancy.com/Web/20114038.htm

IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman addressed the National Press Club on Wednesday, and after his prepared remarks he answered questions regarding the IRS’ preparations for a possible shutdown of the federal government, which could happen Friday.

04/04/2011

Great article for those of you who will owe money on the deadline...
http://www.usatoday.com/money/perfi/taxes/2011-03-31-trouble-paying-taxes.htm

If you owe the IRS more than you can pay, you still have options. Some are better than others.

03/14/2011

I have a consulting project for someone interested. Please contact me if you are looking for a flexible arrangement for a few hours this week. Only requirement is that you have Excel loaded on your home computer.

01/10/2011

Is your business ready to file its 1099s for 2010? I can help you process those forms before the deadline!

12/14/2010

This is a good read for year end thoughts for business tax strategies. Feel free to pass it along to anyone you know who owns their own business. It could help pass along some tax savings to those small businesses who need it. Also, feel free to send me any tax questions that you might have!

http://www.openforum.com/idea-hub/topics/money/article/last-minute-business-tax-deductions-for-2010-scott-allen-1

It’s the end of the year, and you’re already thinking about 2011. If you’re looking at your first-quarter cash flow, one thing you c