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C. Malcolm Smith & Company, P.C.

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Our firm offers financial services for businesses and individuals. Call or email for your next appointment today!

Our firm specializes in providing quality accounting services. We offer business valuation, tax planning, and financial planning for individuals and small businesses, as well as small business accounting. Please call or visit our website for more details.

10/30/2026

The IRS has released its 2026–2027 per diem rates for certain business travel expenses, effective Oct. 1, 2026. Under the high-low substantiation method, the rate for lodging, meals and incidental expenses for travel to high-cost localities within the continental United States (CONUS) rises to $329 per day, from $319. The rate for other CONUS localities rises to $230, from $225. The portion attributable to meals remains $86 for high-cost areas and $74 for other areas. The incidental-expenses-only rate remains $5. Employers can pay more than the IRS per diem rates, but excess amounts generally must be substantiated or treated as taxable wages. Contact us at (610) 375-6330 to learn about all your options for substantiating business travel expenses.

10/30/2026

Halloween is on a Saturday this year, and our team hopes you and yours get up to some fun “hocus pocus” over the weekend. Whether you are trick-or-treating, handing out candy at the door, or simply enjoying the excuse to eat candy and curl up with a spooky movie, we hope it’s spellbinding.

As always, if anything comes up this week, do not hesitate to reach out. Our team is here to help.

Have a happy Halloween!

10/28/2026

This Halloween, we just wanted to stop and say that, no bones about it, your continued trust and support mean the world to our team!

We are so grateful to be able to continuously support you and are here to support whatever other needs you may have before the year wraps up.

Wishing you and yours a safe Halloween!

10/28/2026

On November 1st, daylight saving time ends, and the clocks fall back an hour. This shift not only gives us an extra hour of much-needed sleep but also serves as a timely reminder to take care of a few things around the house as we approach winter.

So, that said, here is a quick home checklist worth running through as the days get shorter:

✅Turn back any clocks that do not automatically adjust themselves before bed on Saturday night.

✅Test and replace the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. This is one of the easiest ways to keep your household safe heading into winter.

✅Check your outdoor and security lighting. As daylight hours get shorter, having well-lit outdoor spaces can be a key safety step.

Taking care of these small to-do list items can make a real difference in how safe and prepared your home feels all season long.

As always, if there is anything we can assist with, do not hesitate to reach out. We are here to help.

10/28/2026

As your business grows, more people may need access to your accounting system. But when was the last time you reviewed the system’s user permissions? Outdated or excessive access can increase the risk of fraud, errors and unauthorized changes to your financial records. Year end is a good time to do some housekeeping. Confirm that employees and outside service providers have only the access they currently need. Pay special attention after employees change roles or leave your business, or when you switch vendors. We can help evaluate your accounting system’s security settings and strengthen internal controls. Call us at (610) 375-6330 to get started.

10/27/2026

Simple mistakes can prevent you from reaching retirement goals. The biggest error is not saving enough. If you expect to maintain your current lifestyle in retirement — which could last three decades or more — you’ll need to accumulate a surprisingly large sum. We can help set up a savings plan you’ll stick to. Call us at (610) 375-6330.

10/26/2026

You must pay the alternative minimum tax (AMT) if your AMT liability exceeds your regular tax liability. An exemption of $90,100 is available ($140,200 for joint filers, half that for separate filers), but it phases out when income exceeds certain levels — which have dropped for 2026. Plus, the exemption is now phased out twice as fast as in 2025. Add to that the impact of a potentially larger state and local tax deduction (which isn’t AMT-deductible), and you might be at higher AMT risk this year. Call us at (610) 375-6330 for help assessing your risk and finding strategies to minimize your taxes.

10/23/2026

If you’re responsible for collecting, accounting for or remitting federal taxes withheld from employee paychecks, beware of the trust fund recovery penalty (TFRP). As a responsible individual, you may be personally liable for a 100% penalty on income and employment taxes your business either fails to collect or fails to remit to the IRS. Your actions must be “willful,” meaning you’ve been, or should have been, aware of the responsibility and either intentionally disregarded the law or were indifferent to it. According to the IRS, no “evil intent or bad motive” is required. Call us at (610) 375-6330 if you receive a letter from the IRS about the TFRP or for help with tax compliance.

10/21/2026

Reconstructing business mileage records months after the fact can be frustrating — and unreliable. If you or your employees use personal vehicles for business, establish a system for logging trips as they occur. QuickBooks users can take advantage of mobile tools that automatically track trips and classify business vs. personal mileage. Other mileage apps or a well-maintained manual log can also work. As year end approaches, make sure your records include key details, such as mileage and business purpose. Timely, accurate documentation is essential for bookkeeping, employee reimbursements and tax reporting. Call us at (610) 375-6330 for help improving your mileage tracking process.

10/20/2026

Before the calendar turns, take time to make sure your business is positioned as strategically as possible for tax season.

Swipe through two key tax moves to consider before year-end: reviewing depreciation opportunities and planning for bonuses or charitable giving.

Ready to review your numbers or map out the most effective strategy for your situation? We're here to help. A quick year-end check-in can make a meaningful difference come filing season. Give us a call anytime.

Address

3020 Penn Avenue, Suite 2
West Lawn, PA
19609

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+16103756330

Website

http://www.cmscpa.com/

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