Richard Helams Jr. CPA

11/01/2022

https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/irs-and-aicpa-call-for-crackdown-on-bogus-employee-retention-credit-claims

"ERC mills" are encouraging applications for the tax credit from businesses that may not qualify for the pandemic relief program.

10/06/2021

COVID Tax Tip 2021-147: Here’s how a taxpayer’s custody situation may affect their advance child tax credit payments Internal Revenue Service (IRS) sent this bulletin at 10/05/2021 10:14 AM EDT IRS Tax Tips October 5, 2021 Useful Links: IRS.gov Help For Hurricane Victims News Essentials What's H...

10/01/2021

Perform Accounting, Bookkeeping, & Payroll Task for Small Business Clients, Perform Income Tax Preparation Task for individual Clients including, but not limited to the following duties.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Accounting major preferred, or equivalent experience. 3rd/4th Year Students will also be considered.

Job Duties:
Direct Communication with Clients (Telephone, Email, In-Person), Prepare Payroll Checks, Record Transactions, Summarize Expenses, Reconcile Bank Accounts, Credit Cards, & Loan Balances, Prepare & Record End of Month Journal Entries, Prepare Payroll Tax Reports & Payments, Prepare Sales Tax Returns & Payments, Prepare & Remit End of Year Reporting Forms (W-2s and 1099s), Organize Tax Documents, Input Tax Information into Software, Assist Senior Staff with additional Task & Projects, Assist with Clerical Task & Reception Duties.

Job Skills:
Communicate well with others (verbal & written), Organized, Diligent, Detail Oriented, Analytical & Problem Solving Skills, Work Independently & With Others, Highest Level of Professionalism, Integrity, Due Diligence, Confidentiality, Consistency & Accuracy while working on numerous projects with multiple priorities and deadlines.

Computer Skills:
Knowledge of software application: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Planner, Google Sheets, Sage Accounting, QuickBooks Online. Ability to learn additional software applications.

03/24/2021

And it doesn't seem they have made much headway in clearing the backlog.

Backlogs of paper tax returns ballooned due to the Covid pandemic, according to a report. An IRS official urged taxpayers to file an electronic return.

03/11/2021

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-announces-tax-relief-for-louisiana-severe-winter-storm-victims

LA-2021-02, March 10, 2021 — Victims of Winter Storms that occurred February 11-19, 2021 now have until June 15, 2021, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the Internal Revenue Service announced today.

11/09/2020

We are looking for an Accountant Assistant that can grow with our firm. An Accounting Degree or any accounting experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities:

- Answering phones
- Greeting clients
- Assembly of finished work
-Scanning documents into electronic
filing system
- Monthly bookkeeping and
reconciliation
- Other miscellaneous tasks to improve
efficiency of the office

Skills:

-Knowledge of Outlook, Excel, and
Accounting Software (Quickbooks,
Sage)
- Strong attention to detail and good
analytical skills
- A self-starter who can meet monthly
deadlines
- Strong communication skills

04/23/2020

While most eligible taxpayers don’t need to take any action to receive an Economic Impact Payment, some people will. This includes those who are required to file and haven’t filed a tax return for either 2018 or 2019.

04/17/2020

The AICPA urged additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program, a key small business relief initiative under the CARES Act.

04/01/2020

https://www.uschamber.com/sites/default/files/023595_comm_corona_virus_smallbiz_loan_final.pdf

04/01/2020

https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/top-priorities/cares-act/assistance-for-small-businesses

About Treasury General Information Role of the Treasury The Secretary Officials Organizational Chart Orders and Directives Offices Domestic Finance Economic Policy General Counsel International Affairs Management Tax Policy Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Inspectors General Bureaus Alcohol and....

03/31/2020

https://www.uschamber.com/co/run/business-financing/commonly-asked-questions-coronavirus-small-business-loans

Your most commonly asked questions about the loans being offered to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic — answered.

03/31/2020

Paycheck Protection Program Loans will be applied for through your bank, NOT the SBA