Martens & Company CPA LLP

Martens & Company CPA LLP Welcome to Martens & Company, CPA, LLP. We offer accounting and auditing services, tax services, mana

Auditing, reviews, complications, tax prep and planning, individuals, corporations, partnerships, estates, trusts and employee benefit plans, personal estate planning, financial projections, payroll, business start-up and succession planning, software support, QuickBooks and Peachtree. Richard D Atterbury Merle F Martens Paul A Bryant Marvin D Berger John L Stuber Marvin K Steffensen Roger H Wilhem

07/25/2024

What is the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT)? The AMT, created in 1969, is an alternative tax meant to prevent extremely wealthy solutions from using loopholes and deductions to avoid paying minimum taxes. The amount is calculated alongside your regular tax return; you pay the IRS whichever amount is greater.

07/23/2024

Writing a business plan? You may need financial projections and other reports that a small-business accountant can provide to create a professional, successful plan.

07/18/2024

It’s important to remember that there’s no reason not to take full advantage of those deductions and credits you qualify for. Whether you’re running a small business or your household, we’re always happy to help you save every penny you can on you taxes.

07/16/2024

The more complicated your financial life is, the greater your need to use the skills of a tax accountant. Laws become complex as income, property, retirement funds, and other aspects of your financial portfolio expand.

07/11/2024

Did you know that there is an Accounting Hall of Fame? It is located on the campus of Ohio State University in the Fisher College of Business. It was established in 1950 and is intended to honor accountants who make significant contributions to the discipline.

07/09/2024

Pop Quiz: Q. If a chef wants to inflate the books, how does he "cook the books" instead of another meal? A. Classify normal operating expenses as assets on the balance sheet. This is a common way to artificially reduce reported expenses.

07/04/2024

If you have a problem with the IRS, you might need a tax attorney. Do you have a lien or a notice of a tax audit? If we know the details of your tax situation, we'll be able to advise whether or not you need the help of a tax attorney.

07/02/2024

Not only do Enrolled Agents prepare tax returns, but they also provide tax assistance for estates, trusts, partnerships, corporations and other entities that are required to report taxes. Enrolled Agents specialize in taxation and receive their authority from the federal government, not the state government.

06/27/2024

Did you know that CPAs are regularly required to earn a certain number of continuing education credits? Although specific requirements vary from state to state, they all include staying current on changes to tax law, so you can be sure your CPA is up to speed on the current laws.

06/25/2024

Which taxes have the most deleterious effects on small businesses? According to a recent National Small Business Association (NSBA) study, income taxes and payroll taxes are the most burdensome in respect to cost, impact and administrative load.

06/20/2024

Do you need to generate financial reports that are more suitable for your internal managerial decision-making? When you need a custom solution, we’re here to help.

06/18/2024

Income taxes are not new in the world. One of the first recorded income taxes was used to fund the Crusades. King Henry II put forth the Saladin tithe in 1188 to help fund the Third Crusade.

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