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Never Forget 9.11.2001

While no anti-fraud system is infallible, there are steps that can reduce the risk of fraud in your organization. For example:  Set up “hotlines” and incident reporting systems.  Hire and promote trustworthy people. Do background checks before hiring, and implement...

Phone scams aren’t new, but they are getting bolder and more sophisticated. Many people rejoiced when caller ID was introduced because it became easier to avoid unwanted calls. But it was only a matter of time until thieves developed ways to use caller ID like a Trojan...

Businesses often prefer to treat workers as independent contractors to lower their costs and administrative burdens. But the IRS, the U.S. Department of Labor, various state agencies or even the employees themselves may challenge an employer’s classification. The U.S. Tax...

If you are self-employed or retired, you don’t have tax withheld from a paycheck. So you need to “pay as you go” by sending estimated tax payments to the government on a quarterly basis. The federal due dates are April 15, June 15, September 15, and January 15....

We’re excited to announce that we’ve joined the Plant City Chamber of Commerce. This will help us get more involved in the Plant City community and build stronger relationships with our growing list of clients in the area. Above, you can see Sharon Burnetti, our Tax Manager, and...

You may be uncomfortable at the thought of discussing your estate with your loved ones. But failing to do so could result in disagreements and conflicts when the details are revealed after your death. Discussing your plans in advance gives you a chance to explain: The...

A common perception of domestic violence is that it only involves physical violence. But the experts provide a much broader definition. Not only does it affect more women, but the evidence can be much more easily masked. Even with makeup, a serious black eye can be hard to hide....

Retailers often find accounting for merchandise inventory challenging and time-consuming, especially when they carry many different types of products. The retail inventory method simplifies the process by allowing taxpayers to approximate ending inventory without necessarily...

Back-to-school shopping is just one example of how expensive it can be to raise a child. Today’s youngsters want more than pencils and gym shoes to start the school year. Kids also expect (and often get) cell phones, personal computers and designer jeans. The costs continue...