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Dec 31,2009, 1:54PM

Atlanta CPA on Determing What Entity is Best for Your Newly Incorporated Business

By John Dillard
Atlanta CPA on Determing What Entity is Best for Your Newly Incorporated Business Choosing the correct entity for your new Georgia business is not the faint hearted or ill prepared. "Learning the Ropes" and how best to Incorporate Your New Metro Atlanta Business will do much to ensure that you only Pay Your Lowest Legal Possible Tax. Below is a sample of a recent inquiry received: On...
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Dec 30,2009, 9:46PM

Atlanta CPA on Starting the New Year Right Means Missions Start at Home...Taking Christianity Into the World

By John Dillard
Atlanta CPA on Starting the New Year Right Means Missions Start at Home...Taking Christianity Into the World Though many serve those in the world, they are often prone to ignore their own family. Looking ahead to the life that God calls us to, we are all called to serve our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ and it is to this end that I desire to serve my family and my Savior. To wit today, by God's grace and majesty I received the below not from my brother in Christ:
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Dec 30,2009, 11:44AM

Duluth CPA Gives Tax Tips to Successfully Use a Payroll Service

By John Dillard
Duluth CPA Gives Tax Tips to Successfully Use a Payroll Service For the new business owner getting your new business started; it is essential to get it going in the right direction; utilizing an Atlanta Payroll Service is your best bet to get your Atlanta business started off on the right foot. A payroll service has the advantage, whether you have one employee or thousands, of quickly and effic...
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Dec 29,2009, 9:22AM

Atlanta CPA on Seeking the True Meaning of Christmas...Taking Christianity Into the World

By John Dillard
Atlanta CPA on Seeking the True Meaning of Christmas...Taking Christianity Into the World On the radio this morning, there was a story about a woman who was Christmas shopping with her two children. After many hours of looking at row after row of toys and everything else imaginable and after hours of hearing both her children asking for everything they saw on those many shelves, she finally made ...
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Dec 28,2009, 6:16PM

Duluth CPA Offers Free Tax Information for Business Owners and Entreprenuers

By John Dillard
Duluth CPA Offers Free Tax Information for Business Owners and Entreprenuers http://www.hiscpa.com/what_we_do.htm   http://www.hiscpa.com/irs-representation.html   http://www.hiscpa.com/irs-selection.html http://www.hiscpa.com/irs-audit.html   http://www.hiscpa.com/working-with-the-irs.html   http://www.hiscpa.com/paying-taxes.html   http://www.hiscpa.com/avoiding...
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Dec 28,2009, 8:28AM

Duluth CPA on Retirement Planning: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You

By John Dillard
Duluth CPA on Retirement Planning: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You When Getting ready for retirement business owners are frequently tempted to sign up for what sounds best. The below is a sample list of questions that might be used to help entrepreneurs determine what retirement plan will be best for their business and employees. Below are a few questions that will allow me to make some sugge...
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Dec 24,2009, 9:13PM

Today a Savior is Born Presented by Atlanta CPA...Taking Christianity Into the World

By John Dillard
Today a Savior is Born Presented by Atlanta CPA...Taking Christianity Into the World. Emmanuel: God in us. We worship a risen Lord. God came down from the heavens and was born in a manger knowing all the while his ultimate destination: the end on a cross, with all of His friends running away at his greatest time of need. But yet He chose to come, He chose to live amongst us to save us from etern...
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Dec 23,2009, 7:44PM

Duluth CPA Provides Directory of How Business Owners/Entrepreneurs Can Get a Business Loan

By John Dillard
Duluth CPA Provides Directory of How Business Owners/Entrepreneurs Can Get a Business LoanGetting Your Banker to Say Yes to Financing Needs...Getting Financing For Your Business includes getting to your banker information they will need to properly evaluate your business credit/repayment ability and whether or not to extend financing to your business. Getting these items to your banker in one well...
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Dec 23,2009, 9:43AM

Duluth CPA Seeking Mission Partners Throughout America...Taking Christianity Into the World.

By John Dillard
Duluth CPA Seeking Mission Partners Throughout America...Taking Christianity Into the World.   I am writing to seek Mission Partners Throughout America to serve the Lost the Last and the Least. Below are two areas of missions where my family and I feel led to serve and I would welcome taking to your group about our Annual Family Mission Trip to serve the Navajo people in Pueblo Pintado....
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Dec 22,2009, 10:51AM

Duluth CPA Seeking Donations for the Homeless of Atlanta...Taking Christianity Into the World

By John Dillard
Duluth CPA Seeking Donations for the Homeless of Atlanta...Taking Christianity Into the World It is awesome when I watch God's people stepping outside of their box to serve something bigger than themselves. I look forward to our joint service as well as watching what God will do with and through you as you are obedient to His calling. Below is a response to a planning meeting to Serving the Homeless Men and Women of Atlanta this Thanksgiving. When we seek the power of God, live within his will, there is nothing we cannot do!!!
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Dec 21,2009, 8:47AM

Duluth CPA Asks...What is Your Mission Statement...Taking Christianity Into the World

By John Dillard
Duluth CPA Asks...What is Your Mission Statement...Taking Christianity Into the World   Recently I was asked what our Mission Statement was. I knew what it was but it was advantageous for me to reduce to simple terms. Might I suggest as you begin the New Year that you crystallize your visions and thoughts to Served God in 2010.    To share the Good News of Jesus Christ by ex...
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Dec 20,2009, 10:59AM

Duluth CPA Asks...Who Are You Serving This Christmas...Feeding the Homeless of Atlanta on Christmas Day...Taking Christianity Into the World

By John Dillard
Duluth CPA Asks...Who Are You Serving This Christmas...Feeding the Homeless of Atlanta on Christmas Day...Taking Christianity Into the WorldWWJD do if He Lived in Atlanta This Christmas ? I believe he would do as He did every day...Serve the Lost the Last and the Least. Rather than letting Christmas become more about the gifts and the food, we invite you to join us in Serving and Glorifying our Sa...
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Dec 19,2009, 1:50PM

Atlanta Business and Money Management...Taking Christianity Into the World

By John Dillard
Atlanta Christian Financial Business and Money Management...Taking Christianity Into the WorldTaking your faith to the streets means that you lay it all on the line and not just your Sunday church attendance. Being like Jesus requires Faith in Action, Belief in Motion and Being the Hands and Feet of Jesus Christ. I have found that when I put my whole heart, mind and body into action that indeed my life is easier rather than harder. Recently I had the opportunity to meet an Atlanta Christian Money/Financial Planner, who wrote of his concerns. I share this to challenge you to lay it all on the line for Christ!
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Dec 18,2009, 8:22AM

Duluth CPA Advises on How Can You Resolve Tax Issues With the IRS

By John Dillard
Duluth CPA Advises on How Can You Resolve Tax Issues With the IRS When the IRS comes knocking on your door it is best to as soon as possible retain a CPA who is well versed in such matters. Undergoing and addressing an IRS audit by one's self is akin to performing major surgery on one's self. Having a CPA to represent you and to advocate your tax issues with the IRS is the best first step to...
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Dec 17,2009, 4:39PM

Duluth CPA Provides Directory of Tax Issues Facing Taxpayers When Preparing for Their Year-End 2009 Taxes

By John Dillard
Duluth CPA Provides Directory of Tax Issues Facing Taxpayers When Preparing for Their Year-End 2009 Taxes Failing to Prepare is Preparing to Fail. We focus on what we can do to interpret the future solely than rather how best to interpret the past. The below will give you a sampling of what you can personally do to get your business ready for you year-end 2009 tax bill: Based upon your advice th...
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Dec 16,2009, 9:11PM

Practicing Business Ethics...Taking Christianity Into the World by Duluth CPA

By John Dillard
Practicing Business Ethics...Taking Christianity Into the World by Duluth CPA I get calls from throughout the United States of Believers Seeking How to Best Address the Many Times They are Faced With Choosing Truth or Sin. Our culture does much to encourage us to seek our own way and to lead others astray from God's word. However I believe that all of us are called to the same standard. Tell t...
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Dec 16,2009, 9:01AM

Duluth CPA Teaches How to Lower Your 2009 Tax Bill

By John Dillard
Duluth CPA Teaches How to Lower Your 2009 Tax Bill Below is a sample letter we might sent to a taxpayer as well as a checklist of items to evaluate when planning for your 2009 tax bill to both the IRS and Georgia/state. Being well aware of these items will do much to prevent unnecessary tax surprises:
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Dec 15,2009, 9:57AM

Duluth CPA Provides Directory of Bookkeeping Techniques for Business Owners & Entrepreneurs

By John Dillard
Duluth CPA Provides Directory of Bookkeeping Techniques for Business Owners & Entrepreneurs All successful business owners either initially or over time become extremely proficient in their field of choice for it is by this growth of knowledge and wisdom which affords them the insight to make prudent decisions. Each and every hour of a business owner's day, there are a series of insignificant...
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Dec 14,2009, 9:03AM

Duluth CPA Asks...Who Are You Serving This Christmas...Feeding the Homeless of Atlanta on Christmas Day...Taking Christianity Into the World

By John Dillard
Duluth CPA Asks...Who Are You Serving This Christmas...Feeding the Homeless of Atlanta on Christmas Day...Taking Christianity Into the WorldWWJD do if He Lived in Atlanta This Christmas? I believe he would do as He did every day...Serve the Lost the Last and the Least. Rather than letting Christmas become more about the gifts and the food, we invite you to join us in Serving and Glorifying our Sav...
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Dec 13,2009, 2:52PM

Growing in the Lord...Taking Christianity Into the World by Duluth CPA

By John Dillard
Growing in the Lord...Taking Christianity Into the World by Duluth CPA Today I received a note from a Believer who was seeking what they might do as they were at the lowest spiritual level personally that they had been in years. They were seeking what they might do to encourage and strengthen themselves in the Lord prompting me to suggest: -A Home Church where you worship and serve regularly. ...
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Dec 12,2009, 11:20AM

Strategic Offer in Compromise Consideration & Submission by Atlanta CPA

By John Dillard
Strategic Offer in Compromise Consideration & Submission by Atlanta CPA Like Nehemiah in the Old Testament we are to be both thoughtful, insightful and full of preparedness as you ready yourself to submit an Offer in Compromise. Rather than "throwing paper at the IRS" it is prudent to spend an adequate amount of time and planning to ensure that you have an Offer that is able to be accepted, a...
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Dec 11,2009, 7:33PM

Atlanta CPA Addresses Startup Issues Facing New Business Owners: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You

By John Dillard
Atlanta CPA Addresses Startup Issues Facing New Business Owners: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You  We frequently received and inquiry of a new business owner exploring their options and how to best address their issues and concerns. To assist in guiding other new entrepreneurs I have included my answers after each corresponding question:  
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Dec 11,2009, 6:50AM

How to convert your C Corporation to an S Corporation to Avoid Double Taxation by Atlanta CPA

By John Dillard
How to convert your C Corporation to an S Corporation to Avoid Double Taxation by Atlanta CPAMore Georgia based businesses are incorporating as an Limited Liability Company (LLC) because of the ease of the initial set up of the business entity. However, frequently this may not be the best "tax choice" for the business as an C Corporation is subject first to taxes at the corporate level initially a...
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Dec 10,2009, 11:23AM

IRS and the 2010 Mileage Rate Announced by Atlanta CPA

By John Dillard
IRS and the 2010 Mileage Rate Announced by Atlanta CPA The IRS Just Announced the 2010 Mileage Rate as 50 cents per mile. This is down from the 2009 mileage rate of 55 cents per mile. The predominant cause for the decrease is a direct result of declining gas prices in 2009 versus 2008. Please keep in mind that tax law requires all taxpayers who use an auto for business use to keep a by day m...
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Dec 08,2009, 8:50PM

Free Tax and Financial Information Directory for Business Owners & Entrepreneurs Offered by Atlanta CPA

By John Dillard
Free Tax and Financial Information Directory for Business Owners & Entrepreneurs Offered by Atlanta CPA At His CPA PC we seek to serve and give back to the community to which we both live and work. I pray our efforts to assist you to grow and manage your business both enlighten and enrich your efforts allowing you to serve God yet even more. http://www.hiscpa.com/business_plans.htm &n...
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Dec 08,2009, 9:47AM

Atlanta CPA on Incorporating Your Business: Get Started on the Right Financial Footing

By John Dillard
Atlanta CPA on Incorporating Your Business: Get Started on the Right Financial Footing Recently I had the below inquiry from our website. Desiring first to serve we focus on Serving the Atlanta Business Community even before they become clients: We are a new business just outside Atlanta and are seeking a solid Business CPA to help us with our business, tax, and licensing issues. We are just get...
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Dec 07,2009, 2:56PM

Atlanta CPA on Serving Others...Taking Christianity Into the World

By John Dillard
Atlanta CPA on Serving Others...Taking Christianity Into the World "...Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave- just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." Matthew 20:26-28 I believe that spiritual maturity comes when we emulate Christ in all things an...
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Dec 07,2009, 10:20AM

Duluth CPA Provides Guidance on How Do I Find a CPA for My Business?

By John Dillard
Duluth CPA Provides Guidance on How Do I Find a CPA for My Business? For those who have never hired a CPA before or are looking to hire a new CPA knowing what to look for will do much to ensure you have made a wise hire. If you are a business owner hiring a CPA whose practice centers and focuses on the needs of business owners is a very prudent part of the CPA retention process. Selecting a profe...
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Dec 06,2009, 12:44PM

Metro Atlanta CPA Addresses IRS Representation Issues and IRS Request for Documentation

By John Dillard
Metro Atlanta CPA Addresses IRS Representation Issues and IRS Request for Documentation Attached is a sample letter one might use to address IRS Representation issues with the IRS. However, extreme caution should be exercised by taxpayers to ensure that they retain the services of a CPA who is experienced with tax representation issues and matters.
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Dec 05,2009, 4:35PM

Atlanta CPA on How to Determine What Your Withholding for S Corporation Owners/Shareholders

By John Dillard
Atlanta CPA on How to Determine What Your Withholding for S Corporation Owners/Shareholders To preclude the responsibility for an S Corporation owner to also have to pay estimated tax payments to both the IRS & Georgia, it is prudent to work closely with your CPA to adjust/increase your withholdings accordingly.
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Dec 05,2009, 10:02AM

Addressing New Client Start-up Issues for Corporate/Business Taxpayers by Duluth CPA

By John Dillard
Addressing New Client Start-up Issues for Corporate/Business Taxpayers by Duluth CPA When we get new clients, like a doctor we do diagnostics and evaluate the past medical/financial history of a client. The below is a sample letter of what we might send to a client to address open issues that are found: So that we might properly evaluate how best to address your 2009 corporate income tax retur...
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Dec 04,2009, 8:19AM

Atlanta CPA on Getting Your New Business Started: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You

By John Dillard
Atlanta CPA on Getting Your New Business Started: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You We frequently received and inquiry of a new business owner exploring their options and how to best address their issues and concerns. To assist in guiding other new entrepreneurs I have included my answers after each corresponding question: I'm trying to find out how to become a freelance web designer/sole proprie...
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Dec 03,2009, 8:59AM

Are You Adequately Planning for Your Retirement?

By John Dillard
Are You Adequately Planning for Your Retirement? John, Quick questions for you: Is maximum contribution for a SEP IRA 25% of Pay? Thanks! The maximum SEP IRA for 2009 as I understand it is up to 25% of your W-2 maximum of $245,000 or a 2009 SEP IRA of $49,000. However there are many options to explore. I suggest that we get together with a financial planner to discuss your present financial affa...
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Dec 02,2009, 6:54PM

Missions Lite: Radically Serving God...Taking Christianity Into the World

By John Dillard
Missions Lite: Radically Serving God...Taking Christianity Into the World   We do many things wrong as parents and I fail often, but fortunately we have two children who "get it." They know God, know who he is and serve him well. Recently my daughter was asked to provide a blurb the church could use on its website to which I have listed below. This Christmas and throughout the year, be ...
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Dec 02,2009, 9:49AM

Metro Atlanta CPA on Asks Should Your Newly Incorporated Business Use a DBA (Doing Business As)?

By John Dillard
Metro Atlanta CPA Asks Should Your Newly Incorporated Business Use a DBA (Doing Business As)? Determining if You Should Trademark the Name of Your Business
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Dec 01,2009, 10:12AM

Atlanta CPA Advises on How to File Back Taxes & Old Income Tax Returns

By John Dillard
Atlanta CPA Advises on How to File Back Taxes & Old Income Tax Returns The filing of old back tax returns often "freezes" taxpayers who become too scared to address their open monies. Below is an example of an inquiry from a taxpayer seeking advice on filing of past unfiled income tax returns: I'm looking for help filing back taxes (last 5 years) and I am desperate to get my tax situation in...
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