D.E. Rodrigues & Company Accounting Blog

January 2017

Warning: Watch out for aggressive phone scams once again this tax season

Written by January 26, 2017

The Treasury Inspector General for Taxpayer Administration (TIGTA) is once again warning taxpayers about a particular category of tax scams that has proven to be very widespread, very aggressive, and very relentless. Callers claim to be IRS employees, and they tell their intended victims that they owe taxes that must be paid immediately using a prepaid debit or gift card,...

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Start smart: Five items to focus on when starting a new business

Written by January 26, 2017

Are you starting a new business in the new year? Put these items on your to-do list. Business plan. Outline who will own the business and what the legal form will be, your qualifications to run the business, the competitive market you face, the products or services you will sell, and how you intend to advertise to prospective customers. How...

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Local is not always local – Know the difference

Written by January 26, 2017

Not all CPA firms are alike! Pay attention to the details when deciding. One firm in our area claims to be the largest firm in the area. That firm is part of a national firm whose headquarters are in the Midwest,  whose partners are local. Therefore, their structure is nothing more than a satellite office of a much larger firm; whose operations...

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Keep up with wage laws

Written by January 26, 2017

While the new federal overtime rules that were scheduled to take effect in 2016 have been put on hold, perhaps permanently, other wage laws are still around, including those that establish minimum pay levels. These minimum wage laws vary from state to state, and some have changed beginning January 1. In addition, you may be required to post notices or...

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Couples and money: Five resolutions for 2017

Written by January 11, 2017

Do you have a financial plan that works for both you and your spouse or significant other? Here are suggestions that can help. Organize your finances. Get a handle on your income and spending, by both of you individually and as a couple. By reviewing the overall picture of how you spend money, you can focus on potential problem areas....

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