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We're Hiring (The LP Version)

Oct 28, 2014

Here's the deluxe, LP version of our hiring announcement, for those of you who are interested. We're hiring!! Must be proficient in PT, QB & Office. We use these programs about 90% of the time.... Read more >

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Louisiana Citizen's Tax Credit...Don't Leave It on the Table!!!

Mar 20, 2014

Okay...there are way too many of you who are still forgetting to bring in the declaration page from the current year's homeowner's and renter's insurance policies. Chances are very good that if... Read more >

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Beware the Tax Identity Thief

Jan 15, 2014

By way of courtesy of the Louisiana Better Business Bureau: This time of year, when the last of the tinsel has been put away, my least favorite season of the year begins. I am, with apologies to... Read more >

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Huricane Season is Here

May 31, 2013

June 1st. As kids are unleashed from school, mother nature is unleashing her own little creations. Known as Disturbances, Depressions, Storms, Hurricanes, Cyclones, Typhoons, etc...these guys, at... Read more >

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A Few 2013 Tax Law Changes You Should Know About

May 30, 2013

These are some of the more mainstream changes in the tax law for 2013. They cast a fairly wide net and snare most of us in it. We'll try and offer some insight on each one to see how or why it... Read more >

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We Survived 12/21/12. Can We Survive 01/01/13?

Dec 27, 2012

Okay, so the headline is a tad over-sensationalized, but whether TV, radio, newspaper, magazines, or the internet…everyone keeps talking about the fiscal cliff and its dreaded effects. Before... Read more >

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Black Friday Lessons

Nov 20, 2012

It's that time of the year again when many merchants hope to finally start making money for the year. Yes--for the year. Someone asked me the other day, "why is it called 'Black Friday?'" Is it... Read more >

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Remembering 09/11

Sep 11, 2012

America is a united country. We see that time and time again, from a young man helping an elderly person carry groceries, to players congratulating the opposing team after a hard-fought match.... Read more >

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Life Lessons We All Know But Forget Sometimes

Aug 23, 2012

One of the most rewarding things in life is a feeling that you've made a contribution. We don't mean a monetary contribution or giving your opinion, but instead the kind of contribution that makes... Read more >

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Should You Be Charging Your Customers Sales Tax?

May 23, 2012

The other day we had a client come into our office for a consultation. One of his questions concerned the taxability of photography services, as he was opening a photography business. He’d... Read more >

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Why an Outside Bookkeeping Service Is a Good Idea.

Dec 21, 2011

I know that this may seem a little self-promoting, but I want to let you know the reasons as to why you should consider having an outside bookkeeping service, such as ours, handle your accounting... Read more >

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Proof of Income

Dec 6, 2011

As our business client, we want to keep you well informed. This time we want to talk about proof of income. We want to focus on how to prove it to the IRS auditor. The mission of the IRS auditor... Read more >

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Black Friday (and Cyber Monday)--Make Money While You Shop

Nov 23, 2011

This is a bit off topic from the exciting taxes we usually deal with around here, but it is pertinent: Black Friday. We want to remind all our clients that shopping on "Black Friday" could be a... Read more >

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Proof of Cash Payments

Oct 26, 2011

As our business client, we want to share some information we received from the local IRS office regarding what they accept as verification of cash payments for goods and services that you pay to... Read more >

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