Heated debate ahead on tax reform proposals
President Obama recently said that he wants a tax reform/deficit
reduction package by August and lawmakers have many proposals to
consider. The President has introduced a $3.77 trillion budget for
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Using your 2012 tax-year return to plan for the future
Did you owe tax on your 2012 tax return? Did you receive a sizeable
refund? Or, conversely, did you receive a smaller refund than you
expected? If so, take another look at your tax return from this...
The new 3.8 percent net investment tax continues to challenge
Questions over the operation of the new 3.8 percent Medicare tax on
net investment income (the NII Tax) continue to be placed on the
IRS's doorstep as it tries to better explain the operation of th...
How do I? Compute the small business health insurance credit
Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), small
employers can claim a credit for providing health insurance for
employees and their families. Health insurance includes not only
...
FAQ: What is "cost of goods sold"?
A business that manufactures products to be sold, or purchases
products for resale, must value its product inventory at the
beginning and the end of each tax year to determine the cost of
goods sol...
May 2013 tax compliance calendar
As an individual or business, it is your responsibility to be aware
of and to meet your tax filing/reporting deadlines. This calendar
summarizes important tax reporting and filing data for individu...
How do I....Make matching contributions to a SIMPLE IRA plan?
A SIMPLE (Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees of Small
Employers) IRA is a retirement savings plan designed specifically
for small employers. A SIMPLE IRA is an IRA-based plan with ease of
use ...
FAQ...Has IRS Fresh Start penalty relief expired?
Yes, penalty relief under the IRS Fresh Start initiative was a
one-time offer, which required individuals to file Form 1127-A,
Application for Extension of Time for Payment of Income Tax for
2011 Due ...
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Hinkle & Company is pleased to annouce an expansion of services; M&A services. James Hinkle has earned the designation of CMAP, Certified Mergers and Acquisition Professional by the Middle Market Investment Banking Association (MMIBA). Typically buinesses with more than $7 million in sales make up the Middle Market.
Hinkle & Company is dedicated to providing small and medimum size companies an extra resource which allows them to be successful. Hinkle & Company brings a unique set of services and experiences to each client situation. Our Firm combines the cutting edge services offered by many consulting firms, as well as the traditional public accounting services such as audits, tax and bookkeeping. Our combination of services are designed under the concept of providing top management consulting services and then backing that up over the long-term with traditional accounting and tax services.
Our management consulting services are designed to assist senior management in improving internal operations, setting mid-term goals and evaluating what people and procedures are necessary to accomplish these goals. We also provide help to the CEO/Owner with the accountability for improving operations and profitability.
Our traditional accounting services include a full range of small business services such as monthly financial statements, payroll services, income tax planning and preparation. We also provide annual audit and financial statement preparation, including non-profit organizations and construction companies.
The Firm also provides litigation support services including business valuations and expert testimony. Our qualifications include the Accreditation in Business Valuations (ABV) issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) issued by the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA). Our litigation support services include marital dissolutions, business damages and personal damages.
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