When to Use Estate Planning and Trust Services Estate and trust planning needs are critical. No one enjoys talking about death. Especially, when it comes to what will happen to your assets after you pass. However, these discussions are necessary. If not, critical to have with a professional. Failing to prepare your estate and trust [...]
4 Things You Need to Know About Mergers, Acquisitions, and Sales Mergers and acquisitions cannot be rushed. If you’ve been thinking about selling your company, chances are, you don’t know where to begin. After all, mergers and acquisitions take time, resources and knowledge. Prior to selling, everything from finances to human resources, legal documentation, business [...]
Payroll and Sales Tax Couldn't Be Any Simpler Payroll and sales tax can be difficult to understand. So, you’ve started your own business. But, having to navigate the tricky payroll and sales tax system can be daunting on your own. Not only will you need to be aware of your account information, but local laws [...]
Delinquent Returns - Tips for Dealing with the IRS Dealing with the IRS is stressful. Unfiled returns, unpaid taxes, and dodged notices will get you in serious trouble from the IRS. However, there are a number of things you can do to improve this situation. Failing to act can result in a number of hefty [...]
Creating a household budget can be hard. From work, to school, friends, play and more; families are busy! Given how preoccupied we get, most are unaware of their financial situation. However, this unawareness can lead to even more issues such as overspending, crippling debt and poor credit scores. To keep your family from suffering the [...]
Saving enough for your retirement goals is possible. Many Americans are unaware of how much they’ll need to retire. But, not knowing how much to save may result in being unprepared for the future. That’s why making a strong retirement plan is essential to financing your goals. Planning takes time, commitment and money. However, with [...]
Smart financial planning is critical. Launching a new business is exciting! Despite the excitement, it often comes with confusion and stress regarding taxes. First-time owners typically struggle with what they’ll owe, which can lead to incorrect budgeting and overspending. Here at A.P Tax and Accounting, we’re always ready to take a personalized [...]
Mailing in tax return forms makes it harder to track. If you’re anxious to get your refund, waiting for it can be stressful. This is especially true if there are any delays, errors or mistakes with the paperwork. But, there are a few simple steps you can take to check your refund status to ensure [...]
Meeting with an accountant can be intimidating. If you’re heading to an accountant for the first time there are a number of things you should prepare. From identification information to tax return statements, wage documents, proof of expenses, and dependant details; knowing what to provide during the appointment can seem daunting. To ensure your meeting [...]
You don’t need to be drowning in letters from the IRS. Receiving a notice from the IRS can be intimidating. However, with millions of mailed letters to taxpayers each year you are definitely not alone in this situation. Although there are a variety of reasons to explain why you received a notice regarding your [...]
