Hire a Pro or Do it Yourself – the Best Way to File Taxes
Does it feel like you just finished last year’s taxes? Well, believe it or not it’s almost time to do it again. Every year the tax laws and policies change, so each year you will have to be aware of these changes and additions. However, there are some things that never seem to change. With that in mind let’s review some of the top tax tips for year-end tax planning.
IRS Simplifies Tip Reporting
IRS Simplifies Tip Reporting The Internal Revenue Service today released formal guidance on its new tip reporting procedure, the Attributed Tip Income Program (ATIP) ATIP expands the existing IRS tip reporting and education program by offering employers in the food and beverage industry an additional tip reporting program. ATIP reduces industry recordkeeping burdens, has simple…
GROCO Receives Recognition From Fremont Education Foundation
GROCO Receives Recognition From Fremont Education Foundation Fremont, CA – February 23, 2006 – Greenstein Rogoff Olsen & Co. (GROCO), Top Bay Area CPA Firm, is pleased to announce they were recognized by the Fremont Education Foundation as a Foundation Sponsor for 2006. At the Fremont Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, February 22, 2006 Fremont…
A Thorny Dilemma: The Ethics of Mortgage Walkaways
A Thorny Dilemma: The Ethics of Mortgage Walkaways By Steve Merrel, Partner Willow Ridge Capital Advisors In the aftermath of the housing bubble and the lending frenzy that fueled it, more and more families find themselves stuck owing a lot more on their mortgages than their homes are worth. Pressed with rising mortgage rates and…
Qualities of Effective Team Leaders
Qualities of Effective Team Leaders What does it take to develop effective team leadership skills? It can be a difficult task to accomplish, but as you strive to take the following steps, you can be a more effective team leader. Your Perception Empowering others begins with the way you see them. You can either assume…