As the filing date draws nearer, the IRS has announced its annual list of tax scams, commonly known as the “Dirty Dozen.” The list is intended to remind taxpayers to use caution to protect themselves from a wide range of popular schemes including preparer fraud and identity theft. The 2014 Dirty Dozen tax scams are: • Identity theft • Pervasive telephone scams • Phishing • False promises of “free money” from inflated refunds • Return preparer fraud • Hiding income …
As your accounting firm in Melbourne we enjoy serving as your partners in business. At Bullock & Leslie Tax & Accounting our team is comprised of two Certified Public Accountants and one accountant ready to tackle the financial challenges that every small business faces. Lee Garner, one of the firm’s CPAs grew up learning about small businesses while working with his dad and quickly realized his aptitude for handling the administrative tasks, like keeping the numbers straight and keeping the …
As your CPA tax accountants in Brevard County, we find ourselves in the midst of filing season and we couldn’t be happier. We work hard to make sure that our customers receive the refund that they deserve and that they receive all the tax breaks that Florida law permits. If you’ve filed your taxes and you know that you’re going to get a refund, chances are you are anxiously waiting and checking the mailbox twice a day. The IRS shared …
As your CPA tax accountants here in Florida, we strive to stay up to date on news that will impact our taxes and overall economy. Recently, Governor Rick Scott proposed a new budget complete with tax cuts, and a reduced state workforce. Governor Scott’s proposal includes a $77 billion dollar budget, which allocates the majority of the $1 billion dollar surplus on increasing the education budget and tax cuts. One of his biggest proposed tax cuts would reduce cable and …
Are you in the process of starting a nonprofit organization or have you considered starting the process? While pioneering a nonprofit organization is a truly noble action, this is extremely complex and time consuming. As one of your local Melbourne accounting firms, we hope that you will select our team of professionals to help you navigate the very exciting, but complicated process of forming your very own nonprofit. In order to be granted tax-exempt status under code section 501, you …