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Dwayne Houghton

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How to Correct a Prior Year Depreciation Deduction Error

Posted by Dwayne Houghton on Tue, Aug 06, 2013 @ 09:00 AM

From time to time when we pick up new clients we find that the depreciation deduction that was taken for a client is incorrect. This can result from using an incorrect life or method of depreciation for a particular asset or group of assets, or from an asset never being depreciated. In addition to the obvious loss of a deduction, it can also have negative results when you sell an asset that was used in your trade of business.

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Tags: Tax Deductions, Depreciation Deduction

Estate & Gift Tax: Impact of The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012

Posted by Dwayne Houghton on Mon, Jul 22, 2013 @ 09:15 AM

A question we are sometimes asked is, "What impact did The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 have on estate and gift tax rules?" It's a good question. Let's talk about it.

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Tags: American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, Estate and Gift Tax

What Type of Accounting Firm Should You Hire?

Posted by Dwayne Houghton on Thu, Jun 20, 2013 @ 08:00 AM

In our last article, we discussed identifying the services you want an accounting firm to provide, the first step in selecting an accounting firm.

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Tags: Selecting an Accounting Firm

How to Select an Accounting Firm

Posted by Dwayne Houghton on Mon, Jun 17, 2013 @ 09:30 AM

As a company grows, so does its accounting and informational needs. When you are deciding on a new accountant or accounting firm to work with, what steps do you take to help make sure you find one who will meet your needs?

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Tags: Selecting an Accounting Firm