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Red Flags in Financial Statements

8th Oct, 2024

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Red Flags in Financial Statements

From: www.linkedin.com (Pieter Slegers)

Noticing red flags will make you a better investor

The pdf includes:
• Declining Revenues
• Increasing Operating Expenses
• Net Losses
• Unusual Revenue Sources
• Inconsistent Earnings
• High Debt Levels
• And much more!

How Does A Life Estate Work In Georgia?

8th Oct, 2024

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Let’s look at the advantages and disadvantages of a life estate deed in Georgia.

Benefits Of A Life Estate Deed

A Georgia Life Estate Deed offers several benefits.

Here are some of the key advantages:

-Retain control and use of the property: The life tenant can continue to live on, use, and enjoy the property for the rest of their life, while still maintaining control over its management and maintenance.

-Bypass probate: One of the main benefits of a…

Tax Effects: Parents Selling their Home to their Child

8th Oct, 2024

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REAL ESTATE MATTERS: Parents worry about tax burden of selling property to child

The reasons for transferring ownership to children vary.

Q: I have lived in my parents’ house for the past 19 years. I’ve been paying rent the entire time. They want to sell it to me for less than the market value but are afraid of the huge capital gains taxes. The home was purchased 19 years ago for $120,000 and the home has…

What Is a W-9 Form? Here’s When You Need To Fill One Out

2nd Oct, 2024

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By Daria Uhlig

Here’s what you need to know about the W-9 form, one of the most common tax forms.

What Is a W-9 Tax Form?

Form W-9 is the Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification form. If a payer must file an information return to the IRS to report payments made to or by you, they’ll likely ask you to complete the form.

What Is a W-9 Tax Form Used For?

A W-9 form provides the information…

David Morgan on Stewardship 2024

30th Sep, 2024

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In the wake of the damage left from Hurricane Helene, David Morgan speaks at Ormond Beach Presbyterian Church on stewardship and how to help those in times of need. Click below to access the video and skip to the 7:00 minute mark to see David’s talk.

Here’s Top Tax Planning Strategies for Your Business in Q4

30th Sep, 2024

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Here’s Top Tax Planning Strategies for Your Business in Q4

From: shahaccountingcpa.com

As the fourth quarter approaches, it’s the perfect time to review your business’s financials and ensure you’re taking advantage of the best tax strategies available before the year closes. Whether your goal is to lower your tax burden, increase profitability, or simply avoid surprises come tax season, here are some key tax planning strategies to consider:

1. Maximize Section 179…

Parkway West Reunion & Debate Club

23rd Sep, 2024

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David Morgan and his class from Parkway West celebrated their 50th high school reunion last week! The Debate Team also celebrated the memories of David’s Missouri State Debate Championship!!!

Those With Large IRAs Need Roth Conversions Now, Ed Slott Says

22nd Sep, 2024

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Those With Large IRAs Need Roth Conversions Now, Ed Slott Says

From: www.fa-mag.com

Now that the Internal Revenue Service has released its final regulations on required minimum distributions for IRAs, inherited IRAs and 401(k)s, clients with large tax-deferred accounts need to seriously consider Roth conversions before 2017’s tax rate cuts expire at the end of 2025, said IRA expert Ed Slott.

The reason? The current marginal tax rates may never be this…

The Financial Statements…explained on ONE page

18th Sep, 2024

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The Financial Statements…explained on ONE page

From: www.linkedin.com (Josh Aharonoff, CPA)

It doesn’t matter what industry you are in…

EVERYONE should understand how to read financial statements

When you understand Financial Statements you…

✅ Understand more about business

✅ Can perform your job in Finance & Accounting better

✅ Can build a robust forecast

and so much more

Let’s do a deep dive on how they work

➡️ The Profit & Loss (also known as Income Statement)

This statement is…