Griffith Sánchez Accountancy

09/25/2017

https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2017/09/equifax-data-breach-what-do

If you have a credit report, there’s a good chance that you’re one of the 143 million American consumers whose sensitive personal information was exposed in a data breach at Equifax, one of the nation’s three major credit reporting agencies.

10/11/2016

This is a public service announcement: The EXTENDED TAX DEADLINE is Monday, October 17th.

If you haven't filed your tax return yet for 2015, please contact your tax preparer NOW instead of waiting until the last day. It takes time to prepare a return correctly and, contrary to common wishing, humans (& therefore, tax preparers) CANNOT manufacture more time between now and next Monday.

02/27/2015

http://www.forbes.com/sites/robertwood/2015/02/26/obamacare-cadillac-tax-is-no-rolls-royce-new-irs-guidance-makes-it-a-lemon/

The Affordable Care Act's Cadillac tax slaps a 40% excise tax on companies that provide health insurance that is too good. It is in the law, so debating its fairness if moot. Yet administering the tax will be untying a Gordian Knot, as the first IRS guidance reveals.

02/26/2015

This tax season, will you have to dip into your wallet for the shared individual responsibility payment for not having health care insurance? About 2-4 million taxpayers may have to pay the penalty. But if you don't pay, what's the worst that could happen?

08/29/2014

The form 1099-K confused taxpayers when it made its debut in 2012. Two years later, the form, meant to be used for reporting transactions made by credit card or third party processors like Paypal, is still confusing taxpayers - especially small business owners who market through online sites like eB…

03/08/2014

Finally got one of the signs up last night!

02/27/2014

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/small-business/sb-money/cash-flow/nine-reasons-why-entrepreneurs-should-hire-an-accountant/article17023309/

Does an accountant cost money? Of course, and it’s one of the main reasons preventing entrepreneurs from seeking the services of a professional accountant. But I think startups should consider their services investment, not an expense.

12/19/2013

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2013/12/13/what-to-know-about-214-taxes/4014943/ #!

A look at some potential new taxes in 2014 that you might have to pay if Congress doesn't take action in the next few weeks.

12/19/2013

http://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2013/12/18/irs-finally-announces-start-date-to-2014-tax-filing-season/

The IRS has finally announced the start date to the 2014 tax filing season. It's late - but not as bad as previously feared.

10/21/2013

http://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2013/10/21/losing-your-identity-in-five-easy-steps-step-one-go-to-the-doctor/

Identity theft continues to plague Americans. With the click of a mouse, your entire life can be turned upside down. And it can all start out with something as simple as handing out your Social Security number at the doctor's office...

10/14/2013

http://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2013/10/14/shutdown-gives-tax-scammers-new-opportunities-to-steal/

With the IRS shut down, scammers are taking the opportunity to ramp up operations. Here's what to be on the lookout for...

10/12/2013

http://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2013/10/12/shutdown-or-no-irs-filing-deadline-remains-october-15/

For the 12 million or so taxpayers on extension, October 15 is just around the corner. That's the deadline to file and pay taxes for the tax year 2012 for taxpayers who timely filed for a six month extension in spring. But with the shutdown still on, does the deadline still apply? Is it really busin...