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Finding the Best CPA for Small Businesses in Edmond, OK
When it comes to running a small business in Edmond, OK, one of the most crucial decisions you will make is choosing the right Certified Public Accountant (CPA). A qualified CPA offers more than just tax preparation—they can provide a range of essential services such...
Sept 15 Tax Deadline Help: Tips from Roger Ely CPA
Several key tax deadlines fall on September 15, affecting various taxpayers: 1. Estimated Tax Payments for Individuals and Corporations: The third installment of estimated tax payments for the 2024 tax year is due. This applies to individuals and corporations who expect to owe taxes of $1,000 or more when their return is filed.
Overtime Pay Changes Seriously Affecting Your North Oklahoma City Business
The barcode is so commonplace you kind of forget that it was the cutting edge of retail technology once upon a time. Now, you probably only think about it when you scan it at the register (BEEP). But this year is, in fact, its 50th anniversary.But, as commonplace...
Roger Ely CPA’s Self-Employment Health Insurance Guide
The heat is turning up everywhere right now, literally and metaphorically.Let’s discuss that in terms of your Seminole business if you filed an Employee Retention Credit (ERC). See, the IRS is leveling up their ERC claim investigations right now. If you claimed...
Mid-Year Business Goals Check-in For Seminole Owners
The IRS is in a crackdown year. Checking and rejecting ERC claims, getting what’s owed from millionaires that weren’t paying their part, and now locking down tax strategies that were being exploited by those with complex partnerships.If any of these apply to you,...
A Leadership Qualities List To Help You Build Your Seminole Company Team
In conversations with Seminole business owner friends recently, it seems hiring has been a struggle bus (can you relate?). There are qualified applicants showing up in their resume stacks. But, what’s more difficult to look for in that pile is the right combo of...
Keys to Worker Efficiency for Seminole Small Business Owners
An unfortunate thing about being a business owner sometimes is that you are at the crosshairs of the changing winds of the culture. And these past ten years, the very polarized political environment has put some pressures on businesses to align with different...
10 Tax Write-Offs for Your Seminole Small Business
How did Memorial Day affect your Seminole business this year? Did you run any sales or promotions for members of the military? Join a parade to advertise your business? Holidays are an excellent opportunity to connect with the community and get visibility.And, if you...
Moving Your Seminole Business Toward Positive Cash Flow
Did you know the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has a YouTube page? Guess everyone’s got one these days, huh?I bring this up because, on Tuesday, April 30th, they are hosting a little information-giving session on their channel about Beneficial...
Five Reasons to Take Scenario Planning Seriously in Your Seminole Small Business
Happy Earth Day. The day we celebrate this little blue marble we all enjoy living on. I found this fascinating as I was reading about it this morning — there are so many elements that make up the scenario of a thriving Planet Earth. Less threats because...
CFPB Small Business Loan Requirements & Your Seminole Biz
The 2024 federal tax season has reached its end… well, unless you joined the other 19 million taxpayers and filed for an extension. That’s something we anticipate every year here at Roger Ely CPA. And we’ll be working away the next few months on the...
3 Debt Elimination Steps for Your Seminole Small Business
Lots going on this week. Namely…The tax filing deadline is Monday, April 15th. For any of our North Oklahoma City business clients who haven’t yet reached out to us, we can still take you on by filing an extension on your behalf and then managing the filing after....