Year-end is upon us and what better time for business owners to switch to Apple Growth Partners for their tax and business advisory needs. Today, Chuck & Brittany are joined by Christine Waltjen, director of tax, to share how easy it is for business owners to switch accountants and why the beginning of the new …
Canton, Ohio, is known nationwide as the home of professional football. It’s also home to AGP’s first-ever stand-alone firm! Ok, ok, we know football is more impressive, but today we welcome Leif Erickson (not the Viking explorer) to talk about all things happening in Canton! Leif, a Canton native, talks about how the business landscape …
By John Valle, CPA, MTax | Principal, Tax The tax reform changes signed by President Trump in December 2017 are the most extensive overhaul of the tax system since 1986. With the changes came a lot of new buzzwords thrown around when discussing tax reform. While the provisions impact all types of businesses, what does it …
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By John Valle, CPA | Principal, Tax The tax reform changes under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act brought the most extensive overhaul of the tax system in more than 30 years. These changes impact nearly every industry, with trucking and transportation included. One of the biggest questions for carriers and fleet owners is whether …
By John Valle, CPA | Principal, Tax The changing scenery. Experiencing polar opposite climates in the same day. State-themed rest stops with the best of local vendors. There are multiple benefits to truck drivers crossing state lines daily for weekly routes. But what does this mean for taxes? Filing taxes is confusing enough but adding …
By Kristy Angerstien | Supervisor, Tax While it seems more cooking shows are appearing on cable and streaming services, studies show Americans are still preferring to eat outside their home. A 2017 report stated the average household spends $3,008 per year on eating out. The benefits for restaurant diners are endless: convivence, fast, no mess, …
Table for Two – Tax Updates for Restaurant Owners Read More »
By Kristy Angerstien | Supervisor, Tax When thinking an industry where independent owners and not chains manage 90% of the facilities, do car washes come to mind? It’s a fact – car wash businesses are growing at a rapid pace and have maintained independence throughout. Let’s explore the growth owners are experiencing and how Apple …
By Toby Kaye, CPA/ABV The top questions I hear from prospective business owner clients are: “Is your firm proactive in tax planning?” “Will you be thinking about me and how to capitalize on tax planning opportunities for my business?” Apple Growth Partners promotes a culture of continuously reviewing how to improve our client’s tax results, …
Is Your Accountant Proactively Thinking of You? Here’s a Quick Test. Read More »
Mark Lapikas, CPA Once the rush of tax season and the inevitable deadline has passed, you may be considering a change in your business accountant. Your company may ultimately benefit from a partnering with a full-service firm, such as Apple Growth partners, that offers a wide variety of services in addition to business tax preparation. …
Dear John: Breaking Up with a Previous Accounting Firm Read More »
