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 Michael Fink, CPA – Supervisor, Tax Jan. 25, 2019, 3:25 P.M. – As President Trump has announced the government will be open for three-weeks, IRS employees may be returning. However, it is possible delays could still occur with the IRS toll-free hotline, as listed below. Jan. 25, 2019, 9:30 A.M. — As the government …
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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, …
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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 Susan Kowalske, CPA | Manager, Tax In December 2018, Ohio’s registry for medicinal marijuana became activated as the state is now one of many that legalized the use of cannabis for 21 qualifying conditions. The evolution of cannabis’ legality, including Canada becoming the first country to legalize adult usage, continues to dominate headlines and …
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Effective January 1, 2018, your interest expense deduction may be limited. But why would any administration want to hinder that process? After all, taking out a loan to start a business, or help grow your existing business, is crucial for anyone chasing the “American dream”. To help mitigate the outrage amongst taxpayers, legislators wrote in …
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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 »
Akron, Ohio – (November 1, 2018) – Accounting and business advisory firm Apple Growth Partners (AGP) proudly announces Kristy Angerstien, tax supervisor, as one of upcoming National Sales & Marketing Executives (NSME) Akron/Canton™ Achievements in Excellence Award™ recipients. Angerstien will be recognized during the 47th annual Accent on Excellence event held on February 26, 2019, …
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By AGP’s Women Business Owner Initiative One of the shared values of Apple Growth Partners is “Commitment to Excellence”. We strive to improve ourselves by playing to our strengths continually. Apple Growth Partners is proud to work with women business owners in Northeast Ohio and beyond, supported by a well-qualified team of nearly 30 female …
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