News and Events
MSA Participates in Annual YMCA Turkey Trot
On Saturday, November 20, 2021, a group of MSA employees and family members took part in the annual Turkey Trot hosted by the Hickory YMCA. Our company participated virtually and the participants charted their own course for the day. Over 830 registrants attended this annual event.
Remember to be Safe When Shopping Online
‘Tis the season for online shopping! Please remember to take the necessary steps to protect yourself when shopping online. It is important to watch for scams and protect your financial information in this day and age of making online purchases and next day deliveries. Be Safe Out There!! Click here to read more about safe […]
MSA Welcomes Riki and Dustin!
Riki Richards moved from Shelby to Maiden ten years ago and recently graduated with honors from Catawba Valley Community College with an Associates of Science degree focused on Accounting. Riki plans to attend Western Carolina University in the spring studying for a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration focusing on Finance. Her goal is to […]
Infrastructure Law Includes ERTC Termination
The Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) will be terminated early as a result of legislation signed into law November 15, 2021 (H.R. 6384). The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ends the ERTC retroactively, making wages paid after September 30, 2021 ineligible for the credit. The ERTC was created by the CARES Act in 2020, then […]
Understanding the Tax Implications of Starting a New Business
Are you thinking of starting up a new business? Among the many things to think about, below are some tips from the IRS. Choose a business structure. Choose a tax year. Apply for an employer identification number. Have employees sign Forms I-9 and W-4. Pay business taxes. Visit state’s website. Click here to read more […]
December 31 is Just Around the Corner
December 31, 2021, is right around the corner…and you know what that means? It could very well be the last day to update some things that could impact your 2021 tax return. Click here to learn more about this important topic.. Submitted by: Frank Williams Source: www.thetaxadviser.com
Kari Dunlap Selected as One of Hickory Young Professionals’ Top 10 Under 40!!
MSA Audit Manager, Kari Dunlap, was recently selected as one of Hickory Young Professionals’ Top 10 Under 40 recipients! She was honored at an awards banquet on November 12, 2021. MSA Managing Partner, Vickie Martin, spoke at the event and presented awards to Kari and the other nine winners. MSA is a founding sponsor of […]
Can I, or My Company, be Penalized for not Paying Sales Tax in Another State?
Upon the passage of the U.S. Supreme Court case of South Dakota versus Wayfair, Inc. in 2018, the sales tax rules have become much more broad and complex. Prior to the ruling in this case, you typically had to have some form of physical presence in other states to be held liable for sales tax in […]
MSA Participates in Walk to End Alzheimer’s
On Saturday, October 30, a group of MSA employees took part in the Hickory Walk to End Alzheimer’s event. This is the seventh year in a row that MSA employees have participated. We chose to walk virtually and chart our own course on a beautiful fall day. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s fundraiser is held […]