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Time to Get Your Tax Records Organized!
Once again tax season is upon us – are you ready? January is the month you receive most of your important tax information used to file your income tax returns. Please click here and scroll down to the heading (Gather Documents & Organize Tax Records) to learn more about this important process to make your […]
NCDOR 2019 NC-3 Penalty for Late Filings
North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR) requires 2019 Form NC-3, Annual Withholding Reconciliation, to be filed by January 31, 2020. Form NC-3 has an electronic filing requirement via the NCDOR website; however, the NCDOR has issued an automatic waiver of the penalty for failure to file the 2019 Form NC-3, along with required W-2 and 1099 statements, […]
I Have a Dream
On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr, American Civil Rights Activist, delivered a message during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. From the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, he called for civil and economic rights and an end to racism in the United States in front of thousands of civil rights supporters. While […]
New Year, New CPA Licensure Model
The new year is bringing a plethora of changes to the accounting industry, including a potential CPA licensure change. The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) have created the CPA Evolution project in response to the need for an evolving licensure model. The initiative’s […]
The Redesigned Form W-4 is Ready to Use!
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has redesigned Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate, and it is now available for employers to use when hiring new employees beginning January 1, 2020. This form was redesigned to replace complicated worksheets with something that is easier to understand and use. As an employee, if you have furnished the Form W-4 to […]
MSA Exceeds NCACPA 100 Days of Service Goal
In honor of the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (NCACPA) 100th Anniversary, they introduced 100 Days of Service. MSA took this 100 Days of Service literally with our personal goal to complete 100 Acts of Service. Employees were encouraged to participate in acts of kindness individually and as a group with the idea that each one […]
Common Tax Errors for Small Businesses
We have lots of checklists, especially this time of year, but taking time to consider these common mistakes could help you avoid penalties and keep you off the IRS naughty list. Click here to read how you can avoid these mistakes. Source: Internal Revenue Service
December 31st is just around the corner…
December 31, 2019 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 2019 tax return. Click here to learn more about this important topic.Source: Internal Revenue Service
MSA Attends Etiquette and Networking Event
On November 21, 2019, MSA employees Maria Gray and Shanon Stanbury represented Martin Starnes and Associates at the Lenoir-Rhyne University Etiquette and Networking event. This event was centered around teaching students how to conduct themselves in a meal and network setting with perspective or current employers. Maria and Shanon, in addition to other corporate sponsor […]
MSA Attends 2019 Women’s Leadership Conference – GROW
On Wednesday, November 13, 2019, over 500 women attended the Women’s Leadership Conference “Grow,” sponsored by the Catawba County Chamber of Commerce at the Hickory Metro Convention Center. A group of women from MSA attended this all-day event with much excitement and anticipation. The day included vendors, exhibit hall, breakfast, lunch, break-out workshops, inspirational and […]