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Joining our team as an Information Technology (IT) Assistant, Jeff Carter is from White Lake, Michigan, but has been in the south for the last eight years. Jeff previously worked as a help desk associate for a local company. His training is in security administration, cyber security, and software. Jeff’s passion for IT came from […]

Do you have an emergency preparedness plan in place? The Internal Revenue Service has preparedness tips to share during a natural disaster. Below are some valuable topics: Click here to read more about preparing for a natural disaster. Source: Internal Revenue Service

We are proud to announce one of the newest members to the board of directors of the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (NCACPA), Stacee Rash, partner at Martin Starnes & Associates, CPAs, P.A. (MSA).  It is a significant honor to be selected and to learn from others in the accounting profession. The NCACPA works […]

If you haven’t received your federal or state refund yet, visit the following “Where’s My Refund” sites to check your status: Federal – https://www.irs.gov/refunds North Carolina –https://www.ncdor.gov/refund#Tab-TaxSeason2023-8542

Are you are a tax-exempt organization with a May 15, 2023 filing deadline? Please use this as a reminder to file your Annual Information Return. Click here to read more about this deadline. Source: Internal Revenue Service 

It is not too late to file or amend your 2019 tax return if you have not yet done so; however, the July deadline to claim your refund is fast approaching.  Please click here for more information concerning the upcoming 2019 deadline and how it may affect you.  Source: Internal Revenue Service

The Internal Revenue Service just published its’ “Dirty Dozen” list for 2023. These tax scams happen all year but peak during the filing season. The list includes possible abuse activities everyone should avoid. Unfortunately, criminals are always trying to steal our money and identity with fake emails, social media posts and unexpected phone calls. A […]

In their IR-2022-183 publication the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) warned employers to be wary of third parties who are advising them to claim the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) when they may not qualify. Business owners and Certified Public Accounts are warned to carefully review the guidelines for claiming this credit before doing so. While we have […]

Amy McGhinnis, Financial Accounting Services Manager at Martin Starnes & Associates, CPAs, P.A. (MSA), recently became a graduate of the 48th class of the Leadership Catawba program offered by The Chamber of Catawba County. A graduation luncheon was held at Lake Hickory Country Club on March 7, 2023, to recognize the achievements of the 2022-23 Leadership […]