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ATTENTION ALL CORPORATIONS & LLCS – Have You Filed Your Annual Report?

The State of North Carolina requires that all reports be filed directly with the Secretary of State. The annual report IS NOT part of the income tax filing process.  The annual report is due no later than the 15th  day of the fourth month following year-end. If your business operates on a calendar year-end, the annual report is […]

Direct Deposit for Tax Refund?

The tax season is upon us! The Internal Revenue Service is strongly encouraging taxpayers to select direct deposit to receive their refund when filing electronically. The benefits of direct deposit are: Click on here to learn more about direct deposit for your tax refund. Source: Internal Revenue Service

Top Reasons to File An Income Tax Extension

With the April 18, 2023 income tax deadline closing in, are you still working on gathering all of your important tax documents to bring into our office? Have you received a form that was needed for preparing your tax return but discovered the information is incorrect or missing? Do you have a situation that needs […]

MSA Now Has Electronic Signatures

We are pleased to offer our clients a new way to electronically review and sign their tax returns through SafeSend™ Returns. SafeSend™ Returns is a secure and user-friendly software that allows you to not only manage, review, and e-sign your tax return remotely, but also to download your tax return, eliminating paper waste. You will […]

MSA Promotes Michael Edwards to New Partner

Martin Starnes & Associates, CPAs, P.A. is proud to announce the promotion of Michael Edwards to Partner. He will be responsible for managing client assignments, projects, and delivering a high quality of service. This will include coaching, advising, and supporting team members to ensure client and personal expectations are not only met, but exceeded. Michael Edwards, CPA, […]

Maurice Capps Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Martin Starnes & Associates, CPAs., P.A. recently honored Partner, Maurice Capps, with a Lifetime Achievement Award in appreciation of his outstanding contributions, dedication and service to the Accounting Industry. After 60 plus years, Maurice will be taking a step back from his day-to-day involvement in the firm and with his clients. We wish him all […]

Do You Need to Adjust Your 2023 Withholdings?

We are reminded by the Internal Revenue Service to use their Tax Withholding Estimator if your 2023 withholdings need to be adjusted for next year. A few situations you may have not thought about that can change your return are: Using the Tax Withholding Estimator can help you see if you will get a refund […]

Steps to Get a Quick Start on Your Taxes

Now is the time to start gathering your tax support documents needed to prepare your 2022 Income Tax Return. Before bringing your paperwork into our office, here are a few things to check off your list: Gather tax paperwork and records for accuracy: Remember to report all types of income: You can avoid phone delays […]

IRS and North Carolina Department of Revenue to Begin Accepting Income Tax Returns

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced that they will begin accepting and processing 2022 tax year returns on January 23, 2023.  North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR) is anticipating accepting 2022 Corporate Income and Franchise, Partnership Income, and Estates and Trust Income tax returns by Friday, January 27, 2023. 2022 Individual Income tax returns […]