News and Events
Congratulations to Amy McGhinnis!
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 […]
Are You Looking for Your Refund or Need to Make a Payment? Use IRS2GO Mobile APP!
Did you know the Internal Revenue Service has a mobile APP? Available in both English and Spanish, this app allows you to check your refund status, make a payment, sign up for helpful tax tips and much more! Click here to learn how you useful this APP can be to you! Source: Internal Revenue Services
IRA 2022 Contributions Deadline is April 18, 2023
Do you still need to make contributions to your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) for 2022? This is a friendly reminder that you are able to do so through Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Generally, eligible taxpayers can contribute up to $6,000 to an IRA for 2022. For those 50 years of age or older at the end […]
Important Deadline: April 1st for Required Minimum Distributions (RMD)
April 1, 2023 is the deadline for any senior who turned age 72 during 2022 and was required to make their first RMD. If you missed the 2022 distribution, you have until April 1st of this year to catch this up and avoid the 25% penalty. In addition, your second distribution will be due by December 31, […]
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, […]