Austin Associates 2010 E-Newsletter
December _________________________________________ 2010
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To staple or not,Snowflakes

A simple question we ask.

As our process becomes paperless,

Clips surely lessen our task.

The New Year evolves with scanners and e-file,

A streamlining process we've been at for awhile.

Paper use for each preparation, lighter and lighter,

Fewer jams make long winter hours oh so much brighter.

As our tech based processes continue to evolve,

Offering digital conveniences we're committed to solve.

For clients with large digital sharing and storage needs,

Individual Online portals offer secure solutions indeed.

People like the convenience of e-bill payments, they said,

We're now offering e-statements and accepting funds on the Web.  

If your books aren't balancing and you're far, far away,

You can LogMeIn to your PC, not next week but perhaps today!

We're working very hard, with all of our might,

To provide you services that last beyond a fortnight.

As the world changes pace with the blink of an eye,

Upon our commitment to technology you may undoubtedly rely.

Happy Holidays!

Austin Associates, PA, CPAs

If you have any questions about our new technology based processes or service offerings, please contact Hillary Eaton hillary@austinpa.com, or your accountant at 783-9111 (Auburn) or 743-7777 (Norway).

P.S. We really would like to ask that you use paperclips instead of staples on the paperwork you bring in or send to us for your tax preparation and accounting work.  It truly helps cut down on the time required.  Thank you.
 
Two Year Extension of Tax Cuts
Tax Relief/Job Creation Act of 2010 

The CCH Tax Briefing provides an excellent overview of the new tax extensions.  If you have any questions, please call our office at 783-9111 to speak with your accountant.

Click Here to Read the December 16, 2010 CCH Tax Briefing, a Special Report  (278kb PDF)


 
S-Corporations (only)
Health Insurance Added back to your w-2

Greater than 2% Shareholders of a S-corporations that receive Health Insurance benefits for themselves and their family are required to add back the premiums to their W-2. This amount is NOT subject to any federal, state, local or FICA withholdings.


If you prepare your own payroll and need help please contact our bookkeeping department for assistance.

Taking care of this now will be less costly than correcting all the payroll forms and w-2s after the fact.

Click Here to Read More.
 
Business Equipment Tax Reimbursement (BETR)

Reminder: Maine BETR application are due Friday, December 31, 2010.

Click Here to visit the Maine Revenue Website for more information and form downloads..
 
 
Austin Associates, PA, CPAs
Celebrating 60 Years!!
 
 Earl

-The Austin Family-
Earl & Althea Austin, Steve Austin and Cindy Sloat


Austin Associates, PA, CPAs hosted the November Business After Hours for the Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce, highlighting a walk through history of 60 years of community service and commitment to clients and employees.  Thank you to all who joined us for the evening.

 

Austin Associates Staff, November 18, 2010

Austin Associates Staff

 

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60th Anniversary ~ Business After Hours

A walk through 60 years of Austin Associates History

Memorabilia from 1950 to today!

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