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Tax Season 2011
Another tax season has come and gone, but the extensions live on.
Working diligently to provide a safe and healthy work environment, the staff at Austin Associates balances long hours January through April with stress relievers, healthy snacks, chair massages, meals together and more.
We are proud to announce that we will be recognized by Healthy Androscoggin at the Bronze Award Level in their 2011 Work Healthy Program. Wellness Committee Chair, Hillary Eaton, will be sharing the details of our wellness program at the May 12th Chamber breakfast as one of two panel members. If you would like to attend the breakfast please click here to register at the Chamber website.
We thank you for your continued support of Austin Associates as our 61st tax season comes to an end. We're doing our best to provide outstanding service and want you to know that we appreciate and value our relationship.
Austin Associates, PA, CPAs Accounting - Tax - Audit - Bookkeeping |
Our Industry in Action:
Members of the Accounting Industry are working tirelessly on behalf of small businesses to help shape the future of 1099 Reporting Requirements.
Journal of Accountancy
2/17/11
House Committee Sends 1099 Repeal to the Floor; Senate Passes Its Own Version of Repeal
The House Ways and Means Committee approved a bill Thursday that would repeal the expanded Form 1099 reporting requirements, voting 21-15 to send the measure to the full House of Representatives. Late on Thursday, the Senate passed the FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act (S 223) by a vote of 87-8. The bill would repeal one of the expanded 1099 requirements.
Read the full article from the Journal of Accountancy
We will continue to monitor the progress of this repeal as it approaches the President's desk. If you have any questions, please contact your accountant at Austin Associates.
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Mike Spaulding Presents at the 2011 New Ventures Program at USM Lewiston-Auburn College
 Mike Spaulding, CPA presented the tax and accounting curriculum to entrepreneurial students at USM-LA College on April 20, 2011. Students in the New Venture Program, organized by the Maine Centers For Women, Work & Community, are spending a full semester learning the ins and outs of running a small business. Shirley Hamilton, micro enterprise trainer from WWC, has arranged for a series of experts from the local business community to provide lessons in their field of expertise.
On April 20th the focus was on tax and accounting. Mike will cover considerations from choosing a business entity, utilizing contractors vs. employees, tax credits and deductions, filing and extensions and more.
If you would like to contact Mike about this experience he may be reached at (207) 783-9111 or email, mspaulding@austinpa.com.
Do you have an opportunity for a member of our staff to facilitate a seminar or participate in a speaking engagement? If so, please contact Hillary Eaton, Director of Marketing & Business Development at (207) 783-9111 or email, hillary@austinpa.com to discuss the opportunity.
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 Carol Richardson
has been with Austin Associates for nearly ten years and will be retiring this May.
Our clients and staff have come to know Carol over the years and built great friendships as she has warmly greeted our guests and clients when visiting and calling our Auburn office and worked magic during tax season to keep our front office running smoothly.
We have valued Carol's dedication and friendship and wish her every enjoyment during retirement. |
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Tax Season Intern
Jessica Dumond, of Lewiston, has been gaining on the job experience this tax season.
Jessica is currently enrolled in the Accounting program at USM and plans to graduate with her Bachelor's degree in May. "I think that being here during tax season gives me a chance to get a better glimpse of a broader spectrum of what goes on not just during this season but throughout the year. I've already learned a lot more about what goes into tax preparation at all levels from individuals to corporations and I'm excited for what's to come," said Jessica.
She will be staying on over the summer, working with Louise and Joyce in our reception area and assisiting staff members with special projects.
For more information on internship opportunities at Austin Associates, please contact Hillary Eaton, Director of Marketing and Business Development at hillary@austinpa.com or call 783-9111. |
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