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What Makes a Business Successful

Never stop investigating ways to improve all areas of your business. The astute businessperson will seek information to assist him or her in making the changes necessary to stay profitable in a competitive business world. Here are some ideas that could improve your profits: Do your homework. Before you start a new business, be sure […]

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Tax Planning: Don’t Pay More Than You’re Required

It is our job to see that you pay no more tax than the law requires. We monitor the changes in the tax law that could affect you and recommend tax saving strategies. We will prepare all your tax returns and serve as your advocate in all tax matters. If you are contacted by any […]

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Financial Planning: Stop Worrying and Start Planning

A Gallup poll showed that 60% of those surveyed worried about their financial future. There are a few simple steps you can take to help reduce your worries: Put aside a set amount regularly in savings or other investments. The compounding of earnings can be substantial. The longer your investment period, the greater the beneficial effect […]

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Upcoming Deadlines for Tennessee Taxpayers: Jan – April

This is a brief guide to some Federal and state deadlines for Tennessee taxpayers filing returns on a calendar-year basis (most deadlines for fiscal-year filers will differ). Deadlines falling on a weekend or holiday are listed below on the next business day, but this may not always be the case for state and local purposes. Consult Crisler CPA for […]

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3 Tips for Choosing a Tax Preparer

According to the IRS, one of the most common of the “Dirty Dozen” tax season scams is “return preparer fraud” where unscrupulous tax return preparers take advantage of their positions to convince taxpayers into filing incorrect or fraudulent returns claiming unlawful credits or deductions to increase their fees. For an honest taxpayer, this is an […]

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Upcoming Deadlines for Tennessee Taxpayers: May – July

This is a brief guide to some Federal and state deadlines for Tennessee taxpayers filing returns on a calendar-year basis (most deadlines for fiscal-year filers will differ). Deadlines falling on a weekend or holiday are listed below on the next business day, but this may not always be the case for state and local purposes. Consult Crisler CPA for […]

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Ask a CPA: What do I do when I can’t pay my taxes?

As CPAs in tax practice, we help our clients with all kinds of tax issues, from helping them plan to minimize their taxes to preparing their returns efficiently and accurately.  We’re also here to help when clients have trouble paying their taxes. Here’s a point-by-point guide from our team of CPA tax practitioners on some of the […]

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Top 4 Tips to Reduce Your Risk of a Tax Audit (or to Make One Less Painful)

The words “tax audit” makes everyone weak in the knees and can be a serious frustration, complete with the IRS requesting more details and clarification regarding your tax return. There is some good news, though. Overall, the chance of a tax audit is fairly low. As a matter of fact, less than 1% of all […]

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What the New Federal Fiduciary Rule Means to Investors

In April, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) made headlines with its final rule covering conflicts of interest among investment advisors. Media coverage focused on the difference between a “fiduciary” standard and a “suitability” standard. Financial advisors and investment firms have been debating this issue—often heatedly—for years, and the DOL action probably will bring about […]

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Make the Most of College Financial Aid

In order to obtain financial aid, a key step is filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This is a complex form with many questions; its aim is to get a picture of a student’s family income and assets. Some of the questions request tax return information. Our office can help if […]

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