Bleifeld CPA

01/17/2024

We reinstate Texas Corporations, LLC and LLPs with a flat rate including annoying late fees.

We go in person to the Comptroller
We pay to change the registered agent
We hound the State until it is Reinstated.

Reinstate your LLC, LLP or Corporation with in person processing of tax payments and documents.

09/22/2017

PHISHING SCAM WARNING

This morning, I (Dee) received a text message from an international client saying the IRS had contacted him and left a voice mail with a phone number demanding an immediate return call. Thankfully, he had to sense to call me first.

I called the number back for him and got a cheerful guy saying, "IRS Criminal Investigations Division".

Red Flags:

1. The IRS CI does not call your mobile number and make demands as a first contact tactic. That just isn't how it works.

2. The IRS does not have secretaries to answer each call on the first ring.

3. The IRS doesn't call at all, unless they have sent multiple notices by mail first.

4. *If* an IRS agent does call, he will immediately identify himself by last name and identification number.

Don't get scammed. Stay informed, and when in doubt, call your accountant first.

For more information on common phishing and relates scams, visit the IRS link below:

IR-2017-15, Feb. 1, 2017 — The Internal Revenue Service today warned taxpayers to watch out for fake emails or websites looking to steal personal information. These “phishing” schemes continue to be on the annual IRS list of “Dirty Dozen” tax scams for the 2017 filing season.

09/19/2017

When your C corporation has a profitable year, do you take more salary or pay yourself a year-end bonus? Since you are pivotal to your company’s success, paying yourself more in the good years only makes sense. Increasing or decreasing your compensation from year to year based on company performance...

09/19/2017

Relocating after retirement may be one of your dreams, but make sure you’re wide awake when you do your planning. Not all states are created equal when it comes to taxes. Before you make a move, check out state and local tax laws to avoid unpleasant -- and potentially costly -- surprises.

09/19/2017

It’s reassuring to remember that downturns are a normal part of the business cycle. And, just as there are strategies that help businesses thrive during profitable times, there are basic survival tactics that businesses can employ when the outlook is less than rosy.

09/14/2017

https://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2017/09/12/irs-announces-tax-relief-for-taxpayers-affected-by-hurricane-irma/

First Harvey now Irma

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced tax relief for those impacted by Hurricane Irma. Additionally, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced that taxpayers in affected areas have until January 31, 2018, to file their FBARs.

09/05/2017

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-gives-tax-relief-to-victims-of-hurricane-harvey-parts-of-texas-now-eligible-extension-filers-have-until-jan-31-to-file

Ok folks if your business records are in an affected county from Harvey you now have until January 31st to file your taxes. Taxes must still be paid to avoid late fees and interest but at least you get an extra extension. WWW.BleifeldCPA.com is here for you at our Woodlands and Westheimer locations when you are ready. Please share this link as many have called our offices worried about the September and October 15th deadlines.

IR-2017-135, Aug. 28, 2017 –– Hurricane Harvey victims in parts of Texas have until Jan. 31, 2018, to file certain individual and business tax returns and make certain tax payments, the Internal Revenue Service announced today.

08/24/2017

https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/a-radical-proposal-for-fighting-tax-related-id-theft

‘Refund locks’ would make taxpayer information useless to identity thieves.

06/09/2017

http://www.salestaxaccountants.com/sales-tax-exemption-certificates.html

Great resource for sales tax exemption certificates

Free Sales Tax Exemption Certificates All States

01/30/2017