W. Rodney Hagan, CPAAug 5, 20194 minWhen Should I Start Collecting Social Security?Determining when is the right time for me to start collecting Social Security benefits The decision is a very complex one that is...
W. Rodney Hagan, CPAFeb 4, 20194 minWhat to expect when I file my tax return this yearAs of January 31st, everyone’s W-2 forms and 1099s should have been mailed. As you begin to gather all your tax documents and get ready...
W. Rodney Hagan, CPADec 12, 20184 minLower your odds of a tax audit by taking these specific stepsThe IRS has increased enforcement efforts aimed at small business returns, including S-corporations, LLCs, partnerships and sole...
W. Rodney Hagan, CPADec 12, 20183 minNew tax law- Do this to avoid an unwanted tax surprise-We are over half way through 2018. If you are a W-2 employee-Review your tax withholding now on your paycheck to make sure you won't owe...
W. Rodney Hagan, CPADec 12, 20183 minOwe the IRS? Your Passport may be in dangerRecently while working to settle an audit dispute with the IRS, I had something very interesting pointed out to me. The IRS agent stated...
W. Rodney Hagan, CPADec 12, 20181 minIdentity Theft Checklist-AICPAThe AICPA has provided us a great checklist for what to do after you have been a victim of identity theft. Here is a link to the full...
W. Rodney Hagan, CPADec 12, 20184 minChanges are coming for online sales. What does the recent Supreme Court case mean for you?Online shopping has turned into a booming business. One perk for many retailers and shoppers with online shopping is that most of the...
W. Rodney Hagan, CPADec 12, 20185 minShould I switch my business from a sole proprietor or single-member LLC to an S CorpWhen starting a small business, there are so many decisions that need to be made. Often, people are so focused on making the business a...
W. Rodney Hagan, CPADec 12, 20183 minGeorgia's New Tax Laws -What you need to knowOn March 2, 2018, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal signed legislation that is one of the most significant Georgia income tax reforms in...
W. Rodney Hagan, CPADec 12, 20183 minThe new tax law (Tax Cuts and Jobs Act)-Unreimbursed employee expenses What does the new tax law mean for unreimbursed employee business expenses? Starting in 2018 employees will no longer be able to take the...
W. Rodney Hagan, CPADec 12, 20181 minFiling your taxes after Irma and Harvey if your records are destroyedThe first thing you do when a hurricane is barreling toward you is thing about where to head for safety. The last thing on your mind is...
W. Rodney Hagan, CPADec 12, 20183 minWarning signs that you are heading for a financial crashWhen you own a vehicle, you need to regularly perform maintenance checkups to make sure everything is working correctly. Otherwise, you...