Argy, Wiltse & Robinson, P.C.'s News

Argy Announces Two New Partners

Argy is pleased to announce that it has named two new partners, Kelly Argy and David Trimner, effective January 1, 2011.  Kelly Argy is a founder of Argy's Accounting Solutions (AAS) and has over 20 years of financial services experience. She has transitioned from being a joint owner of AAS (formerly Johnson Advisors, LLC) to Argy Stockholder.  David Trimner has provided specialized tax consulting and compliance services to several hundred nonprofit clients over his 13 year career. He provides Federal and State tax compliance services, focused primarily on public charities, private foundations, healthcare organizations and higher education institutions.  Click on "Full Article" to see more details.

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Argy's Florida Office Expands to New Space

Argy has expanded its operations in South Florida with the opening of new office space and the hiring of key personnel.  Argy's decision to push for further growth in 2011 is based on the confidence that South Florida's business base complements the firm's core capabilities of serving mid-sized companies.  A move to larger office space of 6,000 square feet, centrally located at the intersection of Cypress Creek Road and Interstate 95 in Fort Lauderdale, will allow the firm to effectively serve the entire South Florida area and facilitate its plans for growth.  Click "Full Article" for more details.

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Recent Client Alerts and Online Tax Guide Updates

If you haven't already received and read our recent client alerts, click on "Full Article" to access our website where all recent client alerts are posted.  Also note that our Online Tax Guide, has been updated to reflect all the recent tax law changes.  Feel free to contact us with any questions regarding the recent tax updates.

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  Timely Opportunities

New Law Extends IRA Donation Tax Break: Can You Benefit?

The latest tax law includes an extension of a tax-saving opportunity for some affluent IRA owners who want to pass some of their wealth onto favorite charities. However, if you want to take advantage of it, you may have to act soon. Here are the details about who can benefit, as well as how to take advantage of this opportunity.
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Job Bias Claims Against Employers Reach Record High

The EEOC just released statistics that show that all types of discrimination and harassment charges against private sector employers increased in 2010. Here is a chart with the different types of charges, including sexual harassment, discrimination against older employees, disability discrimination and more. The chart reveals how the charges went up over the past year, as well as over the past decade.
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  Mergers & Acquisitions

Watch Out for Unfavorable 'Related Party' Rules

Under the tax code, being a "related party" in business can be unfavorable in certain purchase-sale transactions. Click "Full Article" for a rundown on how the rules can adversely affect dealings between individuals and entities if the parties involved aren't careful.
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  Human Resources

Benefits Cost Employers a Bundle

The number is startling: The typical employer pays out nearly 40 cents of every payroll dollar to cover benefits, according to one survey. How does your business payroll compare? Click "Full Article" to find out how your business can use the figures to improve employee morale.
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  Business Finance

Manage Debts to Protect Bottom Line

Maximize the spread between cash outlays and inflows with a well-designed program to manage accounts payable. Click "Full Article" for some techniques to make the most out of the money you owe by, among other things, negotiating favorable payment terms with your vendors and other creditors as well as tapping every source of low-interest or no-interest credit.
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Our firm provides the information in this e-newsletter for general guidance only, and does not constitute the provision of legal advice, tax advice, accounting services, investment advice, or professional consulting of any kind. The information provided herein should not be used as a substitute for consultation with professional tax, accounting, legal, or other competent advisers. Before making any decision or taking any action, you should consult a professional adviser who has been provided with all pertinent facts relevant to your particular situation. Tax articles in this e-newsletter are not intended to be used, and cannot be used by any taxpayer, for the purpose of avoiding accuracy-related penalties that may be imposed on the taxpayer. The information is provided "as is," with no assurance or guarantee of completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of the information, and without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of performance, merchantability, and fitness for a particular purpose.

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