Thought for the day
“No individual has any right to come into the world and go out of it without leaving behind him distinct and legitimate reasons for having passed through it.” —Dr. George Washington Carver
Did you know…
Research from Bob Nelson, Ph.D., who is the author of “1501 Ways to Reward Employees,” shows that 68 percent of employees had never heard the words “Thank you” from their bosses, even though they consistently rank the need for positive feedback as No. 1 or No. 2 in job satisfaction.
TacoTuesday at Atlanta Ronald McDonald House
Serving dinner to the families on TacoTuesday at Atlanta Ronald McDonald House
Summer travel? Keep tabs on business and personal expenses
Summer is a season for travel – both for personal and business reasons. It is therefore important to know the rules on deducting the cost of your out-of-town business travel within the United States. These rules only apply if the business conducted out of town reasonably requires an overnight stay. The actual costs of travel […]
Taxes could complicate a simple overseas business trip
Many of you may travel to foreign countries for both business and personal reasons. Consequently, it is important to be aware of the rules governing what can be deducted with respect to foreign business travel. When traveling outside the United States for business, what can be deducted depends on how much of the trip is dedicated […]
Continue to file for Work Opportunity Tax Credits
Congress has not extended the Work Opportunity Tax Credits (WOTC) to new hires in 2015. However, because Congress has historically extended these tax credits, we encourage employers to continue to submit the paperwork for certification for each new hire. Companies have missed out on possible Work Opportunity Tax Credits by not continuing to file the […]
Sparkmon at the NBMOA conference in Washington, D.C.
We got to visit D.C. and the National Black McDonald’s Operators Association (NBMOA) Conference and meet some great folks!
Afternoon Walks at Sparkmon
Our Friday summer afternoon lunch walk
Guys Night Out
Guys night out at Two Urban Licks
Walking with angels
Sparkmon & Associates, CPAs, once again participated in the annual Walk With Angels event benefitting the Kimberley Chance Atkins Foundation. The 8-mile walk honors those who have passed from cancer and celebrates those who are fighting the disease. This year, more than $30,000 was raised to support breast cancer education and early detection efforts. Pictured […]