Back it up and forget about it
The convenience of having years of work product centralized on one computer or network can also put your business’ operations at risk if you do not have a reliable way to back up the information in the event of a system crash. An effective backup strategy is crucial for your operation, and there are many […]
Don’t be a victim of payroll service fraud
Payroll service providers are useful for just about any business owner who wants to ensure that filing deadlines and deposit requirements are met. They certainly can streamline business operations – if the right one is used. We recommend using a payroll service provider, but not all providers are created equal. The first thing to remember […]
Light it up!
Did you know that your restaurant lighting is your third largest energy consumer? There is a silver lining with the use of LED lighting. One LED light can do what it takes two or three traditional lights to do. Incorporating LED lighting into your restaurant may not only save you money on your energy bills, […]
Help wanted: Know tax implication of hiring household employees
Do you hire helpers to care for your children or to do household cleaning? What about hiring someone to maintain your lawn and garden? Do you pay them in cash? Did you know that the IRS has rules on how much you can pay these helpers before you must report their earnings and pay Social […]
Learn about these higher education tax breaks
Higher education increasingly means higher costs. Even with skyrocketing tuition, there are some ways to get a break on taxes when shouldering the cost of college. Below is a summary of some higher education tax credits and deductions that are available for qualified tuition and/or related expenses of the taxpayer, the taxpayer’s spouse or a […]
It’s never too early to plan your estate
After a lifetime of building a successful career, it is imperative that you protect those who will inherit your well-earned estate. Proper estate planning during life can reduce or even eliminate federal or state estate taxes or state inheritance tax to the benefit of heirs. Just as critical is avoiding certain pitfalls in estate planning […]
Braves Outing at Turner Field for Sparkmon Team Members
Recently, the firm went to Turner Field to watch the Braves. A family event for team members, we had a great time cheering on our hometown team and enjoying America’s favorite pastime! Save
Helping a Family Business Grow and Transition to the Next Generation
Challenge: Brian Fey and his brother represent the second generation of owners for their family’s Blackshear, Georgia-based group of McDonald’s stores, which was started by their father, Rick. Brian now serves as Organizational CEO and Rick is semi-retired, but while Rick was holding the reins, he decided his stores could benefit from the assistance of […]
Firm Fun at Porterdale Yak Club
At Sparkmon & Associates, not only do we work hard, we play hard, too. Recently, we had a firm trip to the Porterdale Yak Club, where we had a great time channeling our inner summer-camp-kid out on the water. Thanks to the PYC crew for a great time! Save
Sparkmon & Associates Featured in Ronald McDonald House 2016 Annual Report
Sparkmon & Associates is proud to sponsor and volunteer with Ronald McDonald House Charities in Atlanta. We are honored to have been feature in their 2016 Annual Report and look forward to doing more with this wonderful organization! Save