Antares Group, Inc. to acquire the Franchise Group of Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP
Antares Group, Inc. will acquire the Franchise Group with Boston-based Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP effective October 1, 2018. The combined group will operate under the Antares Group, Inc. name. The merger of the two firms brings together two leading CPA firms renowned for their work with restaurant franchisees, including McDonald’s owner/operators across the country. […]
Fall Kickoff Lunch | PHOTOS
The Varsity, Kona Ice and a cornhole tournament: not a bad way to spend the lunch hour. Our associates took a little time this week to celebrate the beginning of fall with our annual Fall Kickoff Lunch. Here are just a few photos from the day.
‘Think’ about making an estate plan now to protect your heirs later
“You better think.” The unmistakable lyrics sung by Aretha Franklin are words to the wise, but sadly, Franklin herself did not take this advice when planning her estate. Consequently, her heirs may be on the hook for a significant tax bill, not to mention the possibility of years of very public legal battles. While most […]
Beware of fake charities scams in wake of Hurricane Florence
When disaster strikes, many people feel moved to help their fellow citizens – either by physically pitching in to help with cleanup or by donating to various charities that can help distribute needed resources. Unfortunately, there are opportunists who see these circumstances as fertile ground for making a quick buck by exploiting peoples’ goodwill and […]
Fall 2018 Roadside Cleanup Day | PHOTOS
Our dedicated employees hit the streets surrounding our firm last week to clean up roadside trash and debris and to beautify our area. The weather was hot and our spirits were high. Here are some photos from the day:
Hurricane Florence victims in N.C. given more time to file taxes
In the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, the IRS has extended tax filing deadlines for those individuals and businesses in certain parts of North Carolina. Much of coastal North Carolina is suffering from flooding in the aftermath of the storm that made landfall on Sept. 14. Many roads remain underwater or blocked by downed trees. The […]
Prepare your business now ahead of Hurricane Florence
Millions are preparing for Hurricane Florence, which is scheduled to strike the coasts of North Carolina and South Carolina in the coming days. But what happens after the storm? While no one can control the path and strength of the storm, as a business owner, you can take some steps now that will make it […]
Back-to-school time means a tax break for teachers
When teachers are setting up their classrooms for the new school year, it’s common for them to pay for a portion of their classroom supplies out of pocket. A special tax break allows these educators to deduct some of their expenses. This educator expense deduction is especially important now due to some changes under the […]
Happy Hour cheer | PHOTOS
Our firm recently celebrated the promotion of Nina Daigle and Lindsey Pierce to partner with a special Happy Hour outing at the Irish Bred Pub in Covington.
New partnerships rules could result in more audits
Rules governing partnerships have changed, and as a result, the number of IRS audits is expected to increase. The rules changes, which went into effect Jan. 1, 2018, were implemented in large part to reduce administrative hurdles for the IRS. What they have done, however, is altered the rights of partners in partnerships, including LLCs […]