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
Team Building with the Marshmallow Challenge
Sparkmon & Associates recently held A Marshmallow Challenge during our staff meeting. The idea came about from a TED talk on team building and collaboration and the notion that when it comes to team dynamics, kindergarteners do better than business school grads. Plus we got to play with marshmallows. Check out the TED talk that […]
IRS Extends Due Date on Work Opportunity Tax Credit
The IRS has further extended the due date for employers to meet the certification requirements to obtain WOTC. This can be money in your pocket! You can read the full details of WOTC Notice 2016-40, 2016-27 IRB here, then contact our office to discuss how this will impact your business.
Sparkmon Volunteers with Camp Kudzu at Camp Twin Lakes
Recently, our staff was given the opportunity to help out at Camp Kudzu at Camp Twin Lakes, a summer camp for kids with diabetes. With specialized menus and activities, campers’ diabetes needs are taken care of so they can focus on the normal perks of going to summer camp: outdoor events, campfire stories and avoiding […]
Understanding Your Financial Position
Please join us for the first of our 2016 Summer webinar series. The first webinar, “UNDERSTANDING YOUR FINANCIAL POSITION”, will be all about Ratios – three financial measures to live (or die) by. Our goal is to provide the training you need to be a successful business owner. JUNE 15, 2016 10:00-11:00 AM EASTERN REGISTER […]
ACA Reporting Deadlines Are Here
Part of the Affordable Care Act requires that employers who offer fully insured medical plans perform annual reporting to the IRS. For businesses that file the required documents using paper forms, the deadline was May 31 for 2015 reporting. Most, however, file electronically, and the deadline for these reports is rapidly approaching. (Employers with 250 […]
Final OT Regs Released by DOL, Effective December 2016
We recently received an email update from our colleague Tony Wilson, a Principal with NFP, informing us about the release of the DOL’s final overtime regulations that will take effect on December 1, 2016. If you have any questions about how the information provided by Tony below may affect your business, reach out to Amy […]
Increasing Affordability Percentage Under the ACA Employer Mandate
Today we received a notification from our colleague Tony Wilson, a Principal with NFP, alerting us to some recent updates to Employer Mandate affordability percentages under the Affordable Care Act. If you have any questions as to how this may affect your business, reach out to Amy Williams and let us know how we can […]
A Productive Partnership for Business Efficiency and Financial Advisory
Challenge: Tom Rock is a successful business owner and McDonald’s franchisee. As a focused and time-oriented individual, owning a business came second nature to him. Tom began his search for a new financial professional to work with in 2003, after his trusted financial advisor encountered health issues that led to his retirement, and Sparkmon appeared […]