Submit current W-9s to avoid backup withholding
“The only constant in life is change.” This quote has been attributed to Greek philosopher Heraclitus, and between the sales and purchases of restaurants, transfers of ownership to Next Gens and spinoffs creating new organizations, most McDonald’s owner/operators would probably agree. Amidst all this change, it is important to make sure nothing falls through the […]
Tax reform changes to employee benefits tax breaks: 4 negatives and a positive
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) includes many changes that affect tax breaks for employee benefits. Among the changes are four negatives and one positive that will impact not only employees but also the businesses providing the benefits. 4 breaks curtailed Beginning with the 2018 tax year, the TCJA reduces or eliminates tax breaks […]
Antares Group named Workplace Achiever of the Atlanta 2018 Top Workplaces Award
Antares Group, Inc., has been awarded a 2018 Top Workplaces, Workplace Achiever honor by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by research partner Energage, LLC (formerly WorkplaceDynamics), a leading provider of technology-based employee engagement tools. The anonymous survey measures several aspects of workplace culture, […]
Rebecca Guthrie passes CPA exam
Our associate, Rebecca Guthrie, recently passed all four parts of the CPA exam. Congratulations!
Year-end planning tips to help lower your tax bill
As the end of the year approaches, it is a good time to think of planning moves that will help lower your tax bill for this year and possibly the next. We have compiled a checklist of actions based on current tax rules that may help you save tax dollars if you act before year-end. […]
Back Office Solutions key to efficient business
William Washington has been a McDonald’s owner/operator for 18 years and recently became a client of Sparkmon & Associates, CPAs. “I wish I had gone with your firm a long time ago,” Washington said. The best thing, he said, is that he can always get an answer to any question he has. “Whenever I call, […]
Kim Glaze receives HR certification
Kim Glaze, human resources manager at Sparkmon & Associates, CPAs, recently earned the distinction of being named a Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional. Achieving this credential required Glaze to successfully complete a lengthy application process, attend an 11-week class and pass a rigorous exam at the end of the course. “We congratulate Kim […]
Go the extra mile: Two options for reimbursing employees for business use of autos
While it would be nice to be able to provide your employees with a company car, this isn’t always a possibility. Many business owners have employees whose job requires them to drive as a part of their daily duties. One option you have as a business owner is to reimburse your employees for their business […]
Making holidays a little happier at the Ronald McDonald House
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Sparkmon’s 4th Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest
Happy Halloween! In celebration of this year’s “Day of Too Much Candy,” we held our 4th annual pumpkin carving contest. Competition was fierce, but only one can earn the #1 spot. And the winner is……Candy Corn! Have you carved an amazing pumpkin for this Halloween? We’d love to see, so share your photos on our […]