Category Archives: Accounting Services

IRS decreases standard deductions for vehicle

Standard Deductions 2014The IRS is reducing the standard per mile deduction for travel in connection with business, medical care, and moving. The new allowance for business travel is 0.56¢ per mile, which is down from 0.565¢ per mile. The deductions for medical care and moving travel fall from 0.24¢ per mile to 0.235¢ per mile. The standard deduction for driving for charitable purposes is set separately and remains unchanged at 0.14¢ per mile. Continue reading IRS decreases standard deductions for vehicle

SNF’s will pay for Medicare’s Solvency

Medicare SolvencyAccording to an annual report, the Medicare Part A Trust Fund will be depleted by 2026.  This is a two year improvement over last year’s forecast.  The authors of the report credit the improvement to lower projected spending in most service categories, especially skilled nursing facilities.

Langdon & Company LLP provides services to many long term care providers in the southeast.  In addition to cost report preparation and consultation, services include audit, accounting, financial reporting, tax planning and preparation.

Three Ways to Know the Difference Between an Employee and Contractor

Employee vs. ContractorIn order to tell the difference between a part or full time employee and independent contractor, it is important to consider the three main factors listed below. These factors will determine the responsibilities a business has towards a person who may be providing a service to the business, as well as the rights of both parties involved.

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Overview of Possible FASB Changes in Non-Profit Reporting Rules

Non ProfitThe Financial Accounting Standards Board recently evaluated the way in which non-profit organizations record and report their financial information and is seeking to make changes that would enable charities to provide more accurate financial information to the general public.

To start with, FASB board members have created a draft document that can be used as a formal operating measure to evaluate any organization that is set up to serve the public good.

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Why a Non-Profit Should Hire a CPA Firm?

The provisions of the Internal Revenue Code are complex regarding the tax treatment of non-profit donations, transactions and other recognizable events. An experienced Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is trained in the nuances of non-profit accounting and tax returns, and is capable of assisting management with recordkeeping and tax return preparation.

Utilizing a Raleigh CPA allows management to focus on day-to-day operations, and generate additional streams of income.

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Taxpayers and Their Accountants

Langdon & Company LLP is a Raleigh accountant firm providing professional accounting services based on clients needs, capabilities and budget. According to a recent study, nearly half of Americans who pay income tax will take their information to an accountant and have them fill out the paperwork.

It appears that Americans feel they will receive a bigger tax refund by having an accountant work on their taxes. Moreover, another fraction of taxpayers will take their taxes to friend or family, meaning most Americans do not do their own taxes, according to a Workanomix survey.

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When Your Business Needs an Accounting Firm

There are several accounting software programs on the market that can help businesses with bookkeeping and taxes. However, none of them can provide the expertise and peace of mind that an accounting firm can offer. NC CPA firms like Langdon & Company LLP employ certified public accountants with experience in tax, bookkeeping, audit and business consulting that use their expertise to help businesses succeed.

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Benefits of Outsourcing Accounting and Bookkeeping

Accurate bookkeeping and accounting are not optional for successful businesses, but hiring a full time accounting staff to keep your company’s books can be expensive.

While every business needs the financial data that accountants and bookkeepers prepare in order to fulfill regulatory obligations and make solid business decisions, incurring the cost of a full time staff to prepare that data may not be a very good business decision at all.

Outsourcing this work to a Raleigh CPA firm can mean having the expert financial services that you need anytime while enjoying significant savings.

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