Uncle Sam’s New Year’s Resolutions
As new year’s celebrations are in the rearview mirror, it’s nice to continue celebrating the resolutions that we are definitely going to achieve! So we asked Uncle Sam – yes that Uncle Sam – what his new year’s resolutions were. This is what he told us… Help the federal government spend less money than it…
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Thinking about the Payroll Protection Program loan forgiveness? We have answers!
Thinking about the Payroll Protection Program loan forgiveness? You are not alone. For those of you who received funding in the first round of payments, that 8-week deadline for using the funds is fast approaching. Many of you have looked at the loan forgiveness application, asked questions and made plans. We want to tell you, things are going to…
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A COVID-19 Update
Integrated Tax Services has modified our daily operations to comply with COVID-19 precautions. Starting Wednesday, March 18 our office is only open to drop-off tax documents, although mail or ShareFile is preferred. All completed returns will be mailed or provided electronically. We will be sure to contact you and confirm delivery method prior to sending…
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Live Streaming Entertainment is Changing!
If it’s between 9:30 am and 6 pm CST, a 28-year-old named Tyler Blevins—better known as Ninja—is most likely broadcasting himself playing video games. He’s also making an estimated $500,000 a month doing it. Blevins represents the new wave of visual entertainment and video game streaming. His popularity started to soar in late 2017 when…
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Finding the Balance of Income vs. Spending
An IRS Primer Every Voter Should Know Every year the IRS publishes instructions to prepare your Form 1040, individual tax return. The publication for 2019 is a whopping 108 pages! On page 103 of the IRS booklet is a summary of collections (income) and spending (outlays) by the federal government. Given the election year, here…
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Valentine’s Day – Did You Know?
Saints, dogs and cash all play a role Cupid, candy hearts, flowers and chocolates are common items associated with Valentine’s Day. According to the National Retail Federation, Americans now spend more than $20 billion lavishing gifts on their kids, friends and significant others. But why? Who decided a day in the middle of February is…
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A New Year. A New Decade. A New Building.
It’s official! We’re excited to share in mid-January 2020, the Integrated Tax Services team, along with our sister company, Johnson Bixby, will move to a new six-story building in downtown Vancouver, located at 275 West Third Street. Thank you! Our growth is because of you – our devoted clients. Your partnership and support through the…
Read MoreThe Power of Cultivating Gratitude: Tips on How to be Thankful
It costs nothing to say thank you. Yet cultivating gratitude in your life may be one of the most rewarding moves you can make. Not only does it invoke warm fuzzies in everyone involved, expressing your appreciation may actually improve your health and well-being. A landmark study by gratitude researcher Robert A. Emmons has shown…
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Select the Right Health Insurance for Your Business
If you have employees, you know how important health insurance is for your benefits package. It also takes a big bite out of your budget. Selecting the right insurance for your company is extremely important for employee retention and maintaining your bottom line. Here are tips to help you find the best health insurance for…
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The IRS is Not Always Right
A letter in the mailbox with the IRS as the return address is sure to raise your blood pressure. Here are some tips for handling the situation if this happens to you: Stay calm. Try not to overreact to the correspondence. This is easier said than done, but remember the IRS sends out millions of…
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