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read moreFor years, Cole, Newton & Duran has been providing quality, personalized financial guidance to local individuals and businesses. Our expertise ranges from basic tax management and accounting services to more in-depth services such as audits, financial statements, and financial planning. Cole, Newton & Duran is one of the leading firms in and throughout the area. By combining our expertise, experience and the team mentality of our staff, we assure that every client receives the close analysis and attention they deserve.

read moreThe mission of Cole, Newton & Duran is to become the premier provider of individual and business accounting, taxation, and consulting services. We are determined to provide these services in the highest professional manner. Our firm prides itself on the level of contact we maintain with our clients focusing on what is important to them. Our clients receive immediate attention and proactive advice through quality, hands-on consultations and timely responses to all inquiries. Businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and individuals who choose Cole, Newton & Duran benefit from a firm that works seamlessly together with you.

read moreIf you have a large capital gain this year from an investment, it may be advisable to hold onto the investment until next year to put the gain into next year's taxes. You may also want to sell off any investments that you have that are losing value at the moment to claim your losses. The interest gained from state and local bonds is usually exempt from federal income taxes. These investments generally pay back at a lower interest rate than commercial bonds of similar quality. Since Treasury Bonds are similarly exempt from state and local income tax, they can be a particularly good investment for those who are in high tax brackets and live in high-income-tax states.

read moreAs a business owner, you have more important things to do than to manage your own accounting books. Cole, Newton & Duran takes care of your books for you, so you can get back to the job of running your business and generating profits. Each month or quarter, our experienced accounting professional will do the following for you. These tasks form the solid foundation of your accounting system. Balance sheets, along with income statements, are the most basic elements in providing financial reporting to potential lenders such as banks, investors, and vendors who are considering how much credit to grant you.

read moreCole, Newton & Duran can give you the peace of mind you deserve by helping you get in compliance with the law. If you voluntarily file your delinquent returns, you will likely avoid further problems other than having to pay interest and penalties. If you wait for the IRS to file your returns for you, they are filed in the best interest of the government, usually with little or none of the deductions you are entitled to. The IRS views failing to pay payroll taxes as a serious offense because a large portion of payroll taxes are your employees' withholdings.

read morePeace of mind. These are the things that you should expect your tax advisor to provide. We view our relationship with each of our clients as an ongoing partnership and strive to provide you with quality, up-to-date tax return preparation and advice. We keep abreast of current tax laws throughout the year to minimize your tax liabilities and to maximize your future opportunities. Whether you are an individual or operate a multi-tiered corporation or partnership, our partners and staff can accommodate your needs for tax planning and preparation.

read moreCole, Newton & Duran offers payroll solutions that meet your business needs and enables you to spend time doing what you do best--running your business.