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read moreWe've worked with plenty of businesses who have to cobble together 9 different software programs to keep everything straight, or who just wash their hands of it all and put everything on the credit card. And they know that this is no way to properly monitor profit margins, cash controls, account management, tax strategy and all of the myriad components of an effective financial system for a business. For the past 25 years Thomas Taylor has served individuals and small businesses throughout the southeast.

read moreMy goal is to help you make your business better by being more than just a compliance officer. To grow your business, help you provide for your current situation and fund retirement. I am a Certified Public Accountant practicing in Chattanooga, Tennessee. For the past 30 years I have served individuals and small businesses throughout the southeast. I am a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and have worked with two regional CPA firms and a family of transportation companies providing services nationally.

read moreIn the world of taxes, the biggest sin is failing to pay your payroll taxes. Penalties for failure to pay or delinquency in filing payroll tax returns are more severe than almost any other tax penalty. FYI - If you aren't paying your company's payroll taxes, you are stealing money that belongs to your employees according to the government. Failure to comply with payroll tax laws can result in the loss of your business. The IRS is very aggressive in pursuing these types of infractions and will not hesitate to seize your assets, sell your property at auction, and eliminate your means of making a living.

read moreOur tax professionals focus on mastering the nuances of tax law, complex tax codes and staying up-to-date on changes that will affect your tax returns throughout the year. We do this because we know that planning is the key to valuable tax savings and we want to help you plan for greater income by implementing tax savings strategies throughout the year that will benefit you all year long. Our clients pay the least amount of taxes allowable by law because we help them look for ways to minimize their tax burden.

read moreUnder certain circumstances, you may be resolved of any misdeeds of a spouse or former spouse involving income tax fraud. Most married couples file their tax returns jointly. There are certainlybenefits to this, but if there were certain "errors" or "mistakes" on your joint return and it was your (present or former) spouse's fault, you could be in luck. There are provisions in the Tax code that will let you out of atax burden that was not your fault. But, it will need to be proven. We can help.

read moreOwning your own business is right up there with apple pie and baseball as an American pastime. In order to assure that your business succeeds beyond the initial desire and thrill of fulfilling a dream, you must take the time to develop a comprehensive plan and gain the advantage of having all pertinent information in place before you begin your venture. With our help, you will identify and avoid the common mistakes many new business owners make. We will help you build a business plan for success, as well as provide financial management services to meet your needs.

read more10 million tax payers missed out on a chance to get a bigger refund last year simply because they neglected to fill out one line on their tax return. Will you miss a similar opportunity this year? Today's tax laws are increasingly complicated and the rules for deductions and credits change year by year. Are you aware of all the deductions and credits that might be available to you this year, even on the most basic of tax returns? Perhaps you feel secure in your do-it-yourself tax preparation software, but let's face it.

read moreFinancial Planning has never been more important. There are so many other issues and problems which come up in the course of a normal business or family, that to list all of them would not be beneficial. However, there are additional services our firm has assisted with in the past, in addition to those which carry a fuller description. We're happy to help you with any of these services! Buying or selling a business can be a long, complicated process if you don't know what you're doing. Bring Thomas Taylor, CPA on board to help you successfully close the deal.