Atlanta CPA Provides Tax and Business Tips to Atlanta Business Owners & Entrepreneurs

March 12th, 2010

Atlanta CPA Provides Tax and Business Tips to Atlanta Business Owners & Entrepreneurs

The largest and most burdensome administrative responsibility for a business owner is payroll. Whether you have one employee or a thousand, both the IRS and your state has a myriad of payroll reports and deadlines for which you are required to complete. Unfortunately there is not a one-stop shop to pay and report all of the varying deadlines and taxes. However, there is a solution that makes the reporting of payroll dramatically more seamless than if you strive to go it on your own. To learn more visit http://www.hiscpa.com/payroll.html

Keeping in mind on an ongoing basis as well as during an IRS audit of what is a legal tax deduction and the documentation thereof is essential to sound business management. To learn more about how you can best be ready visit http://www.hiscpa.com/business-expenses.html

Also it will be wise to consistently evaluate, as well as when preparing for an audit, to ensure that your workers are properly classified predominantly to ensure that there are no workers, who are truly employees, that you are in error classifying as employees. To learn more and to ensue your workers are correctly classified at http://www.hiscpa.com/independent-contratctor.html

Contact HIS CPA PC (A Christian Atlanta CPA Firm) today.

To learn more about addressing Atlanta IRS Tax Issues and Atlanta Back Tax Returns visit http://www.hiscpa.com/working-with-the-irs.html

John Dillard is an Christian Speaker/Author and an Atlanta CPA. To See how he takes Christ along with him to work visit http://www.hiscpa.com/ and for his latest book Overcoming Life’s 9/11’s: Job’s Journey and a Voice of One: Nehemiah’s Prayer visit http://www.john-dillard.com/ or call John Dillard CPA today at 770.814.9304 (All Rights Reserved) Dare to Attempt Something so Great for the Kingdom of God that it is doomed to failure, lest Christ be in it!    

We advise clients on: IRS representation, Offer in Compromise, Tax Problems, Incorporation in Georgia, Corporate and Personal Income Tax Returns, Part-time CFO, Virtual Controller, Business Planning, Offer in Compromise, Back Taxes, Bookkeeping.

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Tucker/Alpharetta/Atlanta CPA on Effective and Directed Communication to Address IRS Tax Problems and Back Taxes

March 12th, 2010

Tucker/Alpharetta/Atlanta CPA on Effective and Directed Communication to Address Atlanta IRS Tax Problems and Back Taxes

Dealing with the IRS in addressing tax issues requires several things including first a good CPA who is well versed in tax law, has a proven and well documented record of success in dealing with the IRS and a dogmatic pursuit of helping taxpayers ensure they pay their lowest legal possible tax. Below is a example of such a piece of correspondence geared towards addressing open and unpaid back taxes and developing pragmatic opportunities for all involved to resolve unpaid taxes:

Internal Revenue Service

Atlanta, GA 39901 

RE: Client_______________SS#_____________for the tax years___________

Enclosures: A Power of Attorney 

Dear Sir or Madam, 

I am following up to my previous letters to get a detailed record of account for the above referenced taxpayer detailing all of their payments and their outstanding balance. Please cease all garnishment efforts on the above referenced client. A garnishment will be a financial blow to the clients that I do not anticipate they will be able to recover from to address both their Georgia monies owed as well as the federal Offer of Compromise that is presently pending in the IRS Appeals Office. 

I am following up on the taxpayers open monies due Georgia and the IRS and to set up an Installment Agreement thereon. I have previously forwarded for your review a copy of the last piece of correspondence regarding their IRS Offer in Compromise. As you can see from the previously forwarded correspondence the taxpayer has no substantive assets, cash flow or funds of any type. This is the most they are able to commit to at this time. Accordingly, please cease all garnishment efforts while this Installment Agreement is being processed.  

I have previously forwarded Installment Plan Request Form 4506 for the above referenced taxpayer listing the most that they would be able to commit to on an monthly basis as $125 per month. In this package the client has been able to commit to having a $325 monthly payment. We sent this request to be confirmed in writing on 02-23-10 and to date have not yet received any confirming correspondence. Accordingly I have asked the client to send a check for the first monthly payment by 4-1-10 and to continue to pay monthly until the account balance is paid in full. The taxpayers are desirous to settling all of their tax debts and this will be a positive step in that direction.  

Please accept this Installment Plan as originally forwarded. 

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or need any additional information.

Sincerely, John C. Dillard, CPA, PC, Partner in Charge

Contact HIS CPA PC (A Christian Atlanta CPA Firm) today.

To learn more about addressing IRS Tax Issues and Back Tax Returns visit http://www.hiscpa.com/working-with-the-irs.html 

John Dillard is an Christian Speaker/Author and an Atlanta CPA. To See how he takes Christ along with him to work visit http://www.hiscpa.com/ and for his latest book Overcoming Life’s 9/11’s: Job’s Journey and a Voice of One: Nehemiah’s Prayer visit http://www.john-dillard.com/ or call John Dillard CPA today at 770.814.9304 (All Rights Reserved) Dare to Attempt Something so Great for the Kingdom of God that it is doomed to failure, lest Christ be in it!    

We advise clients on: IRS representation, Offer in Compromise, Tax Problems, Incorporation in Georgia, Corporate and Personal Income Tax Returns, Part-time CFO, Virtual Controller, Business Planning, Offer in Compromise, Back Taxes, Bookkeeping.

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Atlanta/Gwinnett/Fulton CPA Addressing Tax Issues Successful Tax Representation for Atlanta Taxpayers for Decades… The IRS/Tax Representation Series

March 12th, 2010

Atlanta/Gwinnett/Fulton CPA Addressing Tax Issues Successful Tax Representation for Atlanta Taxpayers for Decades… The IRS/Tax Representation Series

This is the Fourth article of the IRS & Tax Representation Series. Always be sure to tell the truth in all tax matters, audits and Offer in Compromise. 

Frequently I get questions that lead to some interesting conversations ranging from tax law to our faith and beliefs as Believers. Keeping Christianity Simple is what I believe Jesus came to teach and to share his message of love. But love, like all things of value can only be based upon the purity of truth. Recently I received this inquiry for a taxpayer who was undergoing an audit: 

I have a small business sole proprietorship and am being compliance audited on IRS Form Schedule C expenses. In preparing for the audit, I have discovered some mistakes I made when preparing my return in 2008 (double counting some expenses) and have lost some travel records for some trips I expensed. Should I mention this to the auditor or not?

A fellow Christian wants to know. Thanks! 

For whether you in the middle of an audit, submitting an Offer in Compromise, addressing back taxes or unfiled tax returns, putting your best foot forward requires one to deal in truth and truth alone. Though all taxpayers should aggressively work to get ever legal tax deduction they are allowed, they should always be grounded and interpreted under laws and statutes of tax code. You should absolutely mention this to the IRS agent and to ensure that this error is corrected and appropriate restitution is paid. To this end, I drafted the below in regards to the inquiry received: 

I would suggest always telling the truth. I also recommend you retain a CPA to help handle the audit as well as looking to incorporate your S Corporation for both tax savings and legal liability limitation. I will send you some information under separate cover.

Hope to meet you soon. 

In Him, John Dillard CPA, 770 814 9304

Paying Your Taxes – Withholding & Extensions for Metro Atlanta Taxpayers
Paying your taxes made easy. This section will enable you to quickly grasp the general guidelines of tax law requiring that you pay taxes as you earn money. As well, extensions and their uses and limitations are disclosed and discovered. Visit http://www.hiscpa.com/paying-taxes.html

How to Avoid an IRS Audit for Atlanta Taxpayers
Discover simple steps that you can do to help prevent an IRS audit. Though the tax code is at times very difficult to understand and comply, these basic simple steps will help you avoid an IRS audit. See http://www.hiscpa.com/avoiding-audits.html

Solving IRS Tax Problems: Submitting an Georgia Offer in Compromise
When all else fails and if you qualify, the IRS and Georgia both have a program which will enable you to work to solve the severest tax problems. Visit http://www.hiscpa.com/offer-in-compromise.html

Utilizing IRS Installment Plans for Metro Atlanta Taxpayers to Pay Your Past Due Taxes
The IRS has long been in the business of helping taxpayers get back into the system to ensure that taxpayers are able to pay their taxes over time. For those who do not qualify for an Offer in Compromise or to pay the taxes and interest in full, while seeking penalty abatement, an Installment Plan is a prudent and wise choice and alternative to get your past taxes due paid and current. See http://www.hiscpa.com/installment-plans.html

A Christian CPA Firm: Never Underestimate the Long Term Benefits

To learn more about tax entities and the taxation thereof visit http://www.hiscpa.com/article2.html There you will also discover a wide host of resources for Atlanta Entrepreneurs.

John Dillard is an Christian Speaker/Author and an Atlanta CPA. To See how he takes Christ along with him to work visit http://www.hiscpa.com/ and for his latest book Overcoming Life’s 9/11’s: Job’s Journey and a Voice of One: Nehemiah’s Prayer visit http://www.john-dillard.com/ or call John Dillard CPA today at 770.814.9304 (All Rights Reserved) Dare to Attempt Something so Great for the Kingdom of God that it is doomed to failure, lest Christ be in it!    

We advise clients on: IRS representation, Offer in Compromise, Tax Problems, Incorporation in Georgia, Corporate and Personal Income Tax Returns, Part-time CFO, Virtual Controller, Business Planning, Offer in Compromise, Back Taxes, Bookkeeping.

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Tucker/Norcross/Alpharetta CPA Firm Offers Serving Opportunities to Our Native Americans the Navajo…Taking Christianity Into the World

March 11th, 2010

Tucker/Norcross/Alpharetta CPA Firm Offers Serving Opportunities to Our Native Americans the Navajo…Taking Christianity Into the World 

Many of the largest and most successful churches in Atlanta and in the whole of North America share a simple model for Missions to encourage all mission minded individuals to seek the prayer and financial support of others. In so doing the good news of Jesus Christ can be shared with others who are unable to go and to further the Good News of Christianity. Below is a sample support letter that you or your church and utilize and tailor to your specific needs and journey as we work together to Taking Christianity Into the World. 

This summer, our family has the unique opportunity to go to a Navajo Indian Reservation and serve as missionaries through our church.  We are very excited, not only about the opportunity to serve our church, but to serve God and be His hands and feet while building relationships with the Navajo people.  It will be a great experience to share God’s love with all the wonderful people there and the opportunity to do it as a family is a dream come true for all of us.  We are so excited to also be leading the trip this year and that takes a commitment for all four of us. 

Pueblo Pintado is a Navajo Indian Reservation located in the NW corner of New Mexico.  It is a very desolate area and most of the residents live in poverty and most students rarely even graduate from high school.  While it may seem incomprehensible in the U.S., most of the homes do not have electricity or indoor plumbing.  There is a very high unemployment rate, which leads to a high rate of alcoholism, drug abuse and violent crimes.  With all that being said, they are a wonderful, warm, loving group of people who are so appreciative when we go out and spend a week with them just loving on them, giving them undivided attention and a safe lap to crawl into.  They are slow to trust and still stand firm to their native culture. 

We will be there the week of July 10th – July 17th and hope to do vacation bible school for the children, adult bible study, construction, senior home care, sports camp, community nights and more.  We hope to spend the week demonstrating God’s love through our hard work and service to the Navajo people. 

Of course, none of that is possible without financial and prayer support.  The trip is going to cost a little over $800 per person (or $3200 for the four of us), which will cover all our travel, boarding and meal expenses.  We would be honored if you would consider helping us in our fundraising effort by giving of your financial support and/or prayer support.  Both of them are very much appreciated and without the support of wonderful friends and family like you, these trips just wouldn’t be possible. 

Thank you for any help you can give us and for contributing in your own way to this wonderful mission!  We have enclosed a stamped, self-addressed envelope for your convenience and checks should be made out to Sugarloaf United Methodist Church and mailed to us. 

In the Grip and in Obedience of my Lord Jesus Christ,

To get a feel for our work on the Mission Field in Pueblo Pintado NM might I invite you to watch our video at http://bit.ly/QS0V9 If you listen and watch with an open heart, it will change your world. To gain a glimpse of our vision visit or if your church wants to get involved with our work visit   http://www.hiscpa.com/blog/2009/07/30/casting-a-vision-navajo-family-missions-taking-christianity-into-the-world/

We feel led to take Christ to the Navajo Nation (approximately the size of West Virginia). We are looking to take our model of service to the Navajo in Pueblo Pintado by partnering with churches, Bible Study Groups, Rotary, Chambers of Commerce and Kiwanis and then branching out to other locations on the reservation.

John Dillard is an Christian Speaker/Author and a Duluth GA CPA. To See how he takes Christ along with him to work visit http://www.hiscpa.com/ and for his latest book Overcoming Life’s 9/11’s: Job’s Journey and a Voice of One: Nehemiah’s Prayer visit http://www.john-dillard.com/ or call John Dillard CPA today at 770.814.9304 (All Rights Reserved)  

Dare to Attempt Something so Great for the Kingdom of God that it is doomed to failure, lest Christ be in it!

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Keynote Christian Author & Atlanta/Roswell/Alpharetta CPA Appears on Atlanta Family Business RadioX

March 10th, 2010

Keynote Christian Author & Atlanta/Roswell/Alpharetta CPA Appears on Atlanta Family Business RadioX 

John Dillard of His CPA PC appears on Atlanta Family Business RadioX discussing needs and desires of Atlanta Business Owners & Entrepreneurs. Atlanta Family Business RadioX is geared towards being a ally and resource for Atlanta Family Business Owners and also a source of networking information you will want to utilize again and again. To read more about the interview you can visit http://familybusinessradio.businessradiox.com/47 or you can contact John Dillard CPA today for practical no nonsense consultation to ensure your Family Business Succeeds and that you pay only your lowest legal possible tax.

You can get Family Business Planning, Strategic Advice and Tax Ideas on Atlanta CPA John Dillard’s Podcast at http://familybusinessradio.businessradiox.com/116  

http://www.hiscpa.com/article3.html Gwinnett/Duluth CPA Teaches Personnel Keys to Managing Business Growth
http://www.hiscpa.com/article6.html Alpharetta/Roswell CPA Teaches the Tax Effects of Entity Choice
http://www.hiscpa.com/marketing-efforts.html Norcross/Sandy Springs CPA on Tracking Marketing Statistics for Your Georgia Business

And this is only some of the information available on our web site. You also have at our blog a host of other varied and timely tax and business management issues you can use. 

John Dillard, CPA of His CPA, PC (An Atlanta Christian CPA firm) 1940 Woods River Lane, Duluth, GA 30097  Phone 770-814-9304   http://www.hiscpa.com/    http://www.john-dillard.com/ To retain John Dillard CPA (An Atlanta Christian Speaker/Author) for your business group or church congregation, you can contact him today at 770.814.9304 

His CPA PC…A Christian Atlanta CPA Firm: Never Underestimate the Long-Term Benefits 

Dare to Attempt Something so Great for the Kingdom of God that it is doomed to failure, lest Christ be in it! 

We advise clients on: IRS representation, Offer in Compromise, Tax Problems, Incorporation in Georgia, Corporate and Personal Income Tax Returns, Part-time CFO, Virtual Controller, Business Planning, Offer in Compromise, Back Taxes, Business Acquisitions/Sales, Forensic Accounting, Business Valuations and Bookkeeping.

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Duluth/Alpharetta/Roswell CPA on Addressing Back Taxes/IRS Representation Problems With the Internal Revenue Service

March 10th, 2010

Duluth/Alpharetta/Roswell CPA Firm on Addressing Back Taxes/IRS Representation Problems With the Internal Revenue Service

For the individual or business taxpayer who has run afoul of the IRS and is dealing with seemingly overwhelming tax issues, there are words of wisdom to successfully resolve your tax problems, how to pay your taxes on a timely basis by properly utilizing withholding, estimated payments, and extensions. Though there are many things we can do to help you avoid tax problems and unnecessary penalties, we can also help you discover the general guidelines and rules of how to qualify for and process an Offer in Compromise. This is a process where both the Internal Revenue Service and the State of Georgia will reduce your bill to what you can afford to pay based upon detailed tax regulations, procedures, and careful compliance. Below is a sample letter one might use to begin to address unfiled and unpaid Corporate Income Tax Returns for Back Tax Years:

Internal Revenue Service

Atlanta GA 39901 

   

 

I am writing you in a good faith attempt to come to terms over the above taxpayers’ present predicament and to address all the monies they presently have open with the IRS, including both payroll taxes and income taxes.  I am willing/eager to supply you with any information that you might need in order to process their case and to pay any and all outstanding monies. Please forward to me a detailed record of account and summary of their open payroll and income taxes at your earliest convenience. 

I have just finished their corporate return for 2008 and will be working to get their 2009 return completed ASAP. 

I look forward to working with you to satisfactorily address all open client monies and to get all of their returns filed. 

Sincerely, John C. Dillard, CPA, PC, Partner in Charge 

John Dillard, CPA of His CPA, PC (An Atlanta Christian CPA firm) 1940 Woods River Lane, Duluth, GA 30097  Phone 770-814-9304   http://www.hiscpa.com/    http://www.john-dillard.com/ To retain John Dillard CPA (An Atlanta Christian Speaker/Author) for your business group or church congregation, you can contact him today at 770.814.9304

His CPA PC…A Christian Atlanta CPA Firm: Never Underestimate the Long-Term Benefits 

Dare to Attempt Something so Great for the Kingdom of God that it is doomed to failure, lest Christ be in it!

We advise clients on: IRS representation, Offer in Compromise, Tax Problems, Incorporation in Georgia, Corporate and Personal Income Tax Returns, Part-time CFO, Virtual Controller, Business Planning, Offer in Compromise, Back Taxes, Business Acquisitions/Sales, Forensic Accounting, Business Valuations and Bookkeeping.

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Duluth/Johns Creek/Alpharetta CPA on Seeking God’s Power With All of Your Mind, Body & Spirit…Taking Christianity Into the World

March 10th, 2010

Duluth/Johns Creek/Alpharetta CPA on Seeking God’s Power With All of Your Mind, Body & Spirit…Taking Christianity Into the World

When our family was first asked to lead a Family Mission Trip, we immediately began praying the prayer of Jabez and that God might allow us to have a dramatic impact on the reservation and in the heart and lives of the Navajo. 

Be Bold In Your Faith: Call on God for Miracles  

Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted his request. 1 Chronicles 4:10   

This trip has grown from the first year to when almost fifteen of us went  five times that number going this year. God has done it all. All we have done is to be obedient to His calling  

I am reminded of the story in the Old Testament of the Bible in the book of 2 Kings. There we are told about a widow of a man who had deceased.  The widow called on the Prophet Elisha for help. Elisha promptly advise her go to all of her neighbors and to ask for empty jars and not just a few and then to take all of them home. Elisha told the widow to pour from the oil in her jar at home into all the jars that she had gathered. The widow however did only partially what Elisha had told her and stopped when she felt she had “enough” jars in so doing limited God’s blessings. 

Don’t Underestimate or Limit God  

She [the widow] left him and afterward shut the door behind her and her sons. They brought the jars to her and she kept pouring.  When all the jars were full, she said to her son, “Bring me another one.”  But he replied, “There is not a jar left.” Then the oil stopped flowing2 Kings 4:5-6   

Too frequently I believe we are like the widow and limit God. Frequently in life when we are at the precipice of our greatest victory that we begin to get afraid and tend to limit what God might want to do in our lives. I believe God calls us to live expectantly seeking all the more so that we might do more for the Kingdom.   

When Nehemiah heard about how the walls of Jerusalem lay in ruins he first was still as he fasted and prayed seeking to learn what God would have him do. He did not rush out but was well reasoned and organized. After confirming God’s calling on his life, Nehemiah called out to God seeking God’s favor and blessing for his journey ahead, for which he quickly learned God was blessing his obedience. Upon arriving in Jerusalem, Nehemiah was analytical in surveying the damage to the city walls,  insightful in his delegation and leadership and both wise and prudent in seeking out others of like mind.  

Then I [Nehemiah] said to them, “You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned with fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, and we will no longer be in disgrace.” I also told them about the gracious hand of my God upon me and what the king had said to me. They replied, “Let us start rebuilding.” So they began this good work. Nehemiah 2:17-18

John Dillard, CPA of His CPA, PC (An Atlanta Christian CPA firm) 1940 Woods River Lane, Duluth, GA 30097  Phone 770-814-9304   http://www.hiscpa.com/    http://www.john-dillard.com/ To retain John Dillard CPA (An Atlanta Christian Speaker/Author) for your business group or church congregation, you can contact him today at 770.814.9304 

His CPA PC…A Christian Atlanta CPA Firm: Never Underestimate the Long-Term Benefits Dare to Attempt Something so Great for the Kingdom of God that it is doomed to failure, lest Christ be in it!

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Atlanta CPA Presents Major Tenants of Mission Work, While Calling on God for Miracles…Taking Christianity Into the World

March 9th, 2010

Atlanta CPA Presents Major Tenants of Mission Work, While Calling on God for Miracles…Taking Christianity Into the World

I appreciate all of the hard work that you do to support the work of  God throughout the world. We have been honored to serve Jesus Christ for the last five years in the desert of New Mexico as we serve our native Americans, the Navajo. As a Family Mission Trip I have watched families of one and families of many call on the power of Christ to change and redeem the lives of those we serve with and those we serve. When our family was first asked to lead this trip, we immediately began praying the prayer of Jabez and that God might allow us to have a dramatic impact on the reservation and in the heart and lives of the Navajo.

Be Bold In Your Faith: Call on God for Miracles

Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted his request. 1 Chronicles 4:10 

This trip has grown from the first year to when almost fifteen of us went  five times that number going this year. God has done it all. All we have done is to be obedient to His calling. I feel that as long as God calls that I should do all that I might to make sure that all “find a seat at the table.”  We were uniquely blessed this past year we have had three members from the Reservation visit here, been asked to be the Godparents of one of those we serve, added adult Bible Study, deepened relationships with the seniors. expanded our construction efforts, working to develop team building with the Navajo on the reservation and watched God do much to bless our efforts both while we are there and since.  

We continue to have almost daily contact with the reservation. We often meet sometimes as many as three to four times a week with members of our team to cement our love of each other, to encourage our faith in God, and to develop strategies how we can best witness to each other and to the Navajo. Just this past week we have met with several families and the predominant thoughts of our talks are our journey on the reservation. Also this past week I met with John of Bugs 4 Christ to discuss the best way we could reach the Navajo youth as well as the adult men and women on the reservation. 

This year we plan to have a 5 p.m. dinner on the reservation at the Senior Center to meet on their turf, to cook out, to fellowship, to present the Volkswagen we are going to rebuild as we  present God’s word, while talking about how our minds our made to conform more and more to the image of Christ. John of Bugs 4 Christ has been a Youth Minister and adds much depth and spiritual insight to ways that we plan to reach out and to touch the lives of those we serve and those we serve with. 

I am reminded of the story in the Old Testament of the Bible in the book of 2 Kings. There we are told about a widow of a man who had deceased.  The widow called on the Prophet Elisha for help. Elisha promptly advise her go to all of her neighbors and to ask for empty jars and not just a few and then to take all of them home. Elisha told the widow to pour from the oil in her jar at home into all the jars that she had gathered. The widow however did only partially what Elisha had told her and stopped when she felt she had “enough” jars in so doing limited God’s blessings.

Don’t Limit God

She [the widow] left him and afterward shut the door behind her and her sons. They brought the jars to her and she kept pouring.  When all the jars were full, she said to her son, “Bring me another one.”  But he replied, “There is not a jar left.” Then the oil stopped flowing2 Kings 4:5-6 

Too frequently I believe we are like the widow and limit God. Frequently in life when we are at the precipice of our greatest victory that we begin to get afraid and tend to limit what God might want to do in our lives. I believe God calls us to live expectantly seeking all the more so that we might do more for the Kingdom.  

When Nehemiah heard about how the walls of Jerusalem lay in ruins he first was still as he fasted and prayed seeking to learn what God would have him do. He did not rush out but was well reasoned and organized. After confirming God’s calling on his life, Nehemiah called out to God seeking God’s favor and blessing for his journey ahead, for which he quickly learned God was blessing his obedience. Upon arriving in Jerusalem, Nehemiah was analytical in surveying the damage to the city walls,  insightful in his delegation and leadership and both wise and prudent in seeking out others of like mind.

Then I [Nehemiah] said to them, “You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned with fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, and we will no longer be in disgrace.” I also told them about the gracious hand of my God upon me and what the king had said to me. They replied, “Let us start rebuilding.” So they began this good work. Nehemiah 2:17-18

“He (God) Knows My Name.” This is to be our theme for this year’s mission trip. By reminding all on the reservation that the mighty God of the universe knows who each and every one of them are, giving a shirt along with these words and a Navajo style cross, we will do much to make God real in the lives of many who are not blessed to attend a church of any type. 

We have also discussed and would like for the Church to consider having for all missions a month before the first mission trip leaves a 3 Day Famine for Church Wide Missions. We would like to invite the world at large to join all people going on missions to join us in this endeavor, as we prepare our minds, hearts and souls as we prepare to be the very hands and feet of Christ 

This is a family trip for us and that we pour our entire hearts and soul into this trip striving to do all that we might to make it what God would have it to be. As the demands of a larger and larger group have encouraged us to seek out the godly, wise and most treasured help of our dearest friends to assist us in leading on this trip. Their insight and assistance has done much to bolster our faith, generate energy and to strive to do all that we might not to limit what God might want to do in the lives of others.  

With the $3200 plus additional monies raised last year along with the higher fees this year, I believe we are still remaining revenue/expense neutral in church monies for our trip, which remains our short and long term goal. I believe this is essential as our local churches need to be able to support and encourage both the congregation and the mission field in our own backyard. I believe all mission participants should seek to raise their own support (via support letters) that this would be an advantage to others to Take Christianity Into the World as all seek to tell friends, family and others about what we are doing in His name.

We have found that in serving the Lost, the Last and the Least that God’s redeeming power is poured out again and again into the lives of those who have served. I am committed to doing whatever I need to do to ensure that not one person is discouraged or limited from being allowed to serve the Kingdom of God.  I believe that all missions and in the life of our churches has done much to encourage those to walk in faith in action and indeed. 

I believe that the Navajo people and more specifically the people of Pueblo Pintado are ready for a revival in God’s word that is to be sparked by us. I believe that in so doing that we will all be more of what God wants us to be, both there, and in our daily lives. For it was from small groups that Jesus poured his life into and from which we are all enjoying still the fruits of his efforts. I believe that all that we are called and should serve others.  Seek God with all your heart and seek after him with all your might and call on His blessings in all that you do.

John Dillard, CPA of His CPA, PC (A Duluth GA CPA Firm), 1940 Woods River Lane, Duluth, GA 30097  Phone 770-814-9304   http://www.HisCPA.com/    http://www.John-Dillard.com/ 

Dare to Attempt Something so Great for the Kingdom of God that it is doomed to failure, lest Christ be in it!

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Duluth/Johns Creek/Alpharetta CPA Advises Atlanta Business Owners on Preparing a Profit and Loss…The Atlanta Bookkeeping Series

March 9th, 2010

Duluth/Johns Creek/Alpharetta CPA Advises Atlanta Business Owners on Preparing a Profit and Loss…The Atlanta Bookkeeping Series

How to Prepare a Profit & Loss

A well presented Profit & Loss will be broken out in the sales section, cost of goods sold, and general and administrative expenses. Many businesses will break out their sales and cost of goods sold accounts into several categories that might be useful for review and analysis.

In evaluating your company’s financial, it is usually best to review your profit and loss being sure to show the current period under review as well as the year to date totals. This will have the added advantage of reviewing specifically the most current operations for any significant variances or trends as well as contemplation of where you stand vs. your annual and year to date goals. Your financials are best reviewed and presented when you also add a column which calculates items as a percentage of sales which allows the reviewer to have a good grasp/rule of thumb of which to measure operational results.

Frequently financial statements are unduly cluttered with accounts that have no financial, operational, or tax significance. A company’s statement should be concise giving the business owner as well as the CPA meaningful information without unnecessary data. A financial statement, like a heart monitor in a hospital, is the barometer that measures the lifeblood of a business, giving its holder critical and insightful information that is needed for all short and long term operational and strategic decisions.

Understanding and analyzing your company’s financial statement is one of the most critical aspects to having information to properly manage your business. Our exhaustive experience in this field will help guide and direct you to understanding this critical aspect of your business.

John Dillard, CPA of His CPA, PC (An Atlanta Christian CPA firm) 1940 Woods River Lane, Duluth, GA 30097  Phone 770-814-9304   http://www.hiscpa.com/    http://www.john-dillard.com/ To retain John Dillard CPA (An Atlanta Christian Speaker/Author) for your business group or church congregation, you can contact him today at 770.814.9304 

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We advise clients on: IRS representation, Offer in Compromise, Tax Problems, Incorporation in Georgia, Corporate and Personal Income Tax Returns, Part-time CFO, Virtual Controller, Business Planning, Offer in Compromise, Back Taxes, Business Acquisitions/Sales, Forensic Accounting, Business Valuations and Bookkeeping.

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Atlanta CPA Advises on New Criteria to Evaluate Top 25 Atlanta CPA Firms

March 8th, 2010

Atlanta CPA Advises on New Criteria to Evaluate Top 25 Atlanta CPA Firms 

When evaluating Atlanta CPA Firms from which to use for your Atlanta Business, there is much to consider and evaluate. I believe this list will do much to serve as a checklist for Atlanta Business Owners when hiring a CPA Firm: 

1.  Experience: Be a CPA for Thirty Years, Serve on a Mission Trip & Be a Christian.
2.  Business Activities: Be a Member of the Gwinnett Chamber Board of Directors.
3.  Practical Work Experience: Serve as a Chief Financial Officer/Controller/Chief Operating Officer.
4.  Published: Have Written and Published Several Books.
5.  Skilled: Discuss Nuances of Setting up a Qualified Retirement Plan for Your Business.
6. Depth of Services: Help Your Procure and Negotiate Financing for Your Business.
7. Altruistic: Assist with Taking a Court Case to the Georgia Supreme Court to Protect the Rights of Georgia Workers.
8. Insightful: Discuss Business Tax Deductions Advising on Coding and Recording to Your Internal Books and Records and IRS Tax Substantiation Documentation Required.
9. Talented: Meet With You to Discus Buying or Selling a Business.
10. Diversified: Assist/Provide a Valuation for Your Closely Held Family Business.
11. Early Achiever: Pass the CPA Exam while still in college.
12. Academic Success: Go to College with a 3.8 GPA
13. Award Winning: Win the Accounting Advocate of the Year Award for the State of Georgia
14. Strategic Issues: Discuss Incorporating in Georgia and Entity Selection Issues.
15. Tax Advocate: Assist You With Back Taxes, IRS Representation or an Offer in Compromise.
16. Protective: Get a Law Passed in Georgia Making it a Better Place for Georgia Children to Live.
17. Wise: Rely on Decades of Work Experience to Ensure That You Pay Only Your Lowest Legal Possible Tax.
18. Insightful: Discuss Your Long Term Retirement Plan.
19. Decades of Experience: Serve as a Virtual CFO/Controller for You and Your Business.
20. Personable: Ask You How You Feel. 

John Dillard, CPA of His CPA, PC (An Atlanta/Duluth GA Christian CPA firm) 1940 Woods River Lane, Duluth, GA 30097  Phone 770-814-9304   http://www.hiscpa.com/    http://www.john-dillard.com/ 

Dare to Attempt Something so Great for the Kingdom of God that it is doomed to failure, lest Christ be in it! 

To retain John Dillard CPA (An Atlanta Christian Speaker/Author) for your business group or church congregation, you can contact him today at 770.814.9304

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