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Duluth/Suwanee/Johns Creek/Lawrenceville CPA: Top 10 Reasons to Hire a Christian CPA Firm

Filing Your Personal Income Tax Returns

The initial due date for your 2012 personal income tax returns is April 15, 2013 However with a valid extension you have file your Personal Returns as late as October 15, 2013. Please be reminded that an extension to file is not an extension to pay and both the IRS and GA will assess penalties and interest for late payment as both the IRS & GA is a pay as you go system (i.e., generally payments are made as your earn/make money).

Be Sure You do your taxes correctly so you will avoid unnecessary IRS audits, liens, collections, amendments, penalties and interest. The below is a sample letter we might send to a taxpayer to ensure that a proper return is filed reflecting only their lowest legal possible tax:

Got the information for your personal returns and need to know:

Are you going to file jointly? It is almost always better financially  to file jointly as that is the lowest tax rate and Married filing separately is the highest.

If you do opt to file married filing separately, who will claim your children, claim your mortgage interest expense and who will claim the real estate taxes on your home.

Please note do not yet have any of the rental property information.

Top Ten Reasons to Hire a Christian CPA Firm

1. We care much more about you and your business than just your taxes. We believe our clients      are much more than just customers.
2. We focus on how short-term issues impact long-term decisions.
3. We answer questions you did not even know you had/knew were important.
4. We are proactive in our tax planning and consistently think “outside the box.”
5. We practice the ”Golden Rule” focusing on serving your needs.
6. You want fast efficient turnaround in your work/returns.
7. You want accurate information.
8. You want your calls and correspondence responded to quickly.
9. You believe traditional business and moral principles are important.
10. You want to pay your lowest legal possible tax.

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

www.HisCPA.com A Christian CPA Firm in Duluth GA Proudly Serving Suwanee, Lawrenceville, Snellville, Lilburn, Duluth, Norcross, Peachtree Corners, Atlanta, Gwinnett, Johns Creek, Roswell, Forsyth, Flowery Branch, Buford, Dunwoody, Grayson, Alpharetta, Roswell, Sandy Springs & Tucker as a Faith Based CPA

Things at our church and things at our Grow Group

I may be very unpopular for saying this but….

I am only concerned about one thing!

Following God.

I know my faith requires me to be obedient to authority. All types. Whether I want to be or not.

Being a man and a servant leader in a lost world and submitting to authority is difficult. Very Difficult.

But as for me and my house we will serve the Lord. ALWAYS. Not occasionally. Not on Sunday. ALL DAY. EVERY DAY.

If life could be measure in size I think it might look like.

1.GOD

2. Family

3. Church/Work/School/Friends

Sometimes when we get confused we take our eyes off the prize. The only true prize that matters. Jesus Christ.

Who told us to do one thing when He left the world. Make Disciples.

I think there are many things as Believers that we frequently forget…we are not to follow man. Not ANY man.

We are to follow only Christ.

For when we take our eyes off the prize of Christ, we lose direction and amidst the waves of the storm we begin to sink. Quickly.

The true question is not where you go to church.

The most important question is what are you going to do with the one true church (who is Jesus Christ alone) that He gave you.

As for me and my house we will serve the Lord.

As you know I am married…to a cutey I might add who is a mother.

We have a son who is immersed in a Faith Walk that is leading him to a new church.

The words that I share with our son is to listen to God’s voice alone. Not to mans. And to wise and discerning about what is true.

The verses that for the last two days have been laid on my heart are.

Psalm 27

The Lord is my light and my salvation —whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked advance against me to devour me, it is my enemies and my foes who will stumble and fall. Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then I will be confident. One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple. For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock. Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his sacred tent I will sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the Lord.Hear my voice when I call, Lord; be merciful to me and answer me. My heart says of you, “Seek his face! Your face, Lord, I will seek.”

Read theses verses again and again…let their words seep deep into your soul.

We need to ask ourselves. Are we truly worshiping God. For nowhere in the Bible does any scripture which church “you should go to” for that legalism of the Old Testament was broken by Jesus Christ alone and we are not to judge ourselves as to how the world judges us but how Christ alone does.

But as for me and my house we will serve the lord and I will seek only His face!

Our Grow Group just like our Mission Trip has always been open to all Believers throughout the World who seek to Join us in Taking the Love of Jesus to a Lost World for we are to worship only one thing.

Our Lord Jesus Christ. The Alpha and the Omega. The Great I Am.

So…the real question for the day is not where you go to church.

The real question is are you seeking Him.

Do you seek Him in ALL things.

Is He the ruler or your life.

Or are you swayed to a fro like a reed in the wind.

Or are you rock strong on the only thing that matters.

Are you really fulfilling what we learned in the book Radical.

Are you giving your time to others that are outside your city.

Are you teaching others to be disciples of Christ.

Are you seeking to give sacrificially.

Are you seeking to grow in God’s word and in reading the whole of the Bible.

Are you praying for the world or even a specific part of it.

We invested several months this past year in doing something great and reaching a new plateau in our Faith Walk and I believe it is time to take our Walk in Christ.

Deeper. MUCH Deeper.

For I am still tired of being a Mamby Pamby Christian for I seek to do only one thing.

Serve HIM!!!

Our Grow Group will resume the first full week after labor day on Monday night at 6:30.

I look forward to seeing you all then!

Invite everyone you see ;0))

In Christ Name Alone,

john

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

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

What Associates of John Dillard CPA Have to Say…

“John is an outstanding Christian CPA who manages both corporate and individual tax planning. He is a man of integrity and has the knowledge to navigate through any financial scenarios.”

-Sandy Hill 0f Trellis Financial Services, Inc. Mortgage Loans

Is it time to upgrade your CPA/Tax Services today

Duluth, Snellville, Johns Creek CPA: IRS Installment Agreement Request

IRS Representation is not for the meek or the ill-prepared. If you owe the IRS more than $10,000 be sure to consult with a CPA who is well versed in IRS Tax Representation issues. The below is a sample letter we might send to the IRS on behalf of a client who had back taxes who is now seeking to file all of those returns and to address the open monies with the IRS:

Internal Revenue Service Atlanta GA

Re: Installment Agreement Request and Form 9465

Enclosure: Power of Attorney

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing you in a good faith attempt to come to terms over the above taxpayers open taxes owed to the IRS. Since I have assumed the role as their financial advisor, I have consulted with them, and in good faith have pulling together the information to file all of their returns and to address the open balances owed.

I have enclosed a revised Power of Attorney and Form 9465/Installment Agreement Request to pay all over time all of the open due and payable personal income taxes of the above taxpayer.

Please accept the enclosed Form 9465/Installment Agreement Request as submitted. I have asked the taxpayer by copy of this and verbally to begin paying on this agreement even while it is being processed.

Please do not seize any of their property during this time as it will impair their ability to address their open and due taxes in full. I appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to working with you to process their file.

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

Is it time to upgrade your CPA services. Call us today to see what a Faith Based CPA Firm serving Metro Atlanta & Beyond can do for your business and tax issues.

How Does Your CPA Talk to You?

How does Your CPA talk to, address you, question you, communicate with, interact with, and understand you? Are you more than just a client or a number in their eyes? Are you respected and given full attention and care? Does your CPA care for more than just your taxes? Does your CPA care about your heart, your soul, your life, your interests, your well-being, and your family? Can you call your CPA more than just a Certified Public Accountant, can you call them a friend?

Take time to discover the impressive difference that trusting a Christian CPA can make. His CPA offers a completely free initial consultation to help you address your CPA needs. We have included an example letter we send to clients. Each one of these letters is composed with the utter most respect and thanks to the client.

“It was truly an honor to talk with you concerning your CPA needs. I would be honored to serve and help you as your CPA for many years to come. I hope we can build a strong and lasting relationship through this time. And if you know anyone else seeking wisdom, discernment, guidance, or aid about their taxes, do not hesitate to call us. I pray that you and your family have a blessed Christmas and that Jesus watches over you in the New Year.

In Christ,
John Dillard CPA

Ask yourself how your CPA talks to you and consider consulting with a Christian CPA today!

What if 2012 was the Year that God Moved Your Family Greatly?
Maybe God is Waiting for you to Lead Those You Love Most to Christ…

Make this the year you chose Christ….
Whether your spouse goes with you….
Or not…

For Faith is about what You Believe…
God has a destiny for your life.

He died for you so that….
You Might Live…
With Him Forever….

Where Are You Today….
Are You Seeking Him…
Really???
Do You Believe In Him….
Really???

I want to see you ALL on the other side…
In Heaven….
In John 14:6 Jesus said….
I am the truth and the light and no one comes to the Father except through me.

I invite you to accept Him…
Today…
For None of Us are Promised Tomorrow…
If you are already a Believer I invite you to….

Find His Full & Complete Will For You…
And Your Life…
I pray that 2012 is the Year that God Moves in Your Family Greatly
God Promises That Every Knee Will Bow….

Will You Bow to Him….
Or Satan….

God is Calling…..
Gingerly Knocking….
On the Door to Your Heart….

I am here for each of you that have questions….
For each of you that need a word….
Of Kindness, Mercy and Love….

I desire great things for you and your life….
Seek Him and He will rise you up and the anointed time.

In the Matchless Name of Jesus Christ,
John

www.HisCPA.com   A Christian CPA Firm Taking Christianity Into the World

Proudly Serving Alpharetta/Suwanee/Lawrenceville/Norcross/Atlanta/Gwinnettt/North Fulton/Johns Creek/Roswell/Forsyth/Flowery Branch/Buford as an Award Winning CPA

Dunwoody/’Duluth/Johns Creek Christian CPA…This Week at His CPA PC

This week at His CPA PC We…

Helped Plan a Community Wide Event to Feed the Gwinnett Community on Thanksgiving at Sugarloaf United Methodist Church

Assisted with the Initial Phases of Developing a Discipleship Study for Our Grow Group

Went to meet with a Reporter about our Thanksgiving Free Meal and forwarded Press Release Information to the Gwinnett Daily News

Stood in Front of our Church to Talk About Serving God and How God Best Uses us when we are in action and moving by serving Him

Talked to a lady out of state to whom God has called to be a CPA

Reviewed Old Back Tax Returns Noting Several Tax Issues for Amendment

Continued to Monitor the Processing and Finalization of a Candidate’s Offer in Compromise

Discussed IRS Tax Assessments for a client with six years worth of old back tax returns to file.

Forwarded to the IRS an amended personal income tax return/IRS Form 1040 reducing an IRS tax assessment reducing their liability saving a taxpayer $14,500.

Helped a client on the setting up on an S Corporation/Incorporating in Georgia and the tax rules for doing so.

Helped a client in critiquing their internal books and records for any required changes while serving as a Part-Time Virtual CFO.

Lead a Bible Study Group in our home.

At His CPA PC we don’t quit with the basics, for we also:

Search for every legal tax deduction. http://www.hiscpa.com/maximizing-deductions.html

Help with Business Expense Documentation http://www.hiscpa.com/business-expenses.html

Incorporation/Entity Advice on Incorporating in Georgia and Related Tax Effects http://www.hiscpa.com/article6.html

Is it time to upgrade the Tax/CPA Services to Your Business Today?

www.HisCPA.com A Christian CPA Firm in Duluth GA Proudly Serving Alpharetta/Suwanee/Lawrenceville/Norcross/Atlanta/Gwinnettt/North Fulton/Johns Creek/Roswell/Forsyth/Flowery Branch/Buford as an Award Winning CPA

Atlanta Part-Time Virtual CFO http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDEgIDuDv_g&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

Do You Truly Believe???

In the Reading for James 5 I saw..

James 5:17-18  Elijah was as human as we are, and yet when he prayed earnestly that no rain would fall, none fell for three and a half years! 18 Then, when he prayed again, the sky sent down rain and the earth began to yield its crops.

God cannot be any more clear…We Have Great Power…

Think About It…

Elijah was as human as we are..

Yet when he prayed earnestly that no rain would fall…

None fell for three and a half years!

Then, when he prayed again…

The sky sent down rain..

And the earth began to yield its crops.

Do You Truly Believe???

Pray Today What God Would Reveal To Your Spirit…

To Leave You Forever Changed.

www.HisCPA.com A Christian CPA Firm…Taking Christianity Into the World

Snellville/Roswell/Alpharetta CPA…Encourages Believers: “He must increase and I must decrease”

As Christians, we so easily throw around the verse, “He must increase and I must decrease” but do we truly mean it? How often do we pay lip-service to God and not follow it with our actions? John the Baptist knew who Jesus was and he also knew where his identity belonged. What are you holding onto right now that should be given up to God? Is it approval from your colleagues or the desire to be married or wanting a better job? Remember, things of this world are temporary and we will not be able to take them to Heaven, nor will we care about them in Heaven. Live for the things that matter- things that will last in eternity. May you truly decrease this week as He increases. May your life be all about Him!

Last week, we were out on the streets ministering every single day! At the beginning of the week, we had some spaced available at the Garden but now we are back to full! This week, we will make the preparations for next week when we will be hosting teams for a week long mission trip. We will have teams from Greater Atlanta Christian School, Good Hope, GA, Iowa, Mississippi, and others. Please pray that this will not just be a memory in the scrap book for these students but that their lives will be forever changed as they live out Isaiah 58:6-8.

You are welcome to join us on Thanksgiving for service and fellowship. We are meeting at the Kmart on Cleveland Ave at 10 am and will go out into the streets to hand out food and love the least, last, and lost! We will end here at the Garden for a feast around 2pm. Come for one or both events and bring whatever the Lord puts on your heart to bring or just show up! Last year, we had about 500 people show up and somehow God provided enough food for everyone! We don’t doubt that He will do it again and show up in even greater ways! Bring the family- bring the church- bring the whole community! God is going to get glorified and we have MUCH to be thankful for!!!!

Lord willing, we will have another email next week! Be blessed and highly favored!

GO JESUS GO JESUS GO!  LOVE,  PASTOR 7

Atlanta Part-Time Virtual CFO http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDEgIDuDv_g&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

www.HisCPA.com A Christian CPA Firm in Duluth GA Proudly Serving Alpharetta/Suwanee/Lawrenceville/Norcross/Atlanta/Gwinnettt/North Fulton/Johns Creek/Roswell/Forsyth/Flowery Branch/Buford as an Award Winning CPA

Atlanta/Dunwoody/Alpharetta CPA…What Can a Christian CPA Do to Serve God?

I look forward to your call…but there just a few things you can do as a Christian CPA….

Change State Law

Write Books

Lead Mission Trips

Be a Light of the Gospel in the Workplace

Serve the Homeless

Write for the www.ChristiaPost.com

Be a Witness at Work

Serve the Others

Walk Through the Valley of Shadow of Death Supporting Others n Tough Times

Lead a Small Bible Study Group

Invite the Community to Serve a Meal at Thanksgiving

Be on Christian TV

Get Interviewed on Christian Radio

Be the Biblical Head of my Family, My Extended Family, and All Those I Meet & Know.

Love Christ

Have Joy

Pray

Lead Others in Reading the Bible in a Year…

John Dillard, CPA of His CPA, PC, 1940 Woods River Lane, Duluth, GA 30097 Phone 770-814-9304

www.HisCPA.com A Christian CPA Firm

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

 Taking Christianity Into the World