Accounting News and Notes

Atlanta/Duluth GA  CPA Presents 7’s heart: Seeking to Serve Christ in All Ways…Taking Christianity Into the World 

Serving/Feeding the Homeless of Atlanta: Serving the Least, the Lost and the Last 

Word for the week: Strength In Weakness. Matt 20:20-28       

No one wants to be weak, so we find ways to appear strong. Some of us use the force of our emotions to manipulate people. Others use the force to control people, and some use intellect to intimidate. Although these create an illusion of strength, they are signs of weakness.  When we are truly strong, we have the courage to admit our limitations and to acknowledge our dependence on God. As a result, true strength looks a lot like weakness. When the apostle Paul prayed that an affliction would be taken from him, God answered, ” My grace is sufficient for you, for my strength us made perfect in weakness.” (Cor.12:9) Paul responded with these troubling words: “when I am weak, then I am strong.” Toward the end of Jesus’ earthly ministry, some of His disciples were striving for positions of prominence. Jesus used their argument as an opportunity to teach them that we willingly assume positions of weakness ( Matt 20:26). 

This is a hard truth. I prefer the illusion of strength to  the reality of weakness. But God wants us to realize that true strength comes when we stop trying to control people and start serving them instead. Whoever decides to become great among you, let him be your servant. Matthew 20:26 

I would like to thank all the volunteers that came out to the bridges Saturday. I was touched to see so many willing hearts going and serving the last, lost, and the least. I also want to say thank you to all the volunteers that help keep Gods ministry running.  There are so many blessings being poured out and so many prayers being answered inside the ministry. Glory be to God!!! 

Oswald stated that we should not look for God to come in any particular way, but do look for him. The way to make room for him is to expect him to come, but not in a certain way.  Let God surprise you!! Live in a constant state of expectancy. Every day that God  gives you,. allow him to guide you and trust in his word because he will fulfill his promises. We are expecting God each and every day to show up and show out inside of His ministry.  Don’t put boundaries on God, especially on what is already his. Thank you for your hearts, thank you for your support, and thank you for the continual love that you pour out for this ministry. May God Bless you. 

Love, Pastor 7

Pastor 7 with 7 Bridges to Recovery is doing great things to Feed the Homeless of Atlanta while spreading the word of God. I suggest you go down and see what he is doing on the weekends to take the message to the streets of Atlanta. I believe he would be a great speaker to the whole congregation and Discipleship Groups as people are looking for opportunities to get real with their faith by being the very Hands and Feet of Jesus Christ.    You can read about his Ministry at http://www.7bridgestorecovery.org/home_page.html   We are actively involved in going and supporting Pastor 7 and the great work he is doing to Serve the Lost, the Last & the Least.     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/   

 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

Gwinnett/Duluth GA CPA Firm Advises on Steps to Ensure an Successful Offer in Compromise/IRS Representation Experience

For taxpayers 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.

It is imperative for the CPA to work closely a taxpayer to help resolve tax issues, penalties, back returns, liens, levies and garnishments. Our keep it simple style in dealing with technically difficult and sensitive issues are embodied in our ability to keep you well informed of the progress on your account as it works its way through the tax system. Call us today to be sure that all of your rights are protected and that you pay only your lowest legal possible tax. Below is a sample letter we might send to ensure that all are aware of the steps involved as well as collections issues that will be forthcoming form the IRS, in the event all of the individual steps are considered and done so on a timely basis:

I wanted to be sure you are aware of the issues at hand and correspondence to date:  

-We initially met on  2-2-10 and discussed the urgency of filing all of your returns ASAP, getting your 2009 & 2010 tax payments current and submitting an Offer in Compromise, if you qualify, while going over IRS Form 433A, Form 433B and Form 656,

-On 2-15-10 I sent guidelines of the general rules and urgency of submitting an Offer in Compromise.

-On 2-22-10 I filed my Power of Attorney asking for time to file all of your returns and to file an Offer in Compromise.

-From 2-12-10 to 3-3-10 I see three separate pieces of correspondence as to you reminding of details and urgency to file Offer in Compromise, if you qualify ASAP. 

-Met with you on 3-4-10 to discuss urgency of addressing unpaid taxes.  

-This will confirm our discussions that you are aware of the need to pay your taxes as you go or the IRS will not even consider an Offer in Compromise.

-This will confirm our conversations that I suggest that ASAP after we complete the 2010 tax planning above that you retain a payroll service to pay/keep your taxes current.  

I will send you under separate cover information about keeping your filings and tax payments current.  

If you fail to meet the deadlines above I believe the IRS ASAP will:

-File Liens

-File Levies

-Seize Accounts/Assets

-Garnishment Income/W-2 wages.  

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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

Atlanta/Duluth GA CPA Presents Men Step  Up…Taking Christianity Into the World

I wanted to let you know about something that has been going on for men in Gwinnett County for about 4 years. 

One of the things I have been looking for is a place to grow that is relevant to me as a man in the marketplace. I think I’ve finally found it in a forum called Men Step Up.  This is a weekly forum where men have an opportunity to look at real issues, step up to the truth, and personally interact with the Word of God and one another. 

A lot gets done in an hour (6:30am – 7:30am on Friday).  They serve coffee & doughnuts, followed by a brief opening that sets up a lie commonly held by most men, and the truth about that lie.  Then, there is 20 minutes of discussion with no more that 4 people at a table.  One of those 4 is a table leader who directs the conversation for the other 3 to be heard.  The most important thing that happens is each man takes the specific verse of the week and meditates on it and then discusses what jumps out to him.  Then the discussion is opened up to the room and a large group wrap-up takes place.  It is amazing what comes out of this simple approach. 

Men Step Up has been around for about 10 years with its origins in Alpharetta.  It now has a subscription based on line offering that is available to any man all over the world.  Check out www.menstepup.com 

Locally, Men Step Up – Gwinnett meets every Friday at California Dreaming at 6:30am (I-85 & Old Peachtree Rd. Exit 109). 

If you have any questions, call Casey Sanders at 404-918-5343 or email caseymatts@aol.com 

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!

Duluth GA/Johns Creek/Suwanee CPA Advises Atlanta Business Owners/Entrepreneurs on Bookkeeping & Financial Statement Issues

Financial statements are often misused and abused. They are often ornately presented with accountant’s opinions ranging from audits to compilations. Often we even find a statement of cash flows and financial footnotes. I believe that financial statements without narratives, analysis of trends, and a review of expenditures are nothing more than formal proof that the bank account has been reconciled and that everything balances. Data without thorough critique is useless.

What do these statements tell us? Numbers and data when prettily presented often are an accountant’s representation of the financial status of an entity. Below is a sample narrative we might send a business owner to help them ensure that their bookkeeping and accounting is both correct and current:

Got your data for your returns and had the below critiques to your internal data: 

-Please move the monies in Equipment and Other Depreciable Assets to the Fixed Assets Account. 

Please as of 12-31-09 post the below Journal Entries: 

-Please debit Depreciation Expense on the Profit and Loss and Credit Accumulated Depreciation for $5000 to record this year’s Depreciation 

-It appears that $10,000 of the monies in the Shareholder Distributions account is for the 2008 tax year. If this is so, please Debit Retained Earnings and Credit Shareholder Distributions for $10,000. After you have done this the monies remaining in Shareholder Distributions should be for this year only and the Retained Earnings account should be $2000. 

Please be reminded that tax law requires you to take reasonable compensation, in the form of salary, for your services to the corporation. Please forward to me copies of all W-2’s and the W-3 the company issued for 2009. 

When you get the above ready please get to me the Standard Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss and I will finish the return ASAP.

Utilizing a payroll service will do much to make this administratively burdensome process more seamless than if you strive to go it on your own. To learn more visit http://www.hiscpa.com/payroll.html

Knowing what is a legal tax deduction and the documentation thereof is essential to sound business management. To see  how you can be ready http://www.hiscpa.com/business-expenses.html

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, visit  http://www.hiscpa.com/independent-contratctor.html

A Christian CPA Firm: Never Underestimate the Long Term Benefits 

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.

Serving Atlanta, Duluth, Gwinnett, Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Coweta,  Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Newton, Paulding, Pickens, Rockdale, Walton, Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Henry, Newton, Bartow, Walton, Rockdale, Barrow, Spalding, Coweta, Dawson, Douglas, Fayette, Newton, Paulding, Spalding, Walton, Henry, Paulding, Douglas, Coweta, Canton, Covington, Douglasville, Druid Hills, East Point, Forest Park, Griffin, Lithonia, Mableton, McDonough, Milton, Mountain Park, Newnan, Powder Springs, Stockbridge, Union City, Villa Rica, Winder, Woodstock,  Smyrna, Sandy Springs, Marietta, East Point, Gainesville, Snellville, Buckhead, Buford, Peachtree City, Dunwoody, Kennesaw, Decatur, Conyers, Stone Mountain, North Fulton County, DeKalb County, Hall County, Clayton County, Cobb County, Forsyth County, Hart County, Jefferson County, Duluth, Atlanta, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Lawrenceville, Milton, Norcross, Snellville, Roswell, Buford, Cumming, Grayson, Lake Hartwell, Suwanee, Sugar Hill, Loganville, Lilburn, Dunwoody, Gainesville, Decatur, Atlanta GA, Gwinnett County, North Fulton County, Cherokee County, DeKalb County, Hall County, Clayton County, Cobb County, Forsyth County, Hart County, Jefferson County, Duluth, Atlanta, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Lawrenceville, Marietta, Milton, Norcross, Snellville, Roswell, Buford, Smyrna, Marietta, Cumming, Grayson, Hartwell, Suwanee, Sugar Hill, Loganville, Lilburn, East Point, Gainesville, Snellville, Buckhead, Buford, Peachtree City, Dunwoody, Kennesaw, Decatur, Conyers, Stone Mountain, Decatur. Sandy Springs, Peachtree City, Douglasville, Newnan, Griffin, Woodstock, Carrollton, Forest Park, Canton, College Park, Cartersville, McDonough, Riverdale, Fayetteville, Covington, Stockbridge, Conyers, Clarkston, Barrow, Bartow, Butts, Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Coweta, Dawson, and Douglas.

Duluth GA CPA Utilizes Business Acumen to Assist Metro Atlanta Clients: What Clients of John Dillard CPA Have to Say

Usually the best source of information about who we truly are, is most likely an independent source other than ourselves. To this end, we have on our web site at www.HisCPA.com excerpts from client letters detailing their thoughts. Below is one such letter.

We hope all is well. As usual, thanks for your prompt and professional care in preparing our personal and corporate returns. By now, you should have received all of the fees for my new Georgia business, for services including tax preparation, internal record set-up and 2010 tax planning. Again, thank you for helping me getting these financial aspects of my new business being established.

Jesus Christ exhorts to do our very best in all things; not just some things or the ones we enjoy the most, but in all. At His CPA PC (a CPA Firm Based in Duluth, GA) we take God’s words to task as we seek to live our faith by action and deed as we work with other like minded Believers as we Take Christianity Into the World.

A Christian CPA Firm: Never Underestimate the Long Term Benefits 

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.

Duluth Georgia 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. 

A Christian CPA: Never Underestimate the Long Term Benefits

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/ 

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

Atlanta/Duluth GA  CPA Addressing Atlanta Tax Representation Issues for Decades… The IRS/Tax Representation Series

This is an article of the IRS & Tax Representation Series. Tax Representation is not one where you can just “settle for pennies on the dollar.” There is not a magic panacea or magic pill that one can take to just make their tax problem go away. Below is a recent letter received from a client that followed our advice perfectly and found satisfaction with the final outcome:

I did receive the release of Levy in the mail this afternoon and I am faxing a copy to HR.  She stated she would hold off sending the IRS payment from my check for a couple of days and I anticipate that they will receive it in the mail by tomorrow.  So it looks like all is clear for now.  I am ok with the penalty…all in all it has all worked out so much better than I expected.  Thank you for taking on my case and for what I consider a very successful outcome.  What an enormous relief to have all this behind me and not looming over my head year after year.  I am so thankful to God for finding your website and not getting tangled up with all the other “solutions to my tax problems” that were coming my way.  It made a really complicated matter simple and it was so wonderful to do business with someone with integrity in a Christ centered business.  Thank you again!

There are many options to deal with open taxes and to address with the IRS any open monies due. These articles will do much to enlighten and enable you to satisfactorily address any open tax issue monies. Working with a seasoned and qualified CPA who is well versed in tax matters should always be your best and first choice.

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

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.

Serving Atlanta, Duluth, Gwinnett, Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Coweta,  Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Newton, Paulding, Pickens, Rockdale, Walton, Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Henry, Newton, Bartow, Walton, Rockdale, Barrow, Spalding, Coweta, Dawson, Douglas, Fayette, Newton, Paulding, Spalding, Walton, Henry, Paulding, Douglas, Coweta, Canton, Covington, Douglasville, Druid Hills, East Point, Forest Park, Griffin, Lithonia, Mableton, McDonough, Milton, Mountain Park, Newnan, Powder Springs, Stockbridge, Union City, Villa Rica, Winder, Woodstock,  Smyrna, Sandy Springs, Marietta, East Point, Gainesville, Snellville, Buckhead, Buford, Peachtree City, Dunwoody, Kennesaw, Decatur, Conyers, Stone Mountain, North Fulton County, DeKalb County, Hall County, Clayton County, Cobb County, Forsyth County, Hart County, Jefferson County, Duluth, Atlanta, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Lawrenceville, Milton, Norcross, Snellville, Roswell, Buford, Cumming, Grayson, Lake Hartwell, Suwanee, Sugar Hill, Loganville, Lilburn, Dunwoody, Gainesville, Decatur, Atlanta GA, Gwinnett County, North Fulton County, Cherokee County, DeKalb County, Hall County, Clayton County, Cobb County, Forsyth County, Hart County, Jefferson County, Duluth, Atlanta, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Lawrenceville, Marietta, Milton, Norcross, Snellville, Roswell, Buford, Smyrna, Marietta, Cumming, Grayson, Hartwell, Suwanee, Sugar Hill, Loganville, Lilburn, East Point, Gainesville, Snellville, Buckhead, Buford, Peachtree City, Dunwoody, Kennesaw, Decatur, Conyers, Stone Mountain, Decatur. Sandy Springs, Peachtree City, Douglasville, Newnan, Griffin, Woodstock, Carrollton, Forest Park, Canton, College Park, Cartersville, McDonough, Riverdale, Fayetteville, Covington, Stockbridge, Conyers, Clarkston, Barrow, Bartow, Butts, Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Coweta, Dawson, and Douglas.

Gwinnett CPA Serving the Lost, The Last and The Least This Thanksgiving: Feeding the Homeless of Atlanta …Taking Christianity Into the World

Jesus came to Serve the World and not to rule over us. He made himself like a servant desiring to be the very least among us choosing to be obedient, even to death on a cross. Though Jesus could have, at any time, called down a legion of angels to take over the world so that He might rule it, instead he desired to be more like a bondservant rather than a King. It is in his perfect example of humility, which is Power Under Control, Jesus Chose to reach out to us at our level. It is when we meet people at their station of life, not ours, that God can use our weakness to His Glory.

When I have personally watched Believers Served the Lost, the Last and the Least I have watched and discovered it is at that time, that the Redeeming Power of God is released into the world and into the servers as we seek to be the Very Hands and Feet of Jesus Christ.

My Lord and Savior calls me deeper into His embrace and it is at this point I find myself asking you, “what will you do this Holiday Season to serve God?” Though family events, buying gifts for loved ones and spending time with those to whom I hold most dear, there can be no bigger gift to my wife, my children and to my God than serving Him this Thanksgiving and Christmas. On Tuesday, November 17th we are going to gather at Sugarloaf United Methodist Church (1795 Old Peachtree Road, Duluth 30097) in the Town Hall at 6:30PM. You do not have to be present to serve God with us. We will need many behind the scenes preparing lunches and preparing yummy casseroles to take with us.  

We  will have a signup sheet for everyone and are asking everyone to provide at least one dish to take with us down to The Gardens.  If you have friends who might be willing to cook an extra dish of whatever they are serving their families for Thanksgiving, please ask them to contribute – it would be such a huge help.

Providing for the Homeless takes much more than a good meal on Thanksgiving. We are looking for church groups and individuals to partner with us throughout the year to Get God to The Lost and The Last and The Least. Below please find a few of their ongoing physical needs.  
1) Sanitation and cleaning supplies. 2)Commercial brooms and mops. 3)2 new commercial vacuum cleaners. 4)Another amp for our sound system. 5)Blankets and sleeping bags 6)3 new washer machines and dryers 7) 1 new refrigerator/freezer white for the apartment All the number 10 cans of vegetables that we can get. 9) All the lunch meat that we can get. 10) Gas cards for the buses and vehicles. 11) A new bus 12) Two 5 gallon beverage containers 13) Toothbrushes and toothpaste 14)Paper plates and plastic forks 15)Last but not least monetary gifts are always a necessity at 7 bridges.  16) Washers and dryers 17) Refrigerators and freezers.

Please note that also the ministry has an ongoing need for those to worship with their hands and feet by offering to assist with construction projects on site and Serving the Homeless on Thanksgiving and at Christmas.

Thank you for caring and please pray for Pastor 7, his men and the ministry. To learn about his ministry visit http://www.7bridgestorecovery.org/home_page.html  Below is a sample of his weekly e-mail to the world along with their needs. Pray to see what God might have you do to serve Him in your community. God Bless You Each and Every One.

 John Dillard is an Christian Speaker/Author and Certified Public Accountant in Duluth, GA. 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!   

Duluth Georgia CPA Addresses Setting up an Installment Plan with the IRS and Recording of 2009 Internal Data and Bookkeeping Issues  

Attached is a recent note we received from a potential client  However, extreme caution should be exercised by taxpayers to ensure that they retain the services of a CPA who is experienced with tax representation issues and matters.  

Thanks John.  I enjoyed hearing what you had to say.  I am definitely looking forward to getting some order in my business and life.  I know I am in for a tough road in the beginning because of my disobedience but I believe I can get through it by God’s grace and your help.    

I will work on getting together those things you asked me such as my latest return, my first few months of 2009 bank statements and checkbooks, and my QuickBooks downloaded to my laptop.  I will plan on giving you a call the week of November 30.   

Also, I wanted to ask you another question.  I told you I had filed my 2008 tax return but I hadn’t paid anything yet.  I filed it before the October 15th deadline this year after an extension but didn’t pay anything unfortunately.  I was going to set up a payment plan like I did the last time I owed.  They sent me a letter saying it was due Dec. 1st.  I didn’t set up a payment plan when I filed because I knew I wanted to talk to you first.  Can you guide me in this when I see you or do I need to call them and set something up before I meet with you?  Thanks,

Below is our response:

I will be happy to help. 

I suggest you call the IRS and tell them you are going to retain me and the date and request they extend your time to respond to 12-31-09 and that we work to ASAP address this return as well as your 2009 tax issues. Time is the enemy in dealing with IRS Representation issues so if you can get with me ASAP we can plan the best course of action tailored to your particular circumstance.

To learn more about IRS Representation issues see:

How Audits are Selected
Learning about how audits are selected is the first step to discovering how to overcome the emotional and financial distress that normally occurs as part of the audit process. Lifting this veil will help keep you on an even keel in learning how to deal with the IRS audit. Visit http://www.hiscpa.com/irs-selection.html

When the IRS Notice Arrives
Rather than beginning the process in fear, discover how you can better prepare yourself so that you are not surprised at the audit process and its ultimate results. By seeing through to the other side you can best ready yourself to close your audit with no adjustments and no additional monies due. See http://www.hiscpa.com/irs-audit.html

Solving Atlanta IRS Tax Issues
Don’t fight the IRS but work with them to resolve your tax problems. Discover a myriad of legal ways the IRS is eager and willing to work with you to resolve any unpaid debts, penalties, and interest. To learn more http://www.hiscpa.com/working-with-the-irs.html

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

 John Dillard is an Christian Speaker/Author and Certified Public Accountant in Duluth, GA. 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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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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Recently I had the opportunity to meet with one of our best clients to assist with pulling their information together in order to prepare their income taxes. As a CPA we serve both their business/corporate income tax returns as well as their personal and are very involved in ensuring that every single client, every single time, receives every legal deduction available. Below is a letter we recently received after such a meeting: 

I want you to know how much I appreciate you.  You were a champion with me today.  Your going over the items with me taught me so much.  I really appreciate how much you helped me today and let me come at a later time and explained what I could not understand.  Your are an excellent role model. 

God bless your efforts.   

I tried to use the list you wanted initially but I could not see how I could put everything into those categories.  I will begin in a week to start my posting on ledger sheets monthly and have those as the titles for each.  Then we can see if that will work. My mother did that for years as a bookkeeper.  Everything worked out fine.   

God bless us as we work for HIS kingdom.  Prayers for you. 

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

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 Certified Public Accountant in Duluth, GA. 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.