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Are employees in your company padding their expense accounts? It could be because they're given too much control over the process. Here are some tips for tightening your policy.
| Wealth Advice/Estate Planning |
Homeowners who make energy efficient home improvements in 2009 or 2010 can take advantage of a 30 percent tax credit provided by the economic stimulus package passed earlier this year. Learn the three requirements to qualify for the credit.
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If sales in your business are slow, you may be tempted to ease your credit policy - just as mortgage lenders did in recent years. But, before you decide whether to extend credit, you'll want to find out what may be behind a lack of credit history.
Looking for a new physician for your practice? The rules are changing fast for what potential hires want in a position. Here are some tips.
When employees receive recognition and praise, it translates into higher production for the company, according to a 10-year study of more than 200,000 employees described in the book "The Carrot Principle." Here's what the study found.
Managing Your Company - Departmentalize your company budget and hold your managers accountable for the variances. Be sure to reward positive results.
Your Investments - Long-term investing is much like planting seeds in a garden. You must give it time to grow and produce.
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Announcements
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Mid-Year Tax Planning Information
With tax laws in constant flux and 2009 quickly passing by, you need to know the latest changes that may affect your tax planning decision. Click here for the latest information.
Congratulations to the following MHC&S Team Members:
Mike McNichols, Partner, is currently holding an interim seat on the Bondurant-Farrar Board of Education and will be seeking election of a permanent seat next month.
Trisha Blake, Staff Accountant, successfully completed and received her MMcc.
Brian Newton, Senior Manager, was accepted into the West Des Moines Leadership Academy.
Diana Dubisson, Manager, was accepted into the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute.
Dave Farnsworth, Senior Manager, has been named to the Board of Directors of the West Des Moines Leadership Academy.
Machelle Musich, Staff Accountant, is serving as President of the Winterset Ambassadors Club.
Tara Raymond, Supervisor, received her certification in QuickBooks 2008.
Des Moines Art Festival
Once again, the MHC&S team members volunteered at the 12th annual Des Moines Arts Festival on June 26-28, 2009, in the downtown Des Moines' Western Gateway Park.
We are proud to have the Des Moines Arts Festival as a client of the firm, and to have our team members volunteer in the community.
RAGBRAI
Congratulations to the MHC&S team members: Jim Smith, Mike Brinker, Peggy Baur and Eric Vanden Hull who participated in the 37th Registers Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) traveling over 440 miles across the state.
Tax Deadlines
September 15 Corporations
File a 2008 calendar-year income tax return (form 1120 or 1120-A) and pay any tax due. This due date applies only if you requested an automatic six-month extension. Deposit the third installment of estimated income tax for 2009.
September 15
S Corporations
File a 2008 calendar-year income tax return (form 1120-S) and pay any tax due. The due date applies only if you timely requested an automatic six-month extension.
September 15 Partnerships
File a 2008 calendar-year income tax return (form 1065) and pay any tax due. The due date applies only if you timely requested an automatic six-month extension.
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McGowen Hurst Clark & Smith, P.C.
1601 West Lakes Parkway Suite 300
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: (515) 288-3279
106 E. Jefferson, P.O. Box 312
Winterset, IA 50273-0312
Phone: (515) 462-1882
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Our firm is a member of CPAmerica International
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