Walk the Path to Tax Savings for 2015 Like many taxpayers, you may have been expecting to encounter a few roadblocks while traversing your preferred tax-saving avenues. If so, tax extenders legislation signed into law this past December may make your journey a little easier. Let’s walk through a few highlights of the Protecting Americans […]
Good Eats, Tax Breaks: Deducting Employee Meal Costs One thing about human resources — they need to eat. Just about every employer encounters situations in which it needs to provide meals to its employees. No matter how often you do so, be sure you’re aware of the tax rules for deducting these costs. Claim half or all […]
How you can help prevent tax-related identity theft Tax-related fraud isn’t a new crime, but tax preparation software, e-filing and increased availability of personal data have made tax-related identity theft increasingly easy to perpetrate. The IRS is taking steps to reduce such fraud, but taxpayers must play their part, too. How they do it Criminals […]
What You Should Know About Capital Gains And Losses When you sell a capital asset, the sale results in a capital gain or loss. A capital asset includes most property you own for personal use (such as your home or car) or own as an investment (such as stocks and bonds). Here are some facts […]
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Over the last year and a half the staff of Scheffel & Company, PC’s Alton location has put their in-office snacking to use toward a good cause. Spearheaded by Manager Marsha Bunyan, the accounting firm has given nearly $700 in profits to 5A’s Animal Shelter in Alton. “Our employees often work long hours and so […]
ALTON, IL- The accounting firm of Scheffel & Company, PC is pleased to announce the promotions of the following professionals. Congratulations! Highland Location Joel Bradley, CPA Senior Accountant Lisa Winkeler, CPA Senior Accountant Alton Location Andrew Vanausdoll Senior Accountant Edwardsville Location Austin Tebbe Semi-Senior Accountant Scheffel & Company, PC, an Independent […]
Mark Korte, Principal with Scheffel & Company, PC, recently presented to members of the Southern Illinois Builders Association (SIBA). Korte covered best practices for companies to prevent fraud. Each year fraud costs the construction industry billions of dollars in lost revenue. Contact us at info@scheffelpc if you would like Korte to speak with your company about fraud prevention.
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