Around Phoenixville

About Phoenixville One of my favorite things to do in Phoenixville is to stroll through our farmer’s market on an autumn Saturday morning. Founded in 2002 it is located along French Creek under the Veterans Memorial Gay Street Bridge, accessed from Taylor Alley just steps from our office. This producer/grower market is committed to providing…

Julie on the Economy

Julie on the economy The last decade has familiarized us to the aftermath of financial bubbles. We all remember the dot-com bubble when even grandmothers were investing in IPO’s! Then the real estate bubble popped leading to the market decline of 2008 -2009. Because I have been in this business for over a decade, experience…

Top Tax Tips for 2012

 Top Tax Tips This is a good time to realize capital gains! As the Bush tax cuts are set to expire it is likely that capital gains tax will increase from a rate of 15% or lower in some cases to 20%. The time is now to divest of that appreciated rental property that you…

2012 Tax Tips

* Best Tax Tips * Our deficit is now up to 14 trillion dollars and our country is spending double what it brings in from income tax revenue- taxes have no where to go but up. Shelter what you can now by using vehicles such as: Roth IRAs Employer plans Fixed annuities as a substitute…

Tax Business Do’s and Dont’s

Tax Business Do’s and Dont’s by Mary Malazita As a CPA, I handle all of our business mowners that are incorporated as corporations and partnerships; however I do not meet with everyone who is self-employed and files a Schedule C.  As a sole proprietor, there are many ways that you can minimize your tax liability. …

10 Common Tax Write Offs

10 Common Tax Write Offs Posted on February 4, 2011 Remembering those important deductions can seriously help you come tax time.  Here’s a list of 10 Common Tax Write Offs that you shouldn’t forget. Educational Expenses – These are eligible in the case of career advancement or job improvement.  Student Loans & Home Loan Interest Casualty…

Dinner & Taxes in Phoenixville, PA

Dinner & Taxes in Phoenixville, PA Posted on February 11, 2011 That’s right, we said it “Dinner & Taxes”… probably not how you will spend Valentine’s Day on Monday, February 14th., but we can hope!  Need a reason to head to Phoenixville or make your way into town? Take our advice on dinner  and taxes in Phoenixville, PA! is location…