THF congratulates Christie Battles and William Groom on receiving their CPA license. Christie Battles received her bachelor’s degree in accounting and her master’s degree in accounting with a focus on assurance services from Florida State University. Christie began working in public accounting in January 2014 when she joined the THF team. At THF, Christie is […]
Job Hunting Expenses – Can They Be Tax Deductible?
Did you know if you are looking for a new job, you may be able to deduct some job-hunting expenses on your federal income tax return? Here are five facts to know about deducting costs related to job searches: Same Occupation. Expenses are tax deductible when the job search is in your same line of […]
Tax Benefits for Educators
As teachers, administrators, and aides have kicked off the new school year, taxes may not be heavy on their minds just yet. However, knowing what to track throughout the school year can help reduce the burden at tax time. There are three key work-related tax benefits that may help educators reduce what they pay in taxes. […]
2017 Best of Tallahassee
Tallahassee Magazine is proud to spotlight the top 2 businesses voted per category in the 2017 “Best of Tallahassee” at their event on Nov. 1 at The Hangar at Million Air Tallahassee (at Tallahassee International Airport). Readers voted some 200 regional businesses as best in their field for 2017, the 18th year of issuing these awards. The winners represent fine dining, trendy clothes, […]
5 Helpful Tips about Employee Business Expenses
Taxpayers who pay unreimbursed work-related expenses out of their own pocket may be able to deduct them, if certain criteria is met. In general, the deduction for employee business expenses is part of a taxpayer’s itemized deduction shown on Schedule A of their personal tax return and is deductible to the extent that the expenses […]
5 Things to Know to Avoid Surprises at Tax Time
The federal income tax is a pay-as-you-go system. Employers generally withhold tax from workers’ wages; however, taxpayers often have taxes withheld from certain other income including pensions, bonuses, commissions, and gambling winnings. Individuals who do not pay tax withholding, like the self-employed, as well as those who earn income such as dividends, interest, capital gains, […]
THF Congratulates Chandler, Allan, Lee, Phil, and Samantha on their Promotions!
THF congratulates Chandler Russell and Allan Franklin on their promotions to Senior in the Assurance Services Department and Lee Lovett, Phil Focaracci, and Samantha Pettis on their promotions to Senior in the Tax Services Department. Chandler joined THF in 2015 and has over two years of public accounting experience. She has provided a range of […]
Tips to Keep in Mind When Selling a Home
Homeowners may qualify to exclude from their income all or part of any gain from the sale of their main home. Here are some tips to keep in mind when selling your home: Gain. If there is a gain from the sale of the main home, the homeowner may be able to exclude up […]
THF Promotes Ying, Alyssa, Paola, Elaine, and Jeannie on their well-deserved promotions!
THF congratulates Ying Wang on her promotion to Senior Manager in the Tax Services Department; Alyssa Roti, Paola Blackburn, and Elaine Sutter on their promotions to Manager in the Tax Services Department; and Jeannie Lim on her promotion to Retirement Plan Specialist in the Tax Services Department. Ying joined THF in 2007 and has over […]
Tips on How to Reconstruct Records After a Hurricane
If you’re a victim of a natural disaster, you may need to reconstruct records to prove your losses for insurance purposes. Doing this may be essential for tax purposes, getting federal assistance, or insurance reimbursement. Here are 11 tips to help you reconstruct your records: To establish the extent of the damage, you should take […]
