Three CST Partners Named to Northern Virginia Magazine’s Top Financial Professionals 2018 Winners
CST Group has announced that three of its team members have been named to Northern Virginia Magazine’s 2018 list of Top Financial Professionals. Click here for more info!
CST Employees Help with Cornerstones Back to School Drive
CST employees and other volunteers recently helped Cornerstones equip 3,000 K-12 children, in the Reston- Herndon area, with brand new backpacks for the 2018-2019 academic year. Click here to learn more!
CST Partner Kathy Jensen Completed 3-Day Charity Run in Honor of 9/11 Victims
Over 60 athletes completed a 3 day charity run known as the 9/11 Promise Run. This event honors the inspiring victims and heroic first responders of the September 11th, 2001 attacks. Click here to learn more about the 9/11 Promise Run.
CST Group CPAs Named to INSIDE Public Accounting 2018 Best of the Best Accounting Firms List
Continuing its tradition of more than 25 years, INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) has unveiled the 2018 list of the Best of the Best public accounting firms in the nation including INSIDE Public Accounting 2018 Top 300 Firms list. Click here to learn more!
Tax Credits and Incentives for Businesses in Virginia and D.C.
Along with sales and use taxes, there are many tax credits and incentives that are available to businesses that are in multiple states. Click the article to learn more!
Stay Out of Tax Financial Trouble By Avoiding These 4 Business Tax Mistakes
When it comes to running a successful business, staying on top of all your finances is key. Unfortunately, handling many of these financial aspects can be quite complicated. Click the article for tips to help ease this complicated process!
CPA Assistance: 4 Reasons to Work With a Certified Public Accountant
When it comes to adulthood, the most difficult responsibility you have is taking care of your all your finances. You can try hard to stay on top of all your finances, but after a w [...]
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017: We’re Here To Help!
Taxpayers keep asking, "Will I be paying more tax or less tax in 2018? The tax brackets are decreasing but so many of my deductions are going away. How do I know where I will fall out?" CST Group is here to guide you through the new tax law and help calculate how the different nuances of the new tax law will impact you.
Cryptocurrencies: The Need to Know Basics
Over the last decade, Cryptocurrencies’ popularity has soared! It is no surprise that it has sparked much debate since being launched in 2009. Despite the spike in popularity, there is still much to learn as to how these currencies should be tracked, treated and taxed.
Donating Appreciated Property to Charity
What exactly is appreciated property? The total deduction for charitable contributions on an individual income tax return cannot exceed 50% of the donor’s adjusted gross income (AGI). This limitation has been increased to 60% starting with tax year 2018. Click here to learn more.
Forced to Pay Unexpected Tax Bills? These 3 Tips Should Help
Dealing with taxes at any level can be quite difficult. There are so many complications involved when it comes to both tax filing and receiving various audits. Click the article to learn more!
4 Important Industries That Business Advisory Professionals Can Assist
In the extremely competitive business sector that we are in today, companies must improve numerous aspects of their day-to-day and their big picture organizational functions. Click here to learn more!
Social Security and Claiming Strategies
In 2000, Congress passed the Senior Citizens Freedom to Work Act which introduced a new concept of“Voluntary Suspension”. The most recent changes to the law and factors such as earnings history, relative ages, life expectancy, and more are all factors that will determine the best strategy. Click here to learn more.
Avoid Business Tax Fraud With These 3 Tips
Small business tax fraud has become one of the leading scams across the country and can completely wreck your company's reputation. In order to avoid committing tax fraud, check out these helpful tips you should consider.
4 Tips to Improve Your Company’s Day-to-Day Financial Standing
Focusing on your company's financial success should be your number one goal as a business owner. Click here for these helpful tips.
3 Simple Ways Businesses Can Save Money on Taxes
As a business owner, you should know how important it is to manage your taxes well. Learn more with these 3 simple tips.
CST Named to the Washington Business Journal’s List of Largest Accounting Firms
CST Group is proud to be named to the Washington Business Journal’s List of Largest Accounting Firms in Greater D.C.
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New Business Cost Tax Deductibility Misperceptions
Did you know that a common misperception about starting a new business is all costs associated with new business are immediately deductible? If you are in doubt about your deduction, click this article to learn more.
Common Discounts Used in Valuations of Closely Held Businesses
Whenever valuing a minority ownership, i.e. less than 50% ownership of a closely held business, it is necessary to include discounts to the final valuation to reflect the minority interest and lack of marketability.
Debunking 3 Common Myths About Business Tax Filing Services
Tax and audit services are growing in demand across various business sectors. This is partially due to audit rates. Click here to learn more.