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.
FRAUD DETECTION: CATCH THEM IN THE ACT
How to Protect Your Business from Employees
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.
Dealing With a Business Audit? These 5 Tips Can Help
If your business is on the verge of being audited, you need to take the next few days and weeks very seriously. These 5 tips may help.
Tax Reform and Jobs Act- Should We Convert Our Pass-Through Entity to a C Corporation
Now that we have had a couple of weeks to analyze the new law in place, many taxpayers are anxiously trying to determine what this all means for them. Click here to read the article by CST Group Partner Kathy Jensen.
CST Welcomes Ric Nelson
CST Group is pleased to announce that Ric Nelson, CPA, CFP, CGMA has joined the firm as a Director in the tax department.
Five CST Group team members named to Washingtonian’s Top Tax Accountants
Five CST Group team members named to Washingtonian’s Top Tax Advisers
Save Your Business: Avoid These 3 Tax Scams At All Costs
For your business to succeed, you need to make sure your accounting department is in order. Make sure to avoid these 3 tax scams.
Will Your 401(k) Plan Need to be Audited This Year?
It can come as a surprise when the 401(k) plan record keeper informs you that an audit will be needed for your 401(k) plan. The most common question is whether your plan really needs an audit.
What Do the New Tax Law Changes Mean for You?
Congress has enacted the biggest tax reform law in thirty years, one that will make fundamental changes in the way you, your family and your business calculate your federal income tax bill, and the amount of federal tax you will pay.
Employee vs Independent Contractor?
Do you know the difference between an employee and an independent contractor? For small business owners, this is a very common question they often find themselves asking. Often it is unclear whether the person completing the job is considered a company employee or an independent contractor. The answer will have important tax implications.
How to Protect your Company from Employee Theft
Is your company protected from employee theft? Employee theft is extremely costly for any company and according to research, the median amount stolen is approximately $175,000. Read these 5 options to reduce employee theft.
ServiceSource Foundation Selected by CST Group as October Jeans for Charity Recipient
CST Chose Service Source Foundation for their October Jeans for Charity. ServiceSource, headquartered in Alexandria, VA provides affordable housing to individuals with disabilities.
Houston Food Bank Selected by CST Group as September Jeans for Charity Recipient
Due to the extreme devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey, CST Group has extended its charitable donations outside the local area. The Houston Food Bank is an organization helping to rebuild lives by providing food and supplies to struggling residents in the southeast Texas area.
What is an 83(b) Election and When Should You Make It?
When an individual receives equity in a company as compensation they must pay taxes on it. The tax liability is calculated at an income tax rate based on the fair market value of the equity at the time it was given to the individual.
CST Group Hosts Annual Open House
A big thank you to all of our clients and friends who made our 2017 Open House a huge success.
CST GROUP PARTNER NAMED TO THE BOARD OF THE GREATER RESTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
CST Group, a leading CPA firm serving Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. region, announced today that partner Kendall Coleman has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce.
Understanding IRA-Based Retirement Plans
There are several different types of IRA-based retirement plans available to individuals and to employers. Each has different qualifications, contribution limits, tax-filing requirements, and distributions. This article will define each and illustrate their benefits.