We were honored to take part in the National Kidney Foundation of Arizona’s (NKFAZ) annual gala, Dancing with the Stars Arizona. NKFAZ has been an exceptional client of Schmidt Westergard...
Schmidt Westergard & Company, PLLC celebrates its 50th anniversary this year as a trusted and independent certified public accounting firm in Arizona. We are proud to recognize this milestone with...
In the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (Tax Act), changes to business taxation are considerable and comprehensive. Because many of our clients are structured as pass-through entities and...
We are pleased to announce that Justin Connolly has been promoted to Audit Senior. Justin joined the firm in 2015 as an audit associate after earning his master’s in accounting...
If your 2015 tax liability is higher than you’d hoped and you’re ready to transfer some assets to your loved ones, now may be the time to get started. Giving...
Schmidt Westergard & Company, PLLC announces the appointment of Partner Christopher A. Jones, CPA, to the distinguished Board of Adjustment for the City of Mesa. Jones will serve a three-year appointment on the seven-member,...
Nov 13, 2017 Please welcome Patricia Meister and Courtney Burda to Schmidt Westergard! Patricia has joined our team as a Tax Senior as she previously worked at a local accounting firm where...
Mar 8, 2017 Rather than keeping track of the actual cost of operating a vehicle, employees and self-employed taxpayers can use a standard mileage rate to compute their deduction related to...
Dec 8, 2016 You may be aware of the rule that allows businesses to deduct bonuses employees have earned during a tax year if the bonuses are paid within 2½ months...
Nov 22, 2016 A brief overview of the President-elect’s tax plan for individuals Now that Donald Trump has been elected President of the United States and Republicans have retained control of both...