15 Mar Justin Connolly, CPA, Promoted to Audit Senior
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...
News & Events
08 Mar 3 income-tax-smart gifting strategies
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...
08 Mar Christopher A. Jones Appointed to City of Mesa Board of Adjustment
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,...
13 Nov Introducing our 2 Newest Employees
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...
08 Mar Deduct all of the mileage you’re entitled to – but not more
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...
08 Dec Can you pay bonuses in 2017 but deduct them this year?
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...
22 Nov A brief overview of the President-elect’s tax plan for individuals
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...
02 Sep 3 strategies for tax-smart giving
Sep 2, 2016 Giving away assets during your life will help reduce the size of your taxable estate, which is beneficial if you have a large estate that could be subject...
30 Aug Combining business and vacation travel: What can you deduct?
Aug 30, 2016 If you go on a business trip within the United States and tack on some vacation days, you can deduct some of your expenses. But exactly what can...
12 Jul There’s still time for homeowners to save with green tax credits
Jul 12, 2016 The income tax credit for certain energy-efficient home improvements and equipment purchases was extended through 2016 by the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 (the PATH...