It’s Time to Send 1099s

It’s Time to Send 1099s

Happy New Year to one and all! Tax season 2015 is upon us, and with that comes a January requirement some businesses may forget about: sending 1099s. In short, Form 1099-MISC is required if you’ve paid $600 or more for services performed for your business by anyone...
‘Tis the Season to Give … Wisely!

‘Tis the Season to Give … Wisely!

December is a great time of the year for your company to make a donation to a nonprofit in need or a charity of your choice. Not only will your company get a tax write-off; your employees will also share your spirit of kindness and generosity. It’s always a good idea...
SBS Client Profile: Terry Phillips

SBS Client Profile: Terry Phillips

In the first of a series of client profiles, I recently sat down with Terry Phillips who has his own firm in Atlanta, Terry Phillips Firm Inc. Here is what Terry had to say about his background, business focus and what he gets out of the SBS relationship. Jonathan...
5 Year-End Must-Dos by December 31

5 Year-End Must-Dos by December 31

It’s that time of year when most of us are focused on the holidays … office parties, wrapping gifts and getting ready for a joyful season. That’s great, but you also should devote some of your time to what I call several year-end “Must-Dos” that will help you wrap up...
How to Get Ready for EMV Compliance

How to Get Ready for EMV Compliance

You probably remember when high-profile retailers encountered devastating data breaches over last year’s holiday. Ever since, the call for the smart chip credit card, or EMV (Europay, MasterCard and Visa), has grown louder, in an effort to make sure something like...