Shaw & Associates

We need help! We're looking to hire someone part time for payroll services and administrative work. If you know someone, or are someone - let me know! Thanks and Happy Holidays.

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#NEWYEARNEWME -Everyone's tax return 2018. If your 2018 taxes are coming as a bit of a shock, be sure to reach out to a tax professional starting in May this year - we can help you plan ahead and make the changes you need for 2019 so things look the way you want them to come filing time. At Shaw & Associates, we will happily provide all of our clients with a free 30 minute tax planning appointment every year.

What does it really mean to have a "CPA on demand"? While reviewing your tax return line by line with you might seem helpful, we find the most value an accounting professional can add to your life is throughout the year. Choosing a small local firm means having the same CPA or EA year-round to help you decide if it's a good time to buy or sell a home, what it will mean to expand your home business, what your cash flow will look like going into retirement, and so on. Shaw & Associates is always happy to welcome new clients and we look forward to being able to serve your growing and changing needs through tax season and beyond. (And if you'd really prefer to get your taxes done without ever leaving the comfort of your own home, we have a client portal that can help with that too).

As of now, despite the government shut down, the IRS has confirmed that the 2018 tax filing season will begin January 28, 2019. No extended filing deadline this year for most states; your returns will be due no later than April 15, 2019. There have been a lot of big changes to the tax code. Make sure you reach out to a professional if you have questions about your particular situation!

We have a new website! Check it out! https://shawtax.net/ We're also excited to launch our client portal for securely sharing important tax and financial documents. Hoping to continue to make our clients' lives easier, especially as tax season approaches yet again.

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Just a friendly reminder that the IRS will not contact you via telephone and demand payment. If you receive one of these phone calls, do not share any personal information. You can also report the activity by calling 800-366-4484 or visiting the IRS Impersonation Scam Reporting web page at irs.gov

We've moved! But we didn't go far. Suite B201 of the same building, right at the top of the stairs.