http://beancountersonline.com/ Take a look at our recent blog posts and client newsletter articles. en-us Sat, 01 Jun 2013 09:00:00 -0500 Sat, 01 Jun 2013 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.beancountersonline.com/newsletter.php#4 Deciding to start a business is an exciting time in your life, but there's more to it than simply writing a business plan. It also means filing the proper state and federal forms that make your business legal and allow you to hire and pay your employees. With so much to be done and so little time, here's a quick look at what you need to do first. Sat, 01 Jun 2013 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.beancountersonline.com/newsletter.php#4 http://www.beancountersonline.com/newsletter.php#2 Thinking about selling your home this year? Learn how to avoid capital gains tax and why home improvements that qualify for the residential energy property credit can make a difference. Sat, 01 Jun 2013 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.beancountersonline.com/newsletter.php#2 http://www.beancountersonline.com/newsletter.php#1 Now that the 2012 tax season is over, it's time to focus on tax planning for 2013. One of the most significant tax changes this year is the Net Investment Income Tax that went into effect on January 1, 2013. Keep reading to learn more about this new tax and how it might affect you. Sat, 01 Jun 2013 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.beancountersonline.com/newsletter.php#1 http://www.beancountersonline.com/newsletter.php#3 Did you know that having children can decrease your tax burden? Check out the top eight ways having kids can mean lower taxes for your family. Sat, 01 Jun 2013 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.beancountersonline.com/newsletter.php#3 http://www.beancountersonline.com/blog.php?id=8 The payroll tax holiday is set to expire and the social security payroll tax could increase next week. Watch your paychecks! Fri, 28 Dec 2012 09:00:00 -0600 http://www.beancountersonline.com/blog.php?id=8 http://www.beancountersonline.com/blog.php?id=7 Have questions on the fiscal cliff? Looking for a CPA in Pittsburgh that specializes in taxation for small business? BeanCounters is Pittsburgh premier tax preparation and CPA firm. Thu, 27 Dec 2012 09:00:00 -0600 http://www.beancountersonline.com/blog.php?id=7 http://www.beancountersonline.com/blog.php?id=6 Flexible Spending Account limits and Pittsburgh Tax Preparation Wed, 19 Dec 2012 09:00:00 -0600 http://www.beancountersonline.com/blog.php?id=6 http://www.beancountersonline.com/blog.php?id=5 There are two federal tax credits available to help you offset the costs of higher education for yourself or your dependents. These are the American Opportunity Credit and the Lifetime Learning Credit. Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.beancountersonline.com/blog.php?id=5 http://www.beancountersonline.com/blog.php?id=4 There are some instances when you may want to file a tax return even though you are not required to do so. Even if you donâ??t have to file, here are seven reasons why you may want to: Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.beancountersonline.com/blog.php?id=4 http://www.beancountersonline.com/blog.php?id=3 The IRS Has $1.1 Billion for People Who Have Not Filed a 2007 Income Tax Return Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:00:00 -0600 http://www.beancountersonline.com/blog.php?id=3 http://www.beancountersonline.com/blog.php?id=1 As a licensed CPA firm, we are often engaged to fix tax issues and payroll problems very late in the process. We have had a handful of clients that have had to resort to bankruptcy due to problems caused by inaccurate and inadequate payroll tax and/or state tax filings. Mon, 15 Nov 2010 09:00:00 -0600 http://www.beancountersonline.com/blog.php?id=1 http://www.beancountersonline.com/blog.php?id=2 At Bean Counters Tax and Accounting services we are a licensed CPA firm. We are considered a full service payroll provider as well specializing in developing customizing payroll solutions for businesses who have anywhere from 1 to 1,000 employees. Sun, 14 Nov 2010 09:00:00 -0600 http://www.beancountersonline.com/blog.php?id=2