Federal Tax Spotlight: Energy Incentives for the Construction Industry in 2020
2/27/20
By: Catherine Bednar

While many individuals and businesses are currently focused on the upcoming deadlines for filing their 2019 tax returns, it is also an ideal time to consider potential tax benefits for 2020 construction projects. Those in the construction …
It is Time to Clean House – The Client Break-Up
5/8/19
By: Nancy Reimer

The end of tax season is an opportune time for certified public accounting firms to review their client roster to ensure existing clients are a good fit with the firm’s mission and culture. CPA’s are taught to …
2018 GA Legislative Session Adjournment Report
5/4/18
By: Allan J. Hayes

The Georgia General Assembly adjourned sine die the 2018 legislative session late night on March 29. What follows is a list and summary of all bills tracked by FMG this session. Governor Nathan Deal must sign
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Tax Day Troubles?
4/12/18
By: Jessica C. Samford
As the well-known saying goes, “Nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes,” and with the federal individual income tax deadline quickly approaching on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, now is a good time …
Continuing Fiduciary Relationship Does Not Always Toll the Statute of Limitations in California
3/5/18
By: Brett C. Safford
In Choi v. Sagemark Consulting, 18 Cal. App. 5th 308 (2017) (“Choi”), plaintiffs, husband and wife, filed a lawsuit in November 2010 alleging that defendants, their former financial advisors, offered negligent and fraudulent financial …
Changes to Property Tax Appeals in Georgia
5/4/15
By: M. Michelle Youngblood
Taxes. For most Americans, that word immediately brings to mind the 15th of April and the payment of federal income taxes. But as property owners in Georgia are well aware, there is another kind of …
Dangers of Hiring Independent Contractors
7/22/13
By: Leanne Prybylski
Many contractors hire independent contractors, rather than employees, to avoid paying taxes and benefits. Contractors should be aware, however, that the costs of misclassifying employees as an independent contractors could end up being more expensive than it …