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Bowers & Company, CPAs, PLLC
is proud to
announce that David G. Herring, CPA
has been named
Partner.
Dave
brings over 25 years of experience to our firm. His areas of
expertise include the small business, construction, food service, and
recreation industries.
5th Annual
Bowers & Company
Golf Outing
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Our
Winning Team
Rick Tidd, CPA, Tax & Valuation Manager
Paulette Gilberti, Firm Administrator
Patricia Wright, CPA, Tax Manager
Rosa Pinti, Staff Accountant
Carl Austin, CPA, Managing Partner
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Tick tock, tick tock -- There’s still time to save a bundle
in taxes
 The tax deadline is just around the
corner. Luckily, there are year end strategies you can implement to help
reduce your business’s tax liability. This article discusses many such
strategies, such as taking advantage of recent tax law changes that allow
you larger writeoffs on assets purchased before year end, deferring taxable
income, contributing all you can to your retirement plan, and dealing with
taxable losses.
Full Article
Export markets: They’re yours for the taking
 Developing a successful exporting
business begins with a business plan similar to that of any new business
undertaking, but with some special areas of emphasis. This article walks
you through the process from setting your goals to deciding what products or
services you want to offer (and where), and how to reach your target
customers. It also offers several ideas for where to get expert advice on
the process.
Full Article
Worth its weight in gold -- Building long-term relationships
with your employees
 Low turnover is important to the
success of most companies. Employees who’ve been with you for years are
likely to be very proficient at their jobs. Plus, they’ve probably
developed long-term relationships with your customers, suppliers and other
stakeholders and understand how to keep them happy. Because high turnover
increases recruitment costs and results in decreased productivity, creating
an environment that fosters worker retention is a challenge worth taking
on. This article offers some tips on how to do just that.
Full Article
Peace of mind at a difficult time -- “Deathbed” estate
planning strategies
 Facing the reality that a loved one is
dying is difficult for all concerned. But when the loved one’s legal and
financial matters haven’t been taken care of, family members also face the
challenge of quickly making critical financial decisions. This article
provides “deathbed” estate planning strategies that can be implemented
right away, such as making sure the loved one has executed a will and
durable power of attorney for property, and working with an advisor to
ensure the loved one’s estate tax liability is as low as possible. A
sidebar tackles the issue of “no-contest” clauses in wills.
Full Article
Campaign contribution basics
 With the campaign season in high gear,
you may wish to financially support the candidates or party of your choice.
Just be sure you adhere to campaign contribution rules. This article gives
the details.
Full Article
This publication is distributed with
the understanding that the author, publisher and distributor are not
rendering legal, accounting or other professional advice or opinions on
specific facts or matters, and, accordingly, assume no liability whatsoever
in connection with its use. ©2008 MTCfal08
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