Entries by Sarah Scheffer

Congrats on that Bonus! Do You Understand How It Will Be Taxed?

Employees in every industry appreciate a bonus to their current salaries.  We all love being recognized for our work, especially if it involves money. However, as we reach for the bonus check, don’t forget the IRS will also have their hand out. It’s important to understand how bonuses are taxed before spending your earnings.

Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, PA Manager Earns QuickBooks Certification

We are pleased to announce that Manager Tavia Cederberg has successfully completed the Intuit QuickBooks Online Advanced training course, earning her certificate and the designation of ProAdvisor. Tavia successfully completed the core Online QuickBooks course two years ago after a 60-hour study and exam process. Recently, after a full week of training and hours of […]

Cryptocurrency and Taxes – What You Should Know

The IRS recently announced that they have sent almost 10,000 letters to taxpayers who may have incurred a tax liability due to unreported cryptocurrency transactions. These individuals have been identified using data analytics as part of the IRS’s expanded efforts regarding non-compliant taxpayers and cryptocurrency. The government’s goal is to not only make these identified taxpayers compliant but also to educate taxpayers on the reporting requirement that was initially addressed in Notice 2014-21 detailing the taxability of these transactions as well as a very informative FAQ section.

Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, PA Welcomes New Team Members

We are pleased to welcome Molly Burns, MSA, Robert Franger, MSA and Ryan Olver, MSA as Staff Accountants to the Dover, New Hampshire office. All three new hires have interned with the firm multiple times honing in on their skills, getting to know clients and gaining valuable work experience. Growing up in Bedford, New Hampshire, […]

Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, PA Announces Promotions

We are pleased to announce the promotions of Christopher McKay to Principal and Zach McKenzie to Senior. Chris joined the firm in 2009 and has specialized in nonprofit audit, accounting and tax preparation services for closely-held or family-owned businesses and individuals. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and […]

Evan Stowell Appointed Managing Partner

We are pleased to announce that Evan Stowell has been named Managing Partner of the firm effective July 1, 2019. Evan was named Partner and appointed Secretary in 2012, and he has been an integral member of firm management. He succeeds Jack Callahan, who served as Managing Partner for seven years. Jack has been a […]

Marketing Tips for your Accounting Firm

Accounting is a highly competitive industry, making it critical for firms of every size and across every specialty to develop a cohesive marketing plan. Here are some marketing tips that can help accounting optimize growth opportunities.