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Resource Library
Accounting resource libary.
Tax Library
Tax Library of information resources by Miller, Searles, Bahr & Wills, LLC Allentown, PA 18104
The Firm
The firm of Miller, Bahr & Wills, P.C.
Video Library
We have assembled a variety of video and links on this page to help business owners and answer many of their common questions.
About Our Firm
An overview of our CPA firm, principle profiles, Peer Review and memberships
Contact Us
Contact Miller, Searles, Bahr & Wills CPA's online to request additional information or ask us a question.
Services & Industries

Accounting, Tax, QuickBooks and Consulting Services by Miller, Searles, Bahr & Wills, Allentown, Lehigh Valley, PA

2009 1040 tax checklist
A convenient 1040 checklist you can use in assembling your tax records for preparation of your tax returns.
2009, 2010 Tax Planning
2009 and 2010 tax planning ideas and tips to save money.
IRS Forms & Pubs
A link to the IRS website for forms and information
New Tax Legislation

New 2009 tax legislation and how it impacts your taxes

PA Forms & Pubs

A link to the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue website for forms and information

Articles by Topic

This section contains articles based on frequent areas of client inquiries. We hope you find it informative. We add new information to this area on a regular basis, so be sure to check back frequently.

All articles are alphabetized by subject matter contained in the article for easy location. Also, use our search criteria on the menu bar to help you find what you are looking for.

Business Advisory

What person in business couldn't use some advice and additional perspective. This series of ariticles is intended to provide that.

Financial Advisory
This is as an instruction manual for money.
Find & Select a CPA
Choosing a CPA is an important relationship decision, here are some things to consider.
Newsletter
Read our quarterly newsletter online
Site Links
These are useful links to other complimentary services.
Starting a Business
Your first place to go for information if you are starting a new business.
How to Protect Your Business Through Proper Internal Controls
How to Protect Your Business Through Proper Internal Controls
Accounting Methods, Changes in
This article concerns information regarding changes in accounting methods. An accounting method is a set of rules used to determine when and how income and expenses are reported.
Accounting Methods, Permissable
This article discusses information on permissible accounting methods. An accounting method is a set of rules used to determine when and how income and expenses are reported.
Corporate IRS Audit Proceedures
In recent years, the IRS has shifted the focus of its audits to medium and large size corporations. Because of this increased scrutiny, it is our recommendation that you develop a strategy in the event your corporation is the subject of an IRS audit. Effective management of an IRS audit begins with pre-audit planning. This requires a review of substantive, procedural, and administrative issues that typically must be dealt with during a corporate audit. To assist you, we are providing you with the following checklist.
Employee or Independent Contractor Status
How do you determine whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor? Establishing the employment status of workers is vitally important as the result dictates whether an employer will have employment tax and income tax withholding, deposit, and reporting obligations. This article discusses some of the guidelines.
IRS Audit Proceedures
Provides information regarding IRS audit proceedures, penalties and the appeals process.
Penalties On Late Filed Tax Returns and Balance Due Tax Returns
It is important to file your tax returns by April 15th, regardless of whether you include payment of the balances due, as the IRS and state tax authorities impose substantial penalties for late filing and late payment of tax.

Reasonable Compensation, Defining What it Means
What exactly does "reasonable compensation" mean as defined by IRS? This article discusses the issues around this term and the significance of this concept as it relates to the business owner.
S Corporation Compliance Initiative Will Help the IRS Select and Audit Returns
In July 2005, the IRS launched an important study to assess the reporting compliance of S corporations (News Release IR-2005-76). The study, carried out under the National Research Program (NRP), would involve 5,000 randomly selected S corporation returns from tax years 2003 and 2004.

"The use of S corporations has exploded," said then-IRS Commissioner Mark Everson. "The IRS needs a better understanding of what this means for tax compliance. This research is critical for achieving our strategic goal of ensuring that corporations and high-income individuals are paying their fair share."

Section 125 Cafeteria Plans
The following is information about the tax advantages of offering a cafeteria plan to your employees and for a description of the different types of cafeteria plans available for adoption by your company
Should I incorporate my business In Delaware. Will it save me taxes?
Should I Incorporate my business in Delaware? Are there tax reasons to do so? Those are questions that as a CPA I am often asked. Well, here's the answers
State Nexus Tax Issues

States are increasingly becoming more aggressive in asserting when a seller of products or services has significant nexus within the state for sales and use taxes - especially as more business is being transacted over the internet.

Tax Deductions Overlooked
Don't overlook tax deductions you may be entitled to
Accounting Systems
A video explanation of what you need to know before setting up an accounting system for your business.
Beyond QuickBooks
Has your business outgrown QuickBooks? Well, this video explains your options.
Get Organized
A video overview of our CPA firm services
Using QuickBooks
Using QuickBooks successfully begins with the proper setup. This video explains why.
Client Testimonials
Read what our clients have to say.
QuickBooks Efficiency

As a small business owner, QuickBooks can save you an incredible amount of time in managing the more mundane paperwork tasks of running your business.

QuickBooks ProAdvisor
Certified QuickBooks Advisors are trained and tested annually through Intuit's ProAdvisor Program in the areas represented in this article. This training when complimented with the CPA's skills will insure you are getting the best possible advice and guidance for your business.
QuickBooks Products
A complete overview of the different QuickBooks accounting software programs. Plus, you can order them directly and save up to 20%.
QuickBooks Services
QuickBooks services our firm provides plus general information and tips on using QuickBooks better.
QuickBooks Support

Miller Bahr & Wills provides QuickBooks support options.

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