5 Tips to Keep Your Customers Coming Back

Happy, satisfied customers are essential to the health of every business. Increasing competition, online review opportunities, and unlimited access to information up the ante on the importance of quality customer service. Here are some tips to help your business thrive by meeting and exceeding your customers’ expectations: Truly understand your customer and their needs. As…

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Find Your Sleep Sweet Spot

We’ve all heard it before – sleep is important, and you probably aren’t getting enough of it. But did you know that too much sleep can be just as harmful? The Mayo Clinic recommends the ideal sleep range at 7-9 hours per night for adults. According to the National Sleep Foundation, here are some tips…

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Are You Sharing Too Much Information Online?

In today’s digital age, it is impossible to avoid the internet. Even if you don’t have a computer and actively avoid social media, there is information about you in some corner of the web. Here are some tips to help you manage your digital footprint: Actively manage your security settings. Every app, social media site…

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What The Tax Reform Act Means For You

Congress has passed a tax reform act that will take effect in 2018, ushering in some of the most significant tax changes in three decades. There are a lot of changes in the new act, which was signed into law on Dec. 22, 2017. This letter serves as an overview of the significant changes that…

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Dana McGuffin CPA Wins Best of the Best CPA 7th Year in a Row

You did it again, friends! Thank you for choosing us as Southlake’s Best of the Best CPA Firm for the 7th year in a row! We have been honored to be voted Southlake’s best CPA firm since 2011 and it’s our privilege to serve community businesses, ministries, and churches. Thank you for the opportunity to…

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Your Child’s Allowance Offers An Opportunity for Financial Education

Allowance

Do you give your child an allowance? A recent report by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants showed that more than two-thirds of American households provide an allowance to children, and that the allowances average $68 per month in exchange for six hours of household chores. If you’re considering giving your child an allowance,…

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Manage Your Tax Refund with Direct Deposit

Tax Refund

Will you be receiving a tax refund this year? If so, you have the opportunity to make some smart financial choices – and best of all, you can make them painlessly. Here’s how: Direct deposit your refund. That way, all or part of your tax refund will automatically be deposited via electronic transfer system into…

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Owe the IRS and Can’t Pay? You Have Options.

Owe IRS and Can't Pay? You Have Options.

What happens if you owe the IRS – and you can’t pay? First, be sure to file your return anyway to avoid penalties for nonfiling. Then consider the following options, and choose the one that fits your financial situation. Can you pay off the balance within 120 days? If so, apply for a short-term payment…

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Dana McGuffin CPA Voted Best of the Best CPA Firm in Southlake TX for 6th Year in a Row!

Dana McGuffin CPA Voted Best of the Best CPA in Southlake TX for 6th Year in a Row!

Dana McGuffin CPA is honored to receive the Best of the Best CPA award from the Southlake Journal for the sixth year in a row! The Best of the Best contest is held in January each year, and Southlake Journal readers vote for the best business in each business category. Other categories in the voting include…

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Are You Aware Of Your Healthcare Reporting Requirements?

Healthcare Reporting Requirements

If you’re an applicable large employer, there may be healthcare reporting requirements that will impact your business. You may be required to file a new tax form this month. Form 1095-C, Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage, is required for each full-time employee. The form discloses information on the group health insurance coverage you provide.…

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