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Claiming the Residential Energy Credit for Geothermal Heat Pump Property

January 11, 2016

Tax credits are available for individual taxpayers who install energy-efficient property in their residences. Section 25D(a) provides for a credit against a taxpayer's income tax equal to 30 percent of...…

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Isler CPA now on fiber Internet

December 28, 2015

Isler CPA is now connected to the ultimate Internet medium: fiber optic. Simply stated, there is no better Internet connection than fiber to your building. Since we rely heavily on...…

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2016 Housekeeping

December 23, 2015

Now that 2015 is coming to a close it is time to start thinking about 2016 and all that comes with the new year. Below is a summary of housekeeping...…

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Community Supported Shelters

December 17, 2015

I was recently offered an opportunity to serve as board treasurer for a local non-profit, Community Supported Shelters (CSS). I wasn’t familiar with CSS when this opportunity came up so...…

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EMAIL SCAM ALERT

December 10, 2015

Our spam filtering partner is reporting a high incidence of scam email designed to trick you into launching viruses on your computer. This virus circulating is the UPS/Fed Ex/USPS Delivery...…

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Everything you need to know about the FICA Tip Credit

November 16, 2015

Regardless of whether your club is primarily golf, yacht, tennis, or all of the above; chances are you have a food and beverage operation. The FICA tip credit is available...…

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Plan now to Use Health Flexible Spending Arrangements in 2016

November 12, 2015

Contribute up to $2,550; $500 Carryover Option Available to Many. The Internal Revenue Service today reminded eligible employees that now is the time to begin planning to take full advantage...…

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Summary of Sick Leave Law

November 3, 2015

The State of Oregon passed a law on June 22, 2015 requiring employers to provide protected sick time to all employees. This new law goes into effect as of January...…

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The ACA rules are complex. We have ACA specialists who can help.

October 29, 2015

Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), every employer with 50 or more full-time employees (including full-time equivalent employees) must report information about its 2015 workforce and health plans to...…

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Oregon Tax Credit supports IDA Initiative

September 22, 2015

In July 2015, the Oregon Legislature renewed the Tax Credit funding of the Oregon IDA Initiative. Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) allow low income individuals to earn 3 to 1 matching...…

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