Try to hold those until the end of the interview. Once your agent has gathered all of your information and keyed it into our computer system, the agent will have an updated snapshot picture of your tax and financial situation on the computer screens and will be better equipped to answer questions about the future.
We prepare and file tax returns for businesses, non-profits, trusts and individuals. We provide tax planning and assist with tax problems. We pride ourselves on being very efficient, affordable and of course, discrete. In the review process, our Electronic Return Originator checks the returns for input accuracy, data integrity and correctness. The data keyed by the agent is compared to the digital copies of the source documents used in preparation.
Car and truck expenses are one of the largest expenses for a lot of small businesses. It's also one of the expense categories the IRS and State Department of Revenue like to focus on in an audit.
Little LogBook is an automated electronic GPS trip logbook solution that takes away the responsibility and inaccuracy of manually recording trip logs.
Whether you are claiming business mileage from the IRS, billing clients for travel expenses, keeping tabs on your employees and business vehicles or a combination of all of these, the Little LogBook fits the bill perfectly. The strength of Little LogBook lies in its extreme simplicity. Plug the Little LogBook into the cigarette lighter of your vehicle using the USB power adapter supplied — you can also plug it into the USB port in your vehicle if it has one.
The small GPS device, no larger than a flash drive, does all the hard work of collecting your trips as you drive. The dual USB charger allows you to use/charge your other devices while your Little LogBook is in use. Simply unplug the Little LogBook from your vehicle then plug it into the USB port of your PC — no additional cables required! The user-friendly yet powerful software enables you to download and manage your trips at the click of a mouse.
One of the biggest expenses for many small business owners, is automobile epense. Faced with two options, either actual expenses or the mileage rate, you should talk to one of my advisors.
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Buying a Clean Vehicle doesn't have to be about saving the planet, saving money or even just because your nine-year-old granddaughter has you wrapped around her finger.
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Jim R.
Client
We have been using Cook & Co for almost 3 decades. They are professional, personable, and always up-to-date on the latest tax codes. Highly recommend. Not only do they prepare your taxes, but also support you if audited.
Marsha B.
Client
I have used Cook and Company for 27 years. They have always done excellent work, answered all my questions and I leave there feeling confident that my tax return was done right. I've never been audited but feel sure that they would represent me well should that ever occur. I highly recommend them. It is very worth the drive to Arab.
Jan R.
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Retirement Income
Distributions from Defined Benefit Retirement Plans that have provided confirmation to the state are not taxable by the State of Alabama. This list was updated November 20, 2019.