Greetings Everyone!
This is where I will attempt to keep you updated on my availability over the next few weeks, until my new schedule settles into something of a routine.
For the first week - beginning Monday October 3rd - I am expecting to be available only weeknights after 6:00 pm, and Saturday and Sunday, the 7th and 8th.
I will try to check my emails once during the day around noon, so that is likely going to be the best way to reach me.
If you have an emergency, you can try my cell phone and I will call you back as soon as it is possible. Hopefully there won't be any of these for the first week until I have gotten my bearings, but please do call me if you have a problem.
Stay tuned, and thank you.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Thursday, August 25, 2011
For the record....
Just for the record and in preparation for the next release, I am recording this 'News Update' from Beckett's website posted Sept 27th 2010 to refer back to the yearly program changes made.
Monday Sept 27th
QuickBooks 2011 Launches Today!
Possibly one of the most exciting upgrades I have seen, QuickBooks 2011 products go on sale today. A few of the new features include Faster startup (no more twiddling your thumbs while you wait for you company file to open), a Search feature (unlike Find), a Customer snapshot screen, on screen information on the Create Invoices and Enter Bills about the Customer/Vendor, Batch Invoicing, Intuit Payment Network, multiple email accounts, and for some the BIG new app isn't quite yet available - QuickBooks Mobile or QuickBooks Connect.
I plan to blog in more detail about the new features, so tune in. Watched the first of four Webinars today, so will keep updating.
Monday Sept 27th
QuickBooks 2011 Launches Today!
Possibly one of the most exciting upgrades I have seen, QuickBooks 2011 products go on sale today. A few of the new features include Faster startup (no more twiddling your thumbs while you wait for you company file to open), a Search feature (unlike Find), a Customer snapshot screen, on screen information on the Create Invoices and Enter Bills about the Customer/Vendor, Batch Invoicing, Intuit Payment Network, multiple email accounts, and for some the BIG new app isn't quite yet available - QuickBooks Mobile or QuickBooks Connect.
I plan to blog in more detail about the new features, so tune in. Watched the first of four Webinars today, so will keep updating.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Intuit Payroll Rate Changes
Well, isn't this just the season for changes...
Intuit has announced rate changes that will become effective in August and September of this year.
When it is time for each of you to renew, I invite you to give me a call so we can discuss what options you have and which may be the best for you.
Intuit has made changes, improvements, and additions to their payroll service offerings that may not have been available when you initially began using payroll, so before you renew you may want to explore what's new.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Intuit has announced rate changes that will become effective in August and September of this year.
When it is time for each of you to renew, I invite you to give me a call so we can discuss what options you have and which may be the best for you.
Intuit has made changes, improvements, and additions to their payroll service offerings that may not have been available when you initially began using payroll, so before you renew you may want to explore what's new.
I look forward to hearing from you!
FUTA Rate Reduction July 1st 2011
The current FUTA rate of 6.2% (which has been in effect a long time) includes a temporary surtax of .2% that expires June 30, 2011. (Unless Congress extends it, which doesn't seem to be the case.)
If you get the maximum credit of 5.4%, this has always meant a rate of .8% FUTA. So, with the .2% reduction - effective July 1, 2011 you will have a FUTA tax rate of .6%.
I have run a July payroll in QuickBooks, and confirmed that the rate did indeed calculate at .6% correctly.
I realize that this is not something you may notice, but wanted to keep you informed. Unless there is a change, this will complicate the 940 form at the end of the year... but we won't worry about that for now.
If you get the maximum credit of 5.4%, this has always meant a rate of .8% FUTA. So, with the .2% reduction - effective July 1, 2011 you will have a FUTA tax rate of .6%.
I have run a July payroll in QuickBooks, and confirmed that the rate did indeed calculate at .6% correctly.
I realize that this is not something you may notice, but wanted to keep you informed. Unless there is a change, this will complicate the 940 form at the end of the year... but we won't worry about that for now.
Friday, June 24, 2011
IRS Increases Mileage Rate
Greetings All
I do like passing along good news, no matter how small...
IRS has increased the standard mileage rate for the final six months of this year. The rate will increase to 55.5 cents a mile for all business miles driven from July 1, 2011, through Dec 31, 2011. This is an increase of 4.5 cents from the 51 cent rate in effect for the first six months of 2011.
For the full article, click on the link below.
IRS Increases Mileage Rate
That's all for now!
I do like passing along good news, no matter how small...
IRS has increased the standard mileage rate for the final six months of this year. The rate will increase to 55.5 cents a mile for all business miles driven from July 1, 2011, through Dec 31, 2011. This is an increase of 4.5 cents from the 51 cent rate in effect for the first six months of 2011.
For the full article, click on the link below.
IRS Increases Mileage Rate
That's all for now!
Monday, May 23, 2011
Hurrah! I am working!
Hurrah!!! -- I am happily at work in home office today. Short commute meant being 'at work' dressed, fed and ready for the day before 8 a.m. Life is good.
So, although the move isn't totally complete, the important stuff is all moved and set up, and will whittle-away at the rest - have until the 31st to wrap up all of the little stuff.
So, just wanted to say - "I am here, and it's good!"
Feel free to call...
Bec
So, although the move isn't totally complete, the important stuff is all moved and set up, and will whittle-away at the rest - have until the 31st to wrap up all of the little stuff.
So, just wanted to say - "I am here, and it's good!"
Feel free to call...
Bec
Monday, May 16, 2011
Moving progress...
The 'Move' is progressing on schedule so far... The office will still be closed on Friday May 20th while Brighthouse moves/installs internet and phone services... phone and fax numbers will remain the same. It is going as well as a move can go I suppose (knock on wood), so I expect to be fully operational on Monday the 23rd.
In the meantime, if you would like to update your records the new mailing address is:
PO Box 500091, Malabar FL 32950.
In the meantime, if you would like to update your records the new mailing address is:
PO Box 500091, Malabar FL 32950.
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