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Understanding Capital Expenses and Depreciation for Your Business

October 12, 2022

As a business owner, it’s important to understand how capital expenses and their subsequent depreciation can affect your business. Both capital expenses and depreciation are tax deductible, which can save you money come tax time. However, it’s important to know the difference between the two and how they can affect your business. What are Capital…

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Business Structure & Taxes, a Guide for Business Owners

September 26, 2022

The early days of establishing a new business are full of excitement and to-do lists. There are many tasks that have to be taken care of to get a new business off the ground, but one of the first decisions – and sometimes most impactful- you will make is about the structure of your business.…

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Accounting and Tax Planning for Medical Practices

August 23, 2022

Medical professionals often struggle with financial management. This is due to the specialized nature of their work and the unique challenges it presents. That’s where a CPA who specializes in accounting and tax services for healthcare professionals comes in. At SME CPAs, we have a team of experienced CPAs who understand the intricacies of accounting…

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Key Differences Between an In-House CFO and an Outsourced CFO Partner

June 30, 2022

When you’re ready to take the step of entrusting the financial management of your business to someone else, you want to make sure you take the right step. For some businesses, that might mean hiring their own CFO as a full-time member of the team. For others, finding a trusted CFO Services partner that can…

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How to Find a Virtual CFO for your business 

June 30, 2022

If you’re running a small or medium-sized business, you may not have the need (or budget) for a full-time CFO on staff. But that doesn’t mean you can’t benefit from the expertise and guidance of a qualified financial professional. A Virtual CFO (or Outsourced CFO) can provide many of the same services as an in-house…

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SME CPAs celebrates 70th anniversary

March 7, 2022

70 years of serving the Greater Augusta Region This year marks the 70th anniversary of SME CPAs, one of the leading accounting firms in the region being nationally recognized as one of America’s Best Tax Firm in Forbes, listed in the top 400 CPA Firms by Inside Public Accounting and rated Best of Accounting for…

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Celebrating Women’s History in Accounting and Finance

March 3, 2022

In honor of International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating several women who left their mark on the fields of finance and accounting, and a few of our CPAs are reflecting on how women before them inspired their journeys toward becoming CPAs.  Without the powerful and courageous women in history that set the pace for generations to…

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Send documents, e-sign and submit your SME CPA payment securely from your home.

January 18, 2022

Our goal is to make tax time simpler, more efficient, and less stressful for you. We wanted to remind you of your options in case you are not able to or do not feel comfortable enough to come into one of our two physical offices. If that is the case, below are a few options to get…

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How to Scan Tax Documents for Digital Submission

December 10, 2021

Let’s face it, tax season requires clients and accountants to share large amounts of data – mostly in the form of paper documents. Since the onset of COVID, our team has adjusted the way we share and collect tax documents.    Dropping off an envelope full of tax documents to your accountant is becoming more of…

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Business Tax Planning for 2021

October 19, 2021

Business owners wear several hats a day. They have to design their services, market themselves, manage a small team, handle salaries and payments, and much more. So, it’s no surprise that when it comes around to doing your corporate taxes, you might find yourself overwhelmed. To remain in good standing with your state and avoid…

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