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Sue Krantz Completes Term on Rape Crisis Center Board

Sue Krantz Completes Term on Rape Crisis Center Board

Zinner & Co. partner Sue Krantz, CPA, CGMA, recently completed her term on the Board of the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center.

For the past nine years, Krantz was honored to serve, most recently as Treasurer and a member of the Executive Committee. 

sue-zinner“While my term has come to a close, I was proud and in awe of the significant accomplishments, which took place at CRCC while I was a member of the Board,” she said. “CRCC expanded its offices and staffing in order to improve access to its free services, which are now offered in four counties, in many regional satellite offices and at partner agency locations.”

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IRS Launches Identity Theft Central

IRS Launches Identity Theft Central

The Internal Revenue Service launched an online resource called Identity Theft Central to help taxpayers report identity theft and teach them how to protect themselves against it.

Identity TheftThis new resource provides information to alert taxpayers to the signs of identity theft, actions to take if they become a victim and advice on how to protect personal identity and data.

Located within the IRS website, Identity Theft Central offers specific information for taxpayers, tax professionals and businesses.

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Plan for Tax Season

Plan for Tax Season

Many individuals may think the time to plan for tax season occurs during the tax season, which occurs after their tax year has ended.

Unfortunately, this is often too late to make any adjustments, which may have benefited the taxpayer.  

Similarly, businesses can also fall into this line of thinking and fail to plan for tax season during their tax year.

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Plan for Tax Season

Is This Expense Deductible In 2019?

iStock-1129640389_tax deductionThe tax code is long and complicated and oftentimes, taxpayers do not know what deductions or credits are available, which means they cannot take advantage of possible savings.

With so many changes under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and the 2019 SECURE Act now in place, changes have been made regarding the deductibility of expenses that both business and individual taxpayers may not be aware of. read more…

The SECURE Act of 2019

The SECURE Act of 2019

A new piece of legislation enacted in late December will help simplify the retirement system and help individuals increase their savings.

Small-Bus-RetirementThe “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement” Act or SECURE Act, which was part of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020 expands opportunities for individuals to increase their savings, and makes administrative simplifications to the retirement system.

Among the major changes for individuals are:

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Zinner & Co. Sponsors Cleveland Play House’s 20th Annual Festival of Trees

Zinner & Co. Sponsors Cleveland Play House’s 20th Annual Festival of Trees

Zinner & Co. is pleased to sponsor and support our long-time client, The Cleveland Play House, and their 20th Annual Festival of Trees.festival of trees

The Festival is located in the Allen Theatre Lobby and features over 30 holiday trees decorated and sponsored by leading artists, designers and community organizations. In addition to the tree displays, the festival will feature live choral performances and free photos with Santa.

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Long Live Your Budget!

Long Live Your Budget!

Last year you thoughtfully constructed a budget. You painstakingly evaluated your projected income and expenses. You pored over your cash flow projections. You wiled away the hours getting the best snapshot you could of your business in the year to come.

Well, the 4th quarter is here. How did last year’s budget fair? How often did you revisit it? Did you keep it up-to-date?long live your budget

If you’re like most companies, you probably haven’t touched your budget since you constructed it. Or perhaps you’ve occasionally looked at it to see how you’re doing on your budget vs. actual.

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7 Best Practices for QuickBooks Use

7 Best Practices for QuickBooks Use

If you are using QuickBooks, you are not alone. In fact, QuickBooks is the market share leader for small business accounting. Like most software packages, most users do not take advantage of the full capabilities of the system.

To get the most out of your investment in QuickBooks, you should look at using more of the systems features while avoiding some of the common mistakes. The following is a list of best practices you should consider implementing for your small business: read more…

5 Reasons You Should Begin Planning for Tax Season NOW

5 Reasons You Should Begin Planning for Tax Season NOW

It’s the 4th quarter. The holidays are right around the corner. The last thing you may want to think about is income taxes … but there are some compelling reasons why you should be thinking ahead.

Last year’s tax season saw the biggest change to the tax code in over 30 years. At the end of the tax season, we noted that one of the lessons learned was that individuals who engage us in tax planning early, on average, fared much better than those who did not. There are some very important reasons for this: read more…

Since 1938, Zinner has counseled individuals and businesses from start-up to succession. At Zinner, we strive to ensure we understand your business and recognize threats that could impact your financial situation.
How to select the correct PC for your needs

Choosing the right PC can be a difficult decision, especially for those who are not tech-savvy. With so many options available in the market, it is important to understand the factors you need to consider when you are investing in a new PC. Here are some of the things...

Dangers of not Taking a Break from Technology

In today's world, technology has become an integral part of our lives. It has revolutionized the way we communicate, work, and interact with the world around us. With the advancement of technology, it has become easier and more convenient to access information,...

Take a Break from Technology

Many of us have our faces stuck on screens most of the day. You are either working at a computer, picking up a cell phone to answer email, cruising through social media, or just looking at notifications when you hear that special ding. According to research by dscout,...

Pay Attention to Your Emails and Make Sure They Are Real

We all get emails from UPS, Walmart, Costco and other big retailers, airlines or travel resorts, but are they real? Cybercriminals are always looking for ways to get your information, steal money or steal your identity. They will create emails that look like they are...

Password Managers for Personal Use

It feels like two or three times a day, there is a report in the media about a company admitting its data was breached and customer information, including passwords, was stolen. Even large firms or companies such as Facebook, Twitter and Target have admitted to...

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