Earlier this year, we shared some of our favorite books (see part 1 and part 2) and the response was quite favorable, so we thought we’d share a few more. read more…
The 6 Business Expenses Every Small Business Should Monitor
Running a small business can be challenging. Owners must always strike a balance between having the tools they need to run the business and controlling expenses. read more…
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Setting Up Your Real Estate Investment Business
What We’re Reading: Books We’ve Found Value in Reading Last Year
At Zinner & Co. we place tremendous value on education and professional growth.We constantly strive to learn new things and actively engage in self-improvement. One very valuable way to do this is through reading.
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IRS Sending Warning Letters to Cryptocurrency Holders
The IRS has begun sending letters to more than 10,000 cryptocurrency holders with a warning that they may have violated federal tax law.
The letters state those who have profited from the trade or use of cryptocurrencies (such as Bitcoin) may be subject to a variety of taxes including capital gains.
FASB Votes to Further Delay the Implementation of New Lease Standards
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has unanimously approved a proposed delay of the effective date to implement new lease accounting standards as defined in ASU 2016-02. read more…
Ohio Initiates New Registration Process for New Pass-Through Entities
The Ohio Department of Taxation announced they have begun a new process for 
registering new pass-through entities (PTE.) In the past, the department’s old computer system registered and created accounts for new PTEs upon the filing of their first return. One challenge with this process was that many PTEs made estimated payments prior to filing their first return. read more…
6 Reasons Undergrads Should Consider a Career in Accounting
Zinner & Co. is deeply committed to developing the next generation of aspiring accountants. Each year, Zinner invests heavily to hire, train and mentor college interns. It’s a way to give back to the industry and attract great prospective employees.
We frequently hear the following question – “Is accounting still a viable career choice for undergrads?”
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7 Keys to Successfully Mentoring Employees
One of the surest ways to keep your best employees is to take an active role in their growth and development. Doing so casts you into the role of a mentor, someone who can help them grow and reach their full potential, whatever that may be.
4 Reasons Your Website MUST be Mobile Friendly
Your organization’s website should be one of your most valuable assets. It’s like a 24/7/365 salesperson that is constantly generating new sales leads and customers. However, if your website isn’t designed with mobile, you’ll be lucky if anyone sees it at all.
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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.
Zinner & Co. Sponsors 2021 Magic of Lights
Zinner & Co. is pleased to continue its support and sponsorship of the Magic of LightsTM, being held at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Berea, from Nov. 24 through Jan. 2, between the hours of 5:30 and 10 p.m. Magic of LightsTM is a yearly tradition...
Year-End Tax Planning
As we approach the end of 2021, it is important to take a closer look at your tax and financial plans. This year likely brought challenges and disruptions that significantly impacted your personal and financial situation including the continued global pandemic, remote...
Ohio JFS Unveils New Insurance Tax System
The State of Ohio Department of Job and Family Services recently announced a new unemployment insurance tax system will go live in December. The State of Ohio Unemployment Resource for Claimants and Employers, otherwise known as the SOURCE, will provide users with a...
Provide Tax Preparers with Tax Variance Notices
Often taxpayers will provide their tax preparer with most of their pertinent information needed to file tax returns. However, they sometimes forget to pass along notices from a tax authority, which could impact returns. For instance, when the Ohio Department of...
Employee Retention Credit
Available for the 2020 – 2021 Tax Years One of the most beneficial and underutilized tax credits introduced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic relief funds is the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). To date, our clients have filed and claimed ERC refunds exceeding...
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