by Todd Culpepper | Sep 6, 2017
The majority of Americans think about paying taxes only when tax season rolls around—sometime between January 1 and that year’s filing deadline. That works for salaried or hourly employees if their companies automatically take out taxes every pay period, but what... 
by Todd Culpepper | Aug 11, 2017
Dealing with finances is inevitable. Whether on behalf of a business or your family, at some point you’ll have to wade into the murky waters of taxes, accounting, or investments. Unless you like to memorize tax code for fun, it’s probably a good idea to hire an... 
by Todd Culpepper | Jul 7, 2017
Are you thinking about converting your traditional IRA into a Roth IRA? You don’t have to do much research before you realize that the process is clear as mud. Let’s bring some clarity to the situation. The benefits of converting an IRA depend upon several factors... 
by Todd Culpepper | Jun 26, 2017
Forensic accounting can bring clarity and peace of mind to a variety of delicate situations. Maybe you’re worried that you or your business have been the victim of fraud and you need an expert to examine your books and figure out what really happened. Perhaps you... 
by Todd Culpepper | Apr 11, 2017
At Culpepper CPA we find ourselves working often with new business owners, many of whom are self-employed for the first time. As you can imagine, we field many questions about self-employment tax, estimated tax payment penalties, and the transition from W2 income to... 
by Todd Culpepper | Mar 29, 2017
Does tax season have you feeling like a sailor aboard the Titanic? You see the iceberg coming and you just can’t turn the ship in time. Mayday! Does your tax iceberg look more like an April 15 (okay, April 18 this year because of the 15th falling on a weekend)... 
by Todd Culpepper | Mar 22, 2017
“The only things that are certain are death and taxes.” We’ve all heard that, right? Though that oft-quoted line holds more truth than we may be willing to admit, it reinforces a fatalistic view of tax filings as a necessary evil. Reading a handful of blog posts may... 
by Todd Culpepper | Mar 15, 2017
Thinking about doing your taxes yourself? Many individuals, business professionals, and companies go the DIY route. When tax time rolls around, they renew the license on their tax preparation software; dive headfirst into the sea of the forms, credits, and write-offs;... 
by Todd Culpepper | Jan 19, 2017
Even though we are only a few months into 2017, it’s never too early to start thinking about year-end planning. With tax law, the only thing constant is change, and this year is no different. I mean, we have to keep all those lawyers and accountants in business by...
