We are in the heart of tax season. Our team has been working hard, but still managed to celebrate some birthdays and anniversaries and have some relaxing fun. Here are…
In the Firm – April 2019
Employee Spotlight – Stephen Lau
What year did you join Blackman & Sloop? I joined Blackman & Sloop in 2017. Where did you go to college? I attended the University of North Carolina – Chapel…
Vacation Home Rentals: How the Income Is Taxed
If you have a second home in a resort area, or if you have been considering acquiring a second home or vacation home, you may have questions about how rental…
Increased Business-Vehicle Deductions Due to Tax Reform
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2018 and other tax reforms have brought about significant changes in the way that vehicle use is deducted for business purposes. Before getting…
Don’t Be a Victim of Cybercrooks
Well, here it is: 2019. The holiday season is over, and the season for preparing tax returns is about to begin. But unfortunately, it is also the season for scammers…
Big Tax Changes for Divorce Decrees after 2018
Welcome to 2019 and a delayed provision of the tax reform, also known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). For divorce agreements entered into after December 31, 2018,…
8 Good Things to do with Your Tax Refund
Getting a tax refund is always a great feeling. But what should you do with it? While the first thing you might be tempted to do is spend it on…
Automated Workflow Tools
We often read about how technological advances, such as artificial intelligence, will someday be used for customer-facing jobs – even eliminating the human touch. However, small firms that rely on…