What year did you join Blackman & Sloop? 2021 – first as a seasonal tax preparer, and then as a full-time tax associate on June 1st. Why did you choose Blackman & Sloop? I first learned about Blackman & Sloop when living in Texas and I saw that...
HAPPY NEW YEAR! As the 2022 year begins, our team is getting into the swing of things for tax season. Take a look at the exciting things that have been happening since our last newsletter. Promotions and New Hires: Welcome Kerry, Jennipher, Julie, and Caryn! Kerry...
Believe it or not, the New Year is here. If you’re trying to wrap your head around everything that’s ahead, one of the best things you can do is prepare yourself financially. Here are a few tasks you can get started on right away. Look Back...
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the Producer Price Index (PPI)—the measure of the average change over time in prices, goods, and services that producers experienced for their input costs—saw a substantial rise, as detailed in the bureau’s latest report issued on...
January is always such a transitional month. You’re trying to wrap up everything that didn’t get done during a hectic December. At the same time, you have to jump into the new year and start doing your regularly-scheduled work. It can be hard to tell...
For tax purposes, the term “basis” refers to the monetary value used to measure a gain or loss. For instance, if you purchase shares of a stock for $1,000, your basis in that stock is $1,000; if you then sell those shares for $3,000, the...
Disabled individuals, as well as parents of disabled children, may qualify for a number of tax credits and other tax benefits. Listed below are several tax credits and other benefits that are available if you or someone listed on your federal tax return is disabled. Increased...
What year did you join Blackman & Sloop? I joined in February of 2021. I was fortunate enough to join before the very fun beach trip this summer! Where did you go to college? Appalachian State University. I had the pleasure of spending my college years in the...
Fall is in the air, but we are still reminiscing about the amazing summer we had! The firm was able to take some breaks and enjoy summer by traveling, recharging, and spending time with our families and friends. Whether we took vacations or decided on...
With home mortgage rates at historic lows, it may be appropriate for you to consider refinancing your current mortgage. However, refinancing may not always be the greatest idea, even though mortgage rates are low, and even when your friends, relatives, and coworkers are bragging about...
