“In The Know” Newsletter

What year did you join Blackman & Sloop? I joined Blackman & Sloop in November of 2020. Where did you go to college? I spent 5 lovely years in Raleigh, NC at the best college/university in North Carolina: NC State. Go Pack! Why did you choose Blackman & Sloop? This...

As we come out on the other side of tax season, the team at Blackman & Sloop continues to work hard to bring the best service possible. Here are a few things that have been happening at the firm since our last newsletter. Promotions and New...

The Child Tax Credit as we know it originated during the Clinton administration, but the recently enacted American Rescue Plan created a new version. The updated version of this tax credit could have a beneficial impact on Americans struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic. The changes...

In 2020, a year when all income brackets benefited from lower tax rates, the stock market took a nosedive at the beginning of the pandemic. For investors sharp enough to see the opportunity, this was an ideal time to convert a traditional IRA into a...

After the unprecedented year we’ve just experienced, the last thing you need is to have your accounting data compromised or stolen. It would be impossible to reconstruct your QuickBooks file from scratch, and you can’t afford to have a hacker steal any of your funds. There...

What year did you join Blackman & Sloop? January 2020 Why did you choose Blackman & Sloop? My family and I wanted to relocate to the Chapel Hill/Durham area, and after interviewing with Blackman & Sloop I felt immediately comfortable with the people and their attitudes towards work/life...

Susan Puryear has been a member of the firm for five years and works as an administrative associate.  What makes Blackman & Sloop a great place for women to work? I am surrounded by so many successful women at this firm and that inspires me every...

Deetra Watson has been a member of the firm since 2005 and currently leads the assurance department. Get to know more about her below!What makes Blackman & Sloop a great place for women to work? Blackman & Sloop provides an atmosphere for all people, especially women,...

What a year it has been! As we move through tax season our team is working hard to help this year run smoothly. Here are just some of the things that have been going on since our last newsletter. Promotions and New Hires Cole Dixon joined us...

According to the National Bureau of Economic Research, in late spring of 2020 about half of American workers were working from home. Not surprisingly, many researchers believe that this pattern will continue after the pandemic is over. With this in mind, SmartAsset has examined the...