Stanton L. Cassels CPA, PA

08/06/2018

Payroll Services:

What business owner has the time to process payroll AND keep the company and employees moving?

The ever changing federal, state and local guidelines make it hard to keep up with and even harder to do correctly.

Weekly, semi-weekly, or even monthly, we can process the payroll checks or direct deposit AND the quarterly filing.

End of year W-2, W-3 and 1099s are also services we provide to our clients.

How good would it feel to know that your payroll & taxes are paid, filed and completed on time, EVERY time?

That's what WE do, so you can do what YOU do!

08/02/2018

Meet The President, Stanton L Cassels!
Stan is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the SC Association of Certified Public Accountants.
He earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Accounting for the University of South Carolina. He is currently on the board for multiple non-profit organizations.
Stan brings over 30 years experience to the team.
In her spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, friends, and his Italian Greyhound, Oliver.

07/30/2018

07/23/2018

Churches & Religious Organizations | Internal Revenue Service

In case you were wondering, yes, churches and religious organizations have different options availablewith the IRS. Learn more below. We can help to answer any additional questions you may have!

Exemption Requirements - 501(c)(3) Organizations A brief description of the requirements for exemption under IRC Section 501(c)(3). Unrelated Business Income Tax Unrelated business income tax requirements for tax-exempt organizations. Filing Requirements A brief description of annual filing requirem...

07/18/2018

QuickBooks ProAdvisor - casselscpa.com

Ever wish you had just a little bit more training in QuickBooks for those day to day tasks? Our experienced ProAdvisors can show you fast and effective ways to work through your QuickBooks file.

Click here to see the hands on training we offer.

Give us a call today!

07/13/2018

Aiken Downtown Development Association

07/10/2018

Meet Debbie Waters, Staff Accountant!

Debbie specializes in bookkeeping and income tax preparation. She is a Notary Public for the State of South Carolina. Her degree in Accounting was earned from Aiken Technical College.

Debbie brings over 30 years experience to the team.

In her spare time, she enjoys life on the family farm,
playing with her grandchildren, and church activities.

07/04/2018

Happy 4th of July!
God bless the USA!

06/21/2018

Child and Dependent Care Information | Internal Revenue Service

It's the first day of Summer!
Thinking about summer camp for the little ones?
Take a look at the dependent care items here.

If you paid someone to care for a child or a dependent so you could work, you may be able to reduce your federal income tax by claiming the credit for child and dependent care expenses on your tax return.

06/18/2018

Don't let the anxiety of taxes raise your blood pressure.
We can help you to understand what is needed, expected and clear that confusion. Give us a call today!

06/13/2018

South Carolina Department of Revenue : Sign Up to Stay in Touch

Stay up to date with South Carolina Department of Revenue news! Sign up for the newsletter. It's filled with information and events. Click below to sign up.

06/08/2018

www.irs.gov

Using contractors or vendors for labor? Play is safe and have them complete a Form W-9. This information will allow you the opportunity to issue a Form 1099-Misc at the end of the year, if the threshold is reached. Better safe than sorry, right?

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf

06/05/2018

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06/01/2018

2018 Withholding Calculator

It is strongly encourage you to try this calculator to be sure you are claiming the right thing on your paycheck. Doing so now can provide the opportunity to change or edit these items before it adds up at the end of the year.

Take a minute to do this.

05/29/2018

IRS now billing those who filed but didn’t pay; Many payment options available | Internal Revenue Service

It's official, if you don't pay, you will get a bill.

If you ever get a notice and you aren't quite sure what it is for, don't hesitate to call. We can look into it for you and assure you of what needs to be done.

IR-2018-128, May 29, 2018 — The IRS today advised those now receiving tax bills because they filed on time but didn’t pay in full that there are many easy options for paying what they owe to the IRS.

05/15/2018

Are you E-Verifying your employees?

It is required that you complete the E-verify process on every employee as well as entering their information into the SC New Hire website.

As part of our payroll service, we can do this for you and ensure that you are up to date on all required filing.

Isn't it nice to not have to worry about all those crazy laws?

05/13/2018

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms, stepmoms, mother-in-laws, and even those moms that have to be daddy, too. The world is blessed to have each and every one of you! Enjoy your day!

05/11/2018

About Us - casselscpa.com

Get to know your accountants.

Check out the About Us page on our website. We might just have more in common than you think!

05/02/2018

2018 Withholding Calculator

Avoid those big payments at the end of the year! Try this paycheck calculator and be sure you won't be left footing the bill on April 15th!

04/26/2018

Refunds | Internal Revenue Service

By now, you should have seen your Federal tax refund. If you haven't, try checking on the status here.

Information about refunds associated with filing taxes. Status of a return is usually available within 24 hours after the IRS has received an e-filed return or 4 weeks after a paper return received by mail.

04/24/2018

South Carolina Department of Revenue

Are you planning to claim the 🆕 Motor Fuel Income Tax Credit when you file your state income tax return next year? Don't forget to keep saving your receipts!

⛽️ Fuel receipts must show the number of gallons purchased in South Carolina in 2018.

🔧 Maintenance invoices must show the car model, amount, and type of preventative maintenance work performed in South Carolina in 2018.

👎Fuel purchased/preventative maintenance performed outside of South Carolina may not be used in determining the credit.

Check out our news release for more information: https://goo.gl/Kz9Yxv

04/23/2018

It’s time to be ready for 2018.
A few items have increased this year.
• Tax brackets
• Standard deductions
• Personal exemption phaseout ranges
• Health Savings Account contribution limit
• Earned Income Tax Credit
• Income limits for Retirement Savings

04/18/2018

A very heartfelt thank you to our clients and staff as we survive another tax season.

02/14/2018

Client Links - casselscpa.com

Use the Client Links page on our website to track your refunds.
There are links for Federal, SC and GA.

While you are on the site, feel free to look around.

02/08/2018

Reminder: The IRS is not beginning to process returns that claim Earned Income Tax Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit until February 27, 2018. That means it will take longer to get your refund, if one is due to you. Your return might be accepted, but will not be processed until after that date.

02/05/2018

Do I Qualify for Earned Income Tax Credit EITC | Internal Revenue Service

Getting that extra money back is pretty important.
Find out here if you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit.

You qualify for EITC if you have earned income and adjusted gross income within certain limits; you meet the basic rules; you either meet the rules for those without a qualifying child; or you have a child that meets all the qualifying child rules for you or your spouse, if you file a joint return.

01/23/2018

South Carolina Department of Revenue

It's 2018! Start saving ⛽️ receipts on fuel purchases made and preventative maintenance performed in South Carolina to claim the 🆕 motor fuel income tax credit during the 2019 filing season. Check out our news release for more information: https://goo.gl/Kz9Yxv

01/19/2018

Are you questioning what to gather for your tax return?
This checklist should help. There may be additional items that are needed, but this will help to get the ball rolling.

01/17/2018

Getting ready for your 2017 Income Tax Return? Don't forget all to report all income!

Examples of income are:

Wages (W-2)
1099-Misc
Pension & Annuity Income
Retirement Income
Social Security Income
Unemployment Benefits
Tips & Gratuities
Alimony

If you are unsure of what you should report as income, give us a call. We can advise you on this.

01/15/2018

There are only 3 months until the due date for SC 1041 Fiduciary Income Tax Returns, if you are a calendar year filing.

Call today to get the ball rolling on these!

01/11/2018

Employer Portal - Employer Portal Login

Georgia Department of Labor now has an Employer Portal.
Create an account below.

Employer Portal - New

File Quarterly Tax and Wage Reports
Submit a tax payment
Maintain and change employer address
Reset password
View report and payment history
View Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Employers

The 2018 Employer Tax Rate Notices for non-domestic / non-household employers will be mailed on or before December 31, 2017. Welcome to the Georgia Department of Labor Employer Portal. All first time users are required to Establish Administrator Access.The first person establishing access is the adm...

01/09/2018

dew.sc.gov

For those that didn't know, there is a decrease in the 2018 Unemployment rate. The link below should provide further detail as well as an updated chart.

01/03/2018

Tax Scams Consumer Alerts | Internal Revenue Service

Don't fall victim to the scams.
So many clients have called and asked about these calls threatening to come to their work and have them arrested, and it's all a scam.

Please click the link below for more details and helpful hints.

When in doubt, call your accountant.
You're peace of mind is what we deliver each and every day.

The IRS urges taxpayers not to fall victim to tax scams. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

12/20/2017

With a warm heart, the firm here at Stanton L Cassels CPA, PA would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We hope for great things to come in 2018, as we help close out your 2017 year.

Thanks to our faithful clients, existing and new.

12/11/2017

Bringing in the Christmas spirit with a few decorations to brighten the office space. After all, we only have 2 weeks til Santa comes!