Debra Newby Watkins CPA
CPA's not only count, they make change.
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  • Candy from Mexico, Sugar from Minnesota

    Candy maker, Kirk Vashaw, of Spangler Candy Company, the maker of Dum Dums lollipops states that he could pay no taxes (zero tax rate!) and have no regulations and would still not be able to compete with foreign producers of candy because of the Far...
  • The Heat is on Contract Labor

    The Wall Street Journal reports that the IRS and the Department of Labor (DOL) are increasing the pressure on employers to properly classify their workers through payroll audits.  A goal has been set to investigate 6,000 employers. The authors...
  • Taxable Scholarships

      Tax-Free Scholarships and Fellowships A scholarship or fellowship is tax free (excludable from gross income) only if you are a candidate for a degree at an eligible educational institution. A scholarship or fellowship is tax free only...
  • Get out of jail free card

    Well, not jail exactly. Many employers prefer to classify employees as contractors to avoid paying payroll taxes and employee benefits.  If the IRS , state employment agency, or the Department of Labor (DOL) audits a taxpayer and determines that ...
  • Amplify Austin

    Join the first community wide giving festival through Amplify Austin.  How It Works Visit this website (AmplifyATX.org) during Amplify Austin Day, which starts at 7pm, March 4 and ends 7pm, March 5. At that time, this website will be transforme...

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