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Educational Achievement

M.S. Accounting In case you have wondered why I have been behind in my blog writing there is a very good reason.  I have been working on a M.S. Degree in Accounting at Scranton University! Last Friday I finished my course work for the degree.  The ceremony is in May of 2019!  I am looking forward to celebrating […]

Upcoming Tax Season

As the year draws to a close, now’s an excellent time to review your current tax planning strategies to ensure they’re still meeting your needs and develop plans for 2018. It’s also a good time to take advantage of last-minute planning opportunities that could save you money now and in the coming year. With all […]

Using QuickBooks for Restaurants

Whether you’re operating a food truck or running a white tablecloth establishment looking for its first Michelin star, chances are that business accounting is not among your favorite tasks.  To emphasize the importance of good accounting practices, a survey by restaurantowner.com found 70 percent of owners who received monthly financial statements were profitable. 75 percent […]

QuickBooks Software and Training at No Cost to You!

I am so excited to announce that I am now working as a QuickBooks and Accounting trainer at the Holistic School of Business! I accepted this position because it presents a truly outstanding opportunity for my clients to work with me at NO-COST! Please allow me to explain… You can apply for a $2,500 grant […]

Diana Sheltra Earns Elite Fellow Designation from NAEA

For Immediate Release Vermont Tax Practitioner Completes Rigorous National Tax Practice Institute™ Diana Sheltra, EA Earned Elite Designation Washington, DC – November 14, 2016, Diana Sheltra, EA, has earned the prestigious Fellow designation from the National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA) for completing the three levels of the National Tax Practice Institute (NTPI®). This achievement demonstrates […]

Improving Your Business Credit

Credit may be the lifeblood of small business, but it’s particularly vulnerable to toxins. And once you’re infected, those credit scores bring a triple-whammy of higher interest rates for loans or a possible loan denial, potential increases in insurance costs, and difficulty in securing favorable terms with suppliers. Vermont accounting firm at Sheltra Tax & Accounting, […]

Reasonable Cause Penalty Abatements for Delinquent Taxes

If your request for the First-Time Penalty abatement fails the next course of action is Reasonable Cause Penalty Abatement. The taxpayer or Enrolled Agent would submit a written request for penalty relief based on a reasonable cause. Accepted Reasons for Penalty Abatement: Natural or man-made disasters. A taxpayer’s death, serious illness, incapacitation. Tax preparer errors. Bookkeeper/accountant […]

IRS Penalty Abatements for Delinquent Taxes

It is not uncommon for a taxpayer to fall behind in their taxes. They may have started a new business did not pay estimated taxes during the year, or self-employment income has increased substantially from the prior year. Or, one spouse was unaware that the other spouse had not been paying the taxes. Whatever the […]

Tips for Choosing a Payroll Service

When business owners talk about the excitement of running their company, the joy of doing payroll almost never comes up. Payroll is meticulous, labor intensive, and riddled with the chance to make costly mistakes. That’s why more and more owners are outsourcing the task. In addition to buying the increased expertise in an atmosphere of […]

Gifts for Clients and Tax Deductions: What you Need to Know

You foster strong relationships with your customers through exceptional service and value. But a thank-you gift never hurts. In addition to the goodwill you earn as a gift-giver, you also earn a small tax deduction from the IRS. A very small tax deduction, which is limited to a maximum of $25 for each client. The […]