At Johnson, Mackowiak & Associates, LLP, we know that our success as an accounting firm depends on maintaining an excellent team. That’s why we offer challenging opportunities, competitive compensation and a flexible and comfortable work environment where you’ll feel like part of the family. JMA is currently hiring full- and part-time CPAs, accountants and tax...
Read MoreDid you know you can create a free account, called my Social Security with the Social Security Administration (SSA). This account allows you to easily access many of the SSA’s services online, anywhere and from any device. Through your my Social Security account you can apply for retirement, disability, and Medicare benefits, check the status of an application or...
Read MoreThe IRS has updated the Uniform Lifetime Table for the first time since 2002. This lowers the amount / size of the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) thereby allowing you to keep more of your assets in your tax–deferred account. The smaller RMD will also lessen your tax liability. Should you have any questions, please contact our office! Fredonia 716.672.4770...
Read MoreJohnson, Mackowiak & Associates, LLP (JMA) Partners Dave Mackowiak, Denise Veloski, and Linda J Harris have announced that Julie L. Jagoda-Booth, CPA has joined the JMA firm as partner. At JMA, Jagoda-Booth will focus primarily on non-profit accounting and auditing, individual, small business and estate taxes, and consulting. Jagoda-Booth is also a QuickBooks®...
Read MoreThe IRS is behind on the processing of returns, here’s why. Click here to read the article by Ruth Singleton published June 27, 2022, Issuing Her Midyear Report, Taxpayer Advocate Says Backlog ‘Is Still Crushing the IRS’.
Read MoreThe IRS announced an increase in the standard mileage rates for the rest of the year. Beginning July 1, 2022, the rates are 62.5 cents per mile for business use of an automobile and 22 cents per mile for costs of using an automobile as a medical or moving expense. (IR 2022-124, 6/9/2022; Ann 2022-13, 2022-26 IRB) Read the full posting on...
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