When it comes to things you look forward to doing, filing your taxes generally does not make the list. We understand! However, putting off filing until the last minute tends not to be a good strategy for most people. In fact, there are a number of reasons why you should work with Shaw & Associates, [...]

Tax season is here, and if you’re like most people, you’re not looking forward to preparing your return. Not only is it a labor-intensive project, you are often left wondering if there are ways to save more of your hard-earned income that you didn’t know about. Or worse, you may worry that you’ve made an [...]

You’ve worked hard and your employer rewards you with a holiday bonus. While you greatly appreciate it, it leaves you asking yourself, “What are the tax implications of this gift?” Shaw & Associates, your tax accountant in Fort Collins has the answer! Bonus Basics Here are the questions we are most frequently asked about holiday [...]

For many people, Social Security will play an important role in their retirement financial plan. However, with fairly regular tweaks to the program, it’s important to stay current on the latest updates, especially as you begin to approach retirement age. Here are a few things to be aware of from Shaw & Associates, your Fort [...]

Successful businesses are always looking for ways to make their operations more efficient and cost effective. One of the areas where that is easy to do is bookkeeping. As a trusted Fort Collins business accountant, we know that companies sometimes struggle to stay on top of their books. These organizations can benefit in many ways [...]

  Are You Spending Unnecessary Time Managing Your Own Books? Accurate accounting and bookkeeping are critical to the success of every company — large or small. So, the line item in your budget for the help you need to keep your financials accurate and up-to-date is a critical investment. That said, some companies prefer a [...]

As far as retirement plans go, the 401(k) plan is among the most common and most popular. If you work for a company of any size, it’s likely you can participate in one. While it’s fairly easy to get signed up and then put the plan on “autopilot” so to speak, take it from your [...]

Demystifying Retirement Plans from Your Fort Collins Accountant Vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry? Shaken or stirred? Americans love to have options. But, when it comes to funding retirement, the number of choices available can lead to confusion and frustration. Furthermore, it can result in a total lack of action to get one or more retirement funds [...]

You’ve made the decision to follow your passion and start a business. Congratulations! No doubt you are eager to start making progress toward launching your new venture. As a leading Fort Collins business accountant, we like to remind people that there are things you can do to maximize your chances for business success. One is [...]

While accurate and timely accounting practices are critical to the success of any company, they typically aren’t functions that many business owners are equipped to handle on their own. However, the perceived expense typically dissuades them from getting outside help. As a Fort Collins CPA Firm that has helped hundreds of businesses navigate the overwhelming [...]