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August 2011
Volume 2 Issue 3
  • Condley and Company, L.L.P. Firm News

    Condley and Company, L.L.P. is happy to announce that Jessica Moorhouse, CPA,  has been promoted to In-Charge in the Tax/Accounting Services Department. A graduate of Tarleton State University, Jessica joined Condley in June of 2009. She is a member of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. … Read More >

May 2011
Volume 2 Issue 2
  • Condley and Company, L.L.P. Launches a New Website

    On Monday, May 16, we launched a new and improved website at www.condley.cpa. We invite you to take a few minutes to check out the improvements we made for you, our valued clients and friends.  We are certain you will find this new site more resourceful, informative and user-friendly. If you have any questions or comments … Read More >

  • Tax Angles to Capital Gains and Losses

    The tax rules for offsetting capital gains and losses can be confusing, even for experienced investors. Saving grace: The new 2010 Tax Relief Act extends favorable tax treatment for long-term capital gains. This latest extension lasts through 2012. For simplicity, the following discussion is limited to capital gains and losses arising from sales of securities. … Read More >

  • The Real “Power” in Estate Planning

    The thought of being incapacitated—either permanently or temporarily—certainly is not a pleasant one. Nevertheless, it is important to take precautions in the event you suddenly become incapable of managing your financial affairs. No one is immune. One common means of ensuring some measure of protection is to create a “power of attorney.” In particular, it … Read More >

  • 22 Business Deductions You Might Overlook

    If you own or manage a small business, you are probably well aware that you can deduct the ordinary and necessary expenses of operating the business. But did you know that the definition of “ordinary and necessary” business expenses comprises a lot more than the usual laundry list of personal computers, staplers and labor costs? … Read More >

February 2011
Volume 2 Issue 1
  • Should You Give to a Donor-advised Fund?

    Wealthy entrepreneurs with charitable intentions may choose to set up a private foundation. But a more convenient alternative is gaining in popularity: the donor-advised fund. This technique may be especially appropriate if you need to devote more time to business activities in the current economic environment. The fund does most of the hard work for … Read More >

  • Should You Take the SIMPLE Approach?

    If you are concerned about the complexities of administering a qualified retirement plan for your small business, there is a relatively “simple” alternative to consider: the Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees—aptly called the SIMPLE, for short. SIMPLEs have been around for almost 15 years, but are not as well known as 401(k) plans. A … Read More >