Doug Stives

Interview with Doug Stives

In his first visit with Jim, Doug talks with Jim about how CPAs begin working with a new small business client in the beginning of the relationship, plus tips on how to interview a CPA. They include the importance of business planning in their discussion.

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Does GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain's tax proposal have merit? Doug Stives joins Jim Blasingame to explain how Herman Cain's "9-9-9" tax reform would work and whether it would solve problems or create more.
Do you have control over how much income tax you will pay this year? Doug Stives joins Jim Blasingame to reveal more tax planning advice, including how to manage tax payments from one year to the next.
You can take some control over how you pay income tax. Doug Stives joins Jim Blasingame to discuss what has changed and what has stayed the same in the tax code, and offer tips on effective tax planning.
What retirement plan is best for you and your small business? Doug Stives joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the steps to take to start a retirement plan, including a short overview of the IRA, the SEP and SIMPLE plans.
Do you have a separate retirement plan? Doug Stives joins Jim Blasingame to offer ideas on how to use the provisions in the tax code to help pay for education, training, travel, and your retirement planning.