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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Doug Stives joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the reasons why the top tax bracket in the new tax bill for businesses should be the same for big and small businesses.
Doug Stives joins Jim Blasingame to explain why removing the state income tax deduction in the new tax bill won’t hurt that many taxpayers in states like New Jersey.
Doug Stives joins Jim Blasingame to report on the increase in HSAs because of Obamacare, plus a report on his recent trip to Greece.
Doug Stives joins Jim Blasingame to report on Section 127 which allows an employer to pay for education for employees without either paying taxes on the expense.
Doug Stives joins Jim Blasingame to report on why the financial statements of small businesses prove that they can’t afford an increase in minimum wage.