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IRS Advisory – Prepaid Property Taxes MAY Be Deductible in 2017
Prepaid Real Property Taxes May Be Deductible in 2017 if ASSESSED and PAID in 2017 IRS Statements and Announcements - The Internal Revenue Service advised tax professionals and taxpayers today that pre-paying 2018 state and local real property taxes in 2017 may be tax...
Last Minute Tax Planning Ideas In Light of the New Tax Bill
As the year comes to an end and we begin reviewing the implications of the new tax reform bill, here are a few last suggestions for you and/or your business. Tax Reform Is Here - Four Moves to Make By the End of Year As always, please call one of our Tax Professionals...
The Trump Tax Reform Plan – What Is and What May Be
Major tax reform enactment is a rare event, with the last occurring back in 1986 under President Ronald Reagan. As a result, current discussions could pan out to be much ado about nothing; however, with the solid majorities that Trump and the Republicans hold in both...
McConnell & Jones LLP Receives Houston Business Journal’s Diversity in Business Award
McConnell & Jones LLP (MJ) received the mid-sized company Diversity in Business award from the Houston Business Journal at the Inaugural Diversity in Business Awards ceremony held last Thursday at the Hilton Americas Hotel located in Houston, Texas. The Houston...
McConnell & Jones’ Manager Recognized as a Certified Information System Auditor Further Expanding Information Technology Audit Services
McConnell & Jones’ consulting manager, Jose Reyes, has successfully completed the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) exam and completed all requirements for the CISA certification from ISACA, formerly the Information Systems Audit and Control...
Diwali Greetings
By Hasmukh Joshi, ACA My Dear Auditor Friends, Namaste! On the occasion of Diwali, I am sending you best wishes for the upcoming Hindu New Year. I have gone through our several years of relations and related the experiences in my personal, social, and...
Be Smart About Giving to Hurricane Victims
From Texas to Florida, a large swath of the United States was recently slammed with back-to-back hurricanes, leaving flooded streets, damaged buildings and wreckage all around. Huge economic costs will be associated with these hurricanes. Economic Impact AccuWeather...
Marketing Coordinator, Leeandria Williams, Selected for Houston Black Leadership Institute Class V
The Houston Black Leadership Institute has selected McConnell & Jones’ marketing coordinator, Leeandria Williams, as a member of the HBLI Class V leadership program. Sponsored by the Greater Houston Black Chamber Foundation, HBLI offers guidance and mentorship to...
Fill Your IRA & 401(k) to the Brim
Some people say that 50 is the new 30. Living longer and healthier lives might make you feel young if you are 50, but your retirement account begs to differ. Anyone who’s turning 50 or older on or before Dec. 31 is allowed to make retirement catch-up contributions...
McConnell & Jones Expands Service Offering to the US Government with Newly Awarded Modified Contract Vehicle
McConnell & Jones LLP, a nationally recognized Certified Public Accounting firm, announces the expansion of services to the US government through the award of the Special Item Numbers (SINs) for Accounting, Budgeting, and Complementary Financial Management...
IRS, DOL & PBGC Offer Hurricane Harvey Relief
by Eric Ernest The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced significant relief for the victims of Hurricane Harvey, which includes an extension for filing of Form 5500 series returns applicable to employee benefit plan reporting and compliance. Such returns that were...
IRS Offers Relief for Hurricane Harvey Victims
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced significant tax relief this week for victims of Hurricane Harvey. Those in Texas impacted by the storm now have until January 31, 2018 to file certain individual and business tax returns and make certain tax payments. This...
Hurricane Harvey Update
A Special Message from our Managing Partner | August 2017 Hurricane Harvey continues to hover over Southeast Texas, causing significant devastation throughout our community and impacting many of us first hand. McConnell & Jones’ top priority is the safety and...
Yes, You Can Lower Your Property Taxes
You can pay off your mortgage, never again seeing a bill from the bank for principal or interest, but you can never pay off your property taxes. Property taxes also, unfortunately, only seem to go one way – UP! You’ll never be able to get rid of your property taxes...
McConnell & Jones Accelerates Growth with Opening of New Office Location in North Texas
McConnell and Jones LLP (MJ), one of the largest accounting firms in the Southwestern United States, has relocated its offices within the Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex. The new office, centrally located in Addison, Texas, accommodates the firm’s rapid growth in North...