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Ports Activity Job Tax & Investment Tax Credits

Businesses or the headquarters of any such businesses engaged in manufacturing, warehousing and distribution, processing, telecommunications, tourism, or research and development that have increased their port traffic tonnage through Georgia ports during the previous 12-month period by more than 10% over their 1997 base year port traffic, or by more than 10% over 75 net tons, five containers or 10 20-foot... Read More

Watch Rick Hamilton’s Interview on Fox 5 News

HLB Gross Collins, P.C. Principal, Rick Hamilton was interviewed today at our office by Fox 5 News. The interview focused on last minute year-end tax planning tips. With just a few days left in the year, there is still time to implement some tax savings strategies. We pride ourselves on helping clients identify and take advantage of any opportunity to reduce their taxes and improve their bottom line. To... Read More

Federal Extension Forms No Longer Accepted in Place of New York Forms

The New York Department of Taxation and Finance has issued an important notice for personal income taxpayers declaring that federal extension forms will no longer be accepted in place of the state form. The department noted that effective for tax years 2011 and beyond, a copy of federal Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, or Form 7004,... Read More

Standard and Optional Mileage Rates

The IRS has released the 2012 optional standard mileage rates that employees, self-employed individuals, and other taxpayers can use to compute deductible costs of operating automobiles (including vans, pickups and panel trucks) for business, medical, moving and charitable purposes. The 2012 standard mileage rate remains at 55.5 cents per mile for business uses, is reduced to 23 cents per mile for medical... Read More

HLB Gross Collins, P.C. Participates in Operation Hope

HLB Gross Collins, P.C. was please to participate in Operation Hope again this year. Operation Hope is a non-profit organization designed to help teach today’s youth about financial empowerment. Several members of our firm went to Lindley 6th Grade Academy to teach the program in 5 different classes of 6th grade students. The 3 hour program covers the basics of banking, good credit, savings,... Read More

Intern for a Day Program

HLB Gross Collins, P.C. is pleased to participate in the University of Georgia “Intern for a Day Program.” We will host two students from UGA’s accounting program and give them an overview of a day in the life of an accountant. The individuals will have an opportunity to shadow both and audit and a tax team member and will participate in firm lunch and learn programs that take place on... Read More

HLB North America Tax Conference

HLB Gross Collins, P.C. attended the HLB North America Tax Conference in Puerto Rico this week. Members from affiliate firms throughout North America were in attendance to discuss current tax topics that are affecting our clients. There was some focus on international tax matters, as well as domestic tax issues and changes. Read More

Presentation: The World of Tax – Looking Ahead

HLB Gross Collins, P.C. presented “The World of Tax – Looking Ahead” to an audience comprised of members of various international chambers of commerce. If you would like to view the presentation, click here. Read More

HLB Gross Collins, P.C. To Present “The World of Tax – Looking Ahead”

On November 29 HLB Gross Collins, P.C. will be presenting “The World of Tax – Looking Ahead” – a tax seminar that focuses on planning, strategizing, and optimizing for your business. Several international metro chambers will be participating in this event including: The French American Chamber of Commerce, The Belgian American Chamber of Commerce, The Netherlands American Chamber of... Read More