Category: Point of View

The Tax System, Explained in Beer

by Keith O. Frame, CPA | Mar 2, 2018 | Point of View | 0 |

We found this great video that gives a simple explanation of how the tax system works.

Are you a great leader?

by Keith O. Frame, CPA | Jul 11, 2013 | Point of View | 0 |

Written by: Tina Powell, CPA According to Allan Koltin, CPA in a recent article in the June 2013 Journal of Accountancy, there are 10 C’s of Great Leaders. Competitive Spirit – start every day with a “will win” attitude. It’s...

Freedom

by Keith O. Frame, CPA | Mar 13, 2013 | Point of View | 0 |

Written by: Annette Clark, CPA Having just returned from Israel and in particular Bethlehem, I have a new sense of freedom and respect for our country and the privileges we have. I can get in my car and drive most anywhere I...

A Note from Mike Harter

by Keith O. Frame, CPA | Nov 20, 2012 | In The News, Point of View | 0 |

Dear Clients, Colleagues and Friends: I just returned from the Schwab Impact Conference in Chicago. This annual conference of over 3,000 RIA attendees is known for its powerful speakers and thought provoking topics. This...

Inflation and Deflation

by Keith O. Frame, CPA | Sep 26, 2012 | Point of View | 0 |

Written by: Michael E. Harter, CPA/PFS, CFP® More often than not you hear talk about inflation in our business news. However, deflation is a real possibility in today’s economy. Deflation is a decrease in the general price...

Capital Gains Tax Rates

by Keith O. Frame, CPA | Aug 7, 2012 | Individual Tax Tips, Point of View | 0 |

Written by: Keith Frame, CPA Are capital gains tax rates a give-away to the rich? It seems I continue to hear this argument in the super-hyped partisan atmosphere we live in these days. Perhaps low long term capital gains rates...

How to Select a CPA Firm

by Gene G. Smith, CPA Smith, CPA | Jun 26, 2012 | Point of View | 0 |

Written by: Gene G. Smith, CPA There are several factors that need to be considered when choosing...

Is it Easier to Understand Tax Than How to Eat Healthy?

by Keith O. Frame, CPA | Jun 11, 2012 | Point of View | 0 |

The 2012 Food & Health Survey: Consumer Attitudes toward Food Safety, Nutrion and Health found some interesting facts. More than half of americans (52%) believe it is easier to figure out their taxes than to figure out what...

Are we Settling for Less?

by Keith O. Frame, CPA | Mar 1, 2012 | Point of View | 0 |

Written by: Michael E. Harter, CPA/PFS, CFP® Making consistent money in the financial markets has been challenging to say the least since the 2008 meltdown. Interest rates returns continue to plummet as rates remain at...

A Perspective on Michigan’s Tax Overhaul

by Keith O. Frame, CPA | Feb 15, 2012 | Business, Point of View | 0 |

Written by: Keith O. Frame, CPA It seems I continually still see newspaper articles, editorials and letters to the editor in various publications referring to the Michigan tax overhaul as a “$1.8 billion dollar give-a-way to...

Celebrate 401(k) Day!

by Keith O. Frame, CPA | Sep 8, 2011 | Individual Tax Tips, Point of View | 0 |

September 9th is National 401(k) Day! This day is an annual celebration to promote the importance of participation in employer-sponsored profit sharing and 401(k) plans. Ignoring these plans should not be an option! Do you...

Think Before You Post!!

by Keith O. Frame, CPA | Jul 29, 2011 | In The News, Individual Tax Tips, Personal Tax Tips & Alerts, Point of View | 0 |

Have you ever commented on a person’s status on Facebook or sent out a Tweet that was a tad unprofessional? In today’s technological age, your snide comment or inappropriate picture on Facebook, Twitter or any other...

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