Bumpers & Company’s own Douglas S. Kook, CPA, CVA will be one of the presenters at the upcoming “Big IDEas for Your Business” Conference on May, 10th at the Sheraton Wilmington South. The Delaware Society of CPAs has designed this one-day conference to assist your business in building a firm foundation for success. Whether you’re a…
Decoding Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency. Bitcoin. Blockchain. These words may inspire excitement and enthusiasm in some –wariness and confusion in others. The rise of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency as a form of investment and tender has created quite the buzz in recent years. Steep market rises and falls for digital currencies, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and Ripple, have casual…
New Tax Bill – What you need to know
How does the new tax bill impact you and your business? While there are many details included in the new bill that will drive how you plan for your 2018 taxes, we will attempt to highlight some of the major changes: The bill does not affect 2017 taxes. According to the IRS, updated withholding guidance…
Retirement State of Mind – Tax Considera
Is the cold weather making you think it is time to retire to a warmer climate, or do you want to retire right here in Delaware and continue to enjoy the changing seasons? Which state is best for you to retire in? There are tax regulations unique to each state that can impact retirees. An…
New Business Formation – Which Entity is
What do you have planned for 2018? Getting ready to start your own business, or just thinking about it? One of the most critical decisions you will make is choosing the type of entity for your business formation. When you choose to form as a C Corporation, S Corporation, Partnership or LLC, you set the…
Tax Planning Season!
Tax planning season is upon us. Have you reviewed your income and expenses this year to see if there are ways to minimize taxes? Even though uncertainty still exists regarding possible changes to the tax code, there are some considerations that could be beneficial no matter the end result of the legislation. All small businesses…
Reduce Expenses and Enhance your Bottom ...
Is your bottom line not quite what you’d like it to be? Consider a plan to cut expenses. Begin by running a 5-year analysis on your expenses to determine which accounts have increased the most. Then dive into the details and see which vendors have increased prices at higher rates or percentages over the same…