Barnes Saly & Company, P.C.
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS & CONSULTANTS

October 2016 Newsletter
 
Just a reminder than any individuals on extension are due this Monday, October 17th.  If you haven't filed, you should get your taxes done as soon as possible to avoid any further penalties if you owe tax.
Our firm's 8th Bingo for a Cause is coming up next Sunday, October 23rd at the Solomon Run Fire Hall.  We still have tickets available for our event & room for donations & small raffle items.  Please contact our office in Johnstown or Somerset for tickets. We hope to see you there!
 
B arnes Saly's PINK OUT day for breast cancer awareness!  
This month's Online Advisor brings some interesting articles, contact us if you need any further information.

GET READY FOR YEAR-END TAX PLANNING
October 17 is the final extended deadline for filing your
2015 federal individual income tax return. Before you set
aside last year's paperwork, give some thought to what you
can do to reduce this year's bill.  
   
HEALTH ACCOUNTS - WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES?
Understanding the differences between a health savings
account and a health care flexible spending account can help
you choose which option is best suited for you. Here's an
overview.

OFFER THE RIGHT MIX OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
As your business grows, your staff may be comprised of a
variety of age groups, with some employees just beginning
careers, and some getting ready to retire. Are you offering
the right mix of benefits to retain those workers?

MOBILE BANKING REQUIRES VIGILANCE
If you use mobile banking, you understand that no system is
perfect, and you're wise to be vigilant. How can you protect
yourself against mobile banking fraud?

 
Valuable Resources & Information

Our Information Station is full of articles you may find interesting for your Home, Tax or Business.  Under Home you will find articles, such as, debt reduction, identity theft, marriage and money, and retirement planning, to name a few.  Each of our articles can be easily printed and kept for future reference.
    
Our Taxes QuikGuide has record retention schedules for Businesses & Individuals, important tax filing deadlines and much more!
 
We hope you will find our resources helpful! Thanks for reading, let us know if you have any questions or comments.

Sincerely,
 
Becky Berkey
Firm Administrator
Barnes, Saly & Company P.C.

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Barnes Saly among Best firms to Work for 2016
Barnes Saly has been listed among the Accounting Today's Best Firms to Work for nationwide. Only 3 other firms in Pennsylvania made the list for 2016. This will mark our 4th year in row! Read the full article by clicking the image below:

Hot Topics at the IRS

IRS and Security Summit Partners Warn of Fake Tax Bills
The Internal Revenue Service and its Security Summit partners issued an alert to taxpayers and tax professionals to be on guard against fake emails purporting to contain an IRS tax bill related to the Affordable Care Act.
 
For more information on this alert, click HERE.
 
If you were eligible for the Property Tax and Rent Rebate, but are still waiting for your refund, click HERE to check the status. You will need the primary taxpayer's social security number, claim year & primary taxpayer's date of birth.
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Johnstown, PA  15905
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