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We Are Moving!

Steven M. Ellard, CPA & Atlantic Payroll will be moving to 935 Main St. Chatham effective January 6, 2025 Steven

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5 tips to dial down distractions

Our most precious commodity is time—and our attention is a close second. That’s why everyone can use some help on

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4 reasons to file your return early

The April 15 filing deadline is rapidly approaching, so we encourage you to send us your tax documentation as soon

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A few key tax reform provisions every business owner should know about

This tax season is an important one for many business owners because it’s the first that will be impacted by

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Ways to skinny down Super Bowl Sunday

According to Forbes.com, Super Bowl viewers traditionally load up on millions of pounds of less-than-healthy foods during the big game—including

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On your mark, get set…GO prepare for tax season

The combination of running a business and your life and preparing for tax time can drive some people into a

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5 tips to mitigate paying taxes on Social Security benefits

Like the old paraphrased saying goes: In this world, two things are certain—death and taxes. The recent federal tax overhaul

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New Short-Term Rental Law

New Short-Term Rental Laws in Massachusetts  Today, Massachusetts adopted a new law taxing and regulating the short-term rental market. The

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New IRS warning: Email scams will surge this holiday season

Unfortunately, cyber scammers never take a vacation. In fact, the IRS has issued a warning of a surge in fraudulent

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Changes to the Massachusetts Minimum Wage

IMPORTANT CHANGES TO THE MASSACHUSETTS MINIMUM WAGE An Act Relative to Minimum Wage, Paid Family Medical Leave and the Sales

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