Announcement: Heyward CPA Merges with A-OH Business

Father & son unite to expand their top-notch east coast accounting practice DURHAM, N.C. – Feb. 2, 2019 — James Heyward, Principal: of Heyward CPA PLLC is proud to announce a merger with A OH Business Services, NYC, effective January 2019.  Heyward CPA PLLC, is a prestigious Durham, North Carolina based firm that provides tax, accounting, and advisory … Read more

Understanding how a S Corporation Loss leads to an Individual Tax Deduction.

Business owners aren’t in business to lose money. So there’s not much to like about a nonprofitable year. For a shareholder in an S corporation, however, a down year can have an upside — the corporate loss may give rise to a personal tax deduction. Standing between an S shareholder and the loss deduction is … Read more

Growing Pains: Considerations for Growing Your Business

Ask any small-business owner what he sees as the major challenges to growing his business, and chances are he’ll say: winning more sales. Ask any medium- or large-business owner what her major challenges have been, however, and she’ll probably say: structural growing pains — putting into place the necessary processes and structure to accommodate a … Read more

When a Hobby Becomes a Business: Tax Tips for Turning Your Passion into Profit

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You started gardening to de-stress, and now your family room is filled with exotic orchids. What began as a hobby has evolved into a side hustle—you’re selling propagated orchids to other enthusiasts. With income flowing in, you wonder if it’s time to treat your orchid-growing passion as a business. Once hobbies generate income, they often … Read more