Volume 2 Issue 2, November 2009 Maximize Tax Savings Under New LawOn November 6, 2009, President Obama signed into law the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009. The new law includes changes to the first-time homebuyer credit, net operating loss carryback, and more. As the close of the current tax year draws near you may want to take certain steps to maximize your tax savings under the new law. Read Full Article
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Now is Good Time for Tax Planning
Keri Colvin
Heard, McElroy & Vestal, LLP
 As the end of the year approaches, tax planning becomes very important. Tax provisions ending in 2009 as well as strategies to reduce taxable income should be considered. We've devised the following checklist as a guide to planning for your 2009 taxes. Read Full Articleback to top
Busy Fourth Quarter for Qualified Plans
Angela Vascoe
Retirement Services Specialist
Heard, McElroy & Vestal, LLP
 For employers who have qualified plans established to provide retirement benefits for employees and their beneficiaries, the fourth quarter is full of activity you should be aware of. In this article we discuss the items you need to know as a plan sponsor. Read Full Article
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Aimee McFarland, Taylor Robertson Receive 40 Under 40 Honor
 Heard, McElroy & Vestal is proud to have two members of our audit department, Aimee McFarland and Taylor Robertson, honored as Northwest Louisiana 40 Under 40. 40 Under 40 recognizes outstanding entreprenuers, executives, managers, and professionals in public, private, or non-profit sectors under the age of forty. Winners are chosen based on such values as achievement, experience and innovation, vision, leadership, and community involvment.
Aimee and Taylor will be honored with the 40 Under 40 Award at the Third Annual Northwest Louisiana Young Professionals Dinner & Gala held Friday, December 4, 2009, at Horseshoe Casino Riverdome.
Nominations for 40 Under 40 are accepted year round by the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce. Visit www.shreveportchamber.org to learn more.
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In This Issue...
Tax Savings Under New LawTime for Tax PlanningBusy Quarter for Qualified PlansHMV Employees Honored
Year-end Items Worth RevisitingYou may recall two articles that ran in our newsletter around this time last year. One set forth six key items to help prepare for an audit. The other discussed fringe benefits and the W-2. Because these are such important topics nearing year-end, we revisit them here. Preparing for Your AuditFringe Benefits and the W-2
HMV Welcomes Two New Employees
MALIA WOLLERSON
Malia joins our Shreveport location as a manager in the tax department. Originally from Ruston, Louisiana, Malia attended Louisiana Tech University where she earned both her bachelor and master degrees. Prior to joining HMV, Malia worked as an accountant for KPMG.
COLLEEN SMITH
Colleen is the newest member of our Shreveport administrative staff. She is a recent graduate of Centenary College in Shreveport.
HMV Recently Promotes Three Employees
HMV would like to congratulate the following employees on their recent promotions.
Lauren Hannon, promoted to Staff Accountant In-Charge, Audit
Josh Parsons, promoted to Staff Accountant In-Charge, Audit
Chris Solomon, promoted to Staff Accountant In-Charge, Tax
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