As far as retirement plans go, the 401(k) plan is among the most common and most popular. If you work for a company of any size, it’s likely you can participate in one. While it’s fairly easy to get signed up and then put the plan on “autopilot” so to speak, take it from your […]
Demystifying Retirement Plans from Your Fort Collins Accountant Vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry? Shaken or stirred? Americans love to have options. But, when it comes to funding retirement, the number of choices available can lead to confusion and frustration. Furthermore, it can result in a total lack of action to get one or more retirement funds […]
You’ve made the decision to follow your passion and start a business. Congratulations! No doubt you are eager to start making progress toward launching your new venture. As a leading Fort Collins business accountant, we like to remind people that there are things you can do to maximize your chances for business success. One is […]
While accurate and timely accounting practices are critical to the success of any company, they typically aren’t functions that many business owners are equipped to handle on their own. However, the perceived expense typically dissuades them from getting outside help. As a Fort Collins CPA Firm that has helped hundreds of businesses navigate the overwhelming […]
For many Americans, tax season has passed and they have either written their check or are looking forward to receiving a refund. But take a piece of advice from a Fort Collins tax accountant: now is the time to be thinking about deductions. Trying to remember the expenses you may have had in the last […]
April 18th is when you need to mark your calendar as the tax deadline for 2017. If your taxes are getting a little time consuming or a bit complex, it may be time to consider the best tax accountant in Fort Collins, Shaw & Associates. Did you know we offer three types of tax planning […]
At Shaw & Associates, we believe in our community and that is why we are proud to serve as a Fort Collins Accounting firm that you can be proud of. Our founder has been a Fort Collins CPA since 1997 and Mr. Shaw has been a Certified Public Accountant since May of 1983 as well. […]
As your accountant in Fort Collins. We can help you stay on track with your financially fit game plan. We are almost a month into the New Year. The Holidays have ended and maybe your new year’s resolutions have too. Do not let that stop you from getting fit financially. Here are eight classic ways […]
In the middle of an avalanche of returns and tax preparation, we have to take time for some levity. Working 60 hour weeks can drain the whole team, so we try to find the silver lining, and look at what makes us love our jobs, why we love our clients, and concentrate on a few […]
Have you ever heard the phrase, “the harder I work, the luckier I get?” Often attributed to Thomas Jefferson, the quotation has become a credo for ambitious folks everywhere. Having grown up in an Irish family that takes our Irish heritage very seriously, I have been surrounded by lucky proverbs and shamrocks all of my […]
