At Protea Financial, we understand that for high-net-worth families and individuals, managing a complex household requires a dedicated and professional staff. Whether you employ a nanny, a housekeeper, a private chef, or an estate manager, these individuals are considered household employees under IRS rules. While their services contribute greatly to your quality of life, their…
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Businesses must constantly seek ways to drive innovation and reduce costs, and this is especially true across the agriculture industry. One powerful yet often overlooked tool is the Research and Development (R&D) tax credit. Designed to foster innovation and support research investment, R&D tax credits offer significant financial relief by reducing both federal and state…
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In this episode, Zane Stevens and Jeremy Little discuss the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its implications for businesses. The CTA, which is part of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020, aims to curb illegal activities such as money laundering and terrorist financing. The conversation covers the definition of beneficial owners, the types of entities…
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In this episode, Zane Stevens discusses the benefits and drawbacks of using a tax provider for bookkeeping services. He explores the potential benefits, such as streamlined communication, consistent understanding of financials, convenience, integrated services, and cost savings. However, he also highlights the potential conflicts of interest, lack of specialization, reduced checks and balances, dependency and…
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We have seen wineries set prices incorrectly (and not maximize profit), waste precious working capital on production on their less-profitable wines, and lose money on wines because they set marketing and programming budgets using a simple average cost, rather than a product-specific cost.
Many of our clients ask us why we talk about bookkeepers, management accountants, and tax accountants, and not just accountants.
