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About Roger Rossmeisl, CPA

Roger Rossmeisl, CPA, brings over 40 years of experience helping small business owners who have outgrown their current CPA firm and larger companies seeking responsive, cost-effective solutions they’re not receiving from their current CPA Firm. He goes beyond tax compliance, explaining the “why” behind the numbers and their impact on cash flow and other decision making. An avid follower of federal monetary policy, Roger adds insight into how government actions affect business and wealth. With a niche in franchised new vehicle dealerships, he has served over 100 franchise stores and groups through decades of evolving IRS rules and legislation.

(#307) TCJA Changes to Employee Benefits Tax Breaks: 4 Negatives and a Positive

(#307) TCJA Changes to Employee Benefits Tax Breaks: 4 Negatives and a Positive

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) includes many changes that affect tax breaks for employee benefits. Among the changes are four negatives […]

By Roger Rossmeisl, CPA|2018-05-08T12:16:10-07:00May 8th, 2018|General|Comments Off

(#306) Using Your Home-Field Advantage

(#306) Using Your Home-Field Advantage

By Roger Rossmeisl, CPA|2018-05-02T15:18:53-07:00May 2nd, 2018|General|Comments Off

(#305) A Net Operating Loss on Your 2017 Tax Return Isn’t All Bad News

(#305) A Net Operating Loss on Your 2017 Tax Return Isn’t All Bad News

When a company’s deductible expenses exceed its income, generally a net operating loss (NOL) occurs. If when filing your 2017 income tax return you found that your business had […]

By Roger Rossmeisl, CPA|2018-05-02T15:08:16-07:00May 2nd, 2018|General|Comments Off

(#304) Bartering is Big Business

(#304) Bartering is Big Business

By Roger Rossmeisl, CPA|2018-05-02T14:52:58-07:00May 2nd, 2018|General|Comments Off

(#303) Should You File Form SS-8 to Ask the IRS to Determine a Worker’s Status?

(#303) Should You File Form SS-8 to Ask the IRS to Determine a Worker’s Status?

Classifying workers as independent contractors — rather than employees — can save businesses money and provide other benefits. But the IRS is on […]

By Roger Rossmeisl, CPA|2018-04-30T16:17:03-07:00April 30th, 2018|General|Comments Off

(#302) Choices for Taxpayers Who Can’t Pay Their Federal Income Tax Bills

(#302) Choices for Taxpayers Who Can’t Pay Their Federal Income Tax Bills

As posted by Thomson Reuters on 4/11/18

The April […]

By Roger Rossmeisl, CPA|2018-04-30T16:07:32-07:00April 30th, 2018|General|Comments Off

(#301) Did Your New Car Miss the Boat?

(#301) Did Your New Car Miss the Boat?

By Roger Rossmeisl, CPA|2018-04-21T22:45:43-07:00April 21st, 2018|General|Comments Off

(#300) Riding the Stock Market Rollercoaster

(#300) Riding the Stock Market Rollercoaster

By Roger Rossmeisl, CPA|2018-04-21T22:24:28-07:00April 21st, 2018|General|Comments Off

(#299) Can You Claim Your Elderly Parent as a Dependent on your Tax Return?

(#299) Can You Claim Your Elderly Parent as a Dependent on your Tax Return?

Perhaps. It depends on several factors, such as your parent’s income and how much financial support you provided. If you qualify for the adult-dependent […]

By Roger Rossmeisl, CPA|2018-04-21T21:58:53-07:00April 21st, 2018|General|Comments Off

(#298) Casualty Losses Can Provide a 2017 Deduction, But Rules Tighten for 2018

(#298) Casualty Losses Can Provide a 2017 Deduction, But Rules Tighten for 2018

If you suffered damage to your home or personal property last year, you may be able to deduct these “casualty” losses on your […]

By Roger Rossmeisl, CPA|2018-04-21T19:49:03-07:00April 21st, 2018|General|Comments Off