You’ve probably already noticed a few changes on our blog and on our website…like our new name. Like any progressive business, we are always striving to provide our clients with service beyond expectations. This includes supporting you with the most…
Have you recently paid a parking ticket to the City of Ames? Or perhaps you recently stayed at Sheraton or Westin hotels? The data breaches reported by the City of Ames and Marriott International are another wake-up call highlighting the…
Ashlyn Nordyke is the newest member to the BakerStarrett team. Ashlyn earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Northern Iowa, graduating in May of 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting with a minor in Spanish. Currently she is…
For 2018, the annual limit on deductible contributions is $3,450 for self-only coverage (up from $3,400 in 2017) and $6,900 for family coverage (up from $6,750 in 2017). There is an additional HSA catch-up contribution if age 55 or older…
Lisa Shiver is an integral part of the BakerStarrett team. She joined our team in December of 2011. Lisa brings over five years of experience to our team! Lisa wears many different hats here at BakerStarrett. When you stop by,…
Brian Graham, CPA has recently joined the BakerStarrett team in January 2016. Brian brings over nineteen years of experience to his position and has worked with clients in a wide array of industries. His primary experience includes auditing and taxation of agricultural cooperatives.
Who are QuickBooks ProAdvisors you ask? ProAdvisors are individuals who have been certified by Intuit to know the various QuickBooks products. Here at BakerStarrett, we have countless QuickBooks ProAdvisors with expertise ranging from desktop to online to enterprise. We are…
A great place to start is mom’s CPA or accountant. “Why?” you may ask? CPA’s can be incredible assets in establishing mom’s estate identity and titling assets correctly after death. Applying for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS…