2013 Scholarship Winner Announced

by Blythe Hooker on May 13, 2013

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Blair, Bohlé & Whitsitt congratulates Eric Shelton from Kernersville, NC, the newest recipient of the Firm’s annual Accounting Scholarship at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.  The Blair, Bohlé & Whitsitt Scholarship is awarded each year to an undergraduate or graduate accounting student at UNCC based on outstanding academic performance, faculty recommendations, and financial [...]

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The top tax scams of 2013

by Blythe Hooker on April 2, 2013

In late March the IRS announced its annual list of the “Dirty Dozen” tax scams that are affecting taxpayers this filing season. The announcement comes just in time for many Americans who are scrambling to complete their paperwork and frequently encounter bogus messages from the “IRS” or other organizations in their email inbox. While many [...]

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Good advice for new and aspiring accountants

March 13, 2013

Accounting is an increasingly popular field for new and aspiring college graduates.  Over the last few years it has been one of the few industries where jobs are not only available today, but offer long-term career stability.  It is a common misconception that in return for such reliable employment, accountants sacrifice variety and flexibility in [...]

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A new year brings new tax law changes in 2013

January 11, 2013

The American Taxpayer Relief Act, legislation designed to avert the long talked about “Fiscal Cliff”, was passed by Congress and signed by the President on January 2, 2013.  As a result, most American taxpayers will see an increase in their tax liabilities in 2013.  The link below directs you to an article published by the Journal [...]

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What every taxpayer needs to consider before year’s end

November 16, 2012

With a national election behind us and less than two months before the end of 2012, American taxpayers are inundated with information on upcoming financial and regulatory changes.  From the “Fiscal Cliff” to “Obamacare”, uncertainty abounds about the coming months and even years, particularly for those in higher tax brackets. Fortunately, there is still time [...]

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Service project gives children a better Night Night

October 8, 2012
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This Fall a group of local homeless children will get a better night’s sleep thanks to the generous donations of Blair, Bohlé & Whitsitt associates, friends, and local volunteers.  The Firm, in association with national charity organization Project Night Night, collected and organized warm blankets, toys, and books into “Night Night” packages for children at [...]

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Healthcare Reform 101: The individual mandate and your tax return

August 24, 2012

 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), commonly referred to as the Healthcare Reform Bill, has introduced sweeping changes to our healthcare system and how it is funded.  While many of its provisions have been in place since 2010, major changes are ahead since the Supreme Court upheld some of its more controversial elements.  [...]

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Blair, Bohlé & Whitsitt, PLLC helps raise funds for clean water initiative in Haiti

July 3, 2012
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Ever wonder what it would be like to go without clean water on a scorching summer day?  The people in the mountain village of Bayonnais, Haiti know all too well, and local community leaders are ready to help.  John Blair, Managing Partner at Blair, Bohlé & Whitsitt, is helping the Ballantyne Rotary Club organize a [...]

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Attention business owners: Does your qualified retirement plan comply with new regulations?

June 19, 2012

This summer marks an important new development for business owners offering qualified retirement plans to their employees.  The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is enacting measures to help employees better understand the costs deducted from their retirement plan accounts.  Specifically, the new laws require information be disclosed regarding fees and expenses deducted from the individual [...]

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Blair, Bohlé & Whitsitt teams with local clinic to support health care for the uninsured

May 9, 2012

Members of the Blair, Bohlé & Whitsitt team spent a fun day on the golf course in support of the Matthews Free Medical Clinic (MFMC) annual charity golf tournament.  The event, now in its 7th year, helps support the mission of the MFMC to provide quality healthcare to low income and uninsured patients in Matthews [...]

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