5 Ways to Protect Against Inflation

February 7, 2022 | Carmel

Are you seeing your energy, gas, and grocery prices increase? When more demand than supply occurs, prices rise, and we call this inflation. Some say the question is whether or not inflation is transitory (temporary). At Edgewater CPA Group, we want you to stay calm and be prepared no matter what happens. Therefore, we put together this list of five things you can do to protect yourself against inflation. 

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New Years Resolution: Better Financial Management

January 9, 2022 | Accounting Services

Are you a New Year’s resolution kind of person? It may not surprise you to learn that one of the most common resolutions is better financial management. Whether or not you’re the resolution type, any time is a good time for better money management. In this post, Edgewater CPA Group provides tips and tricks to help you achieve your financial goals.

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How to Hire the Best CPA: Part One

December 13, 2021 | Accounting Services

Hiring the best CPA to meet your needs saves you money, minimizes risk exposure, and provides peace of mind. It’s a crucial decision for individuals and entrepreneurs alike. Therefore, it’s wise to consider what factors deliver the best possible outcomes when it comes to making the best decision. In this article, which is the first of a two-part series, Edgewater CPA Group tackles the topic. Keep reading to learn how to hire the best CPA. 

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An Introduction to Crypto, NFTs, and Taxation

August 17, 2021 | Carmel

The Carmel Arts District attracts visitors from near and far. The Palladium, eateries, boutiques, and art dealers all call the area home. When it comes to art and music, creators can now tokenize their creations with non-fungible tokens (NFTs). At Edgewater CPA Group, we know crypto, NFTs, and taxation can be confusing. Fortunately, we offer expert advice to everyone from art dealers and purchasers to business owners and investors.

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Cryptocurrency Investments and Addressing Tax Risks

July 28, 2021 | Carmel

Investors and technology gurus remain excited about the world of cryptocurrency and other emergent technologies. While cryptocurrency provides an innovative, novel technological investment strategy, investors should remember that the IRS requires reporting and taxes. At Edgewater CPA Group, we encourage clients to have proper safeguards to earn a proper return and report the results. To that end, this post covers some of the misconceptions about cryptocurrency investments and how to mitigate their risk. 

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Top 20 Reasons You Should Use a CPA: Part Two

April 15, 2021 | Carmel

At Edgewater CPA Group, we want our clients to focus on the things that matter most to them, such as family, business, and health. Why spend time worrying about tax laws and financials when you can use one of our experts to navigate them on your behalf? If you’re not convinced, we have compiled a list of 20 reasons you should use a CPA. Our last blog contained the first ten reasons, and this blog includes ten additional reasons. Let’s dive right in!

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Cryptofraud: The Top 3 Examples and Case Studies

February 24, 2021 | Carmel

Cryptocurrencies are an elusive mythical creature for some, but for others, they are a viable investment strategy that carry a huge gains potential. For the latter, investors tend to assume the higher risk that goes along with the possibility of substantial returns. Fraud does not constitute a major component of risk assessment when it comes to most investments. However, Edgewater CPA Group wants you to know some cryptocurrencies are rife with fraud, and a new term has even been coined: cryptofraud. Here are the top three ways cryptofraud occurs.  

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Tax Tips for Reporting E-Currencies

October 15, 2020 | Cryptocurrency

Virtual currencies, also called cryptocurrencies or e-currencies, might be relatively new to the world of finance, but they are becoming more common. Bitcoin, for example, is being accepted by retailers as payment and used to pay employees. Some people are holding virtual currencies as capital assets. Regardless of how you use e-currencies, they may be subject to taxation by the IRS. If you are exploring cryptocurrencies, now would be a good time to talk to the team at Edgewater CPA Group about how you can plan for your 2020 taxes. 

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3 Things to Know for Cryptocurrency Taxes

March 26, 2020 | Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin and other internet-based currencies, are new to the world of finance. Although some CPAs might balk in dealing with clients who trade or mine these currencies, Edgewater CPA Group is ready for it. Laws regulating cryptocurrencies are new, and the market continues to change, but here are three things to keep in mind at tax time. 

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