At Bailey, Carr CPAs, we know that an informed client is our best customer. And the Internet is a great education resource, with endless amounts of information just a click or two away. But sometimes it's nice to have help sorting through the virtual noise and clutter, so we've selected a few helpful articles for you to view. Check back often, for all the latest information on ways to manage your business and personal financial needs more effectively. Just click on the article titles below to view the complete text. Doing Business in Multiple States  2011 Year-End Checklist Create Loyal Customers with Good Customer Service IRS Mileage Reimbursement Increase  The IRS has increase business mileage reimbursement effective July 1, 2011.

Borrowing from Retirement Plans If you are unable (or prefer not) to borrow from a bank or other outside source, your qualified retirement plan may be a good option. IRS guidelines permit a limited amount of borrowing from corporate qualified retirement plans, including 401(k) plans.   Tax Aspects of Becoming Self-employed Individual taxpayers are opting to start their own businesses for myriad reasons. Regardless of why you're contemplating self-employment, you should consider several basic tax-related issues before and immediately after actually leaving your current job.   Federal Taxation of Social Security Benefits With millions of baby boomers close to retirement age and job losses inflicting financial strain on additional millions, many taxpayers are looking to social security benefits for financial assistance.