Jonna Ritchie
Ohio's 2024 Sales Tax Holiday

Ohio Sales Tax Holiday: July 30 - August 8, 2024

Ohio's 2024 Sales Tax Holiday

Labor Day

You may have thought J Ritchie CPA had fallen off the face of the earth since our last post was in June. No. We are still here, working hard.

As you know the COVID-19 crisis caused an extension to the 2019 tax filing and payment due date until July 15 this year. that meant a nearly 6 month long tax season, not 2 1/2 months. So, where have we been you ask? Tahitii? Hawaii? Again, no. We’ve been here, diligently working with those who needed to extend their returns until October 15, or strategizing with clients on the next growth steps for their businesses in the face of an uncertain future or helping small business owners navigate all the government stimulus plans. Now? Helping those same small businesses apply for the forgiveness of those same plans. All in all it has been a challenging year for everyone.

Though some believe our rights have been all but trampled this year, lets take a step back. Think: because of where you you live, even having the right and capability to protest something as simple as a mandate to wear a mask is provided to you because of who we are - Americans. Do you think in other countries, there has been such a backlash to such safety protocols? That the same freedom to openly push back against the parties in power is even acceptable? In many countries, the answer is no. So be thankful, for the fruitfulness of your life, your family, your job or search for one. We have so much due mainly to those who came before us and paved the way, like the 1882 Central Labor Union’s push for a celebration of America’s workers, efforts and contributions, which later became known as Labor Day.

As Labor Day approaches, We hope you will consider the foundations of the day and celebrate the true freedoms we have in America. Labor day, constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our country.

We wish you a wonderful holiday weekend.

God bless America,

Jonna Ritchie

19 days left to file your taxes

HELLO EVERYONE! This has certainly been an odd year for everyone, Tax Firms included. The due date to file and pay your taxes is JULY 15 because of COVID-19. Note also that if you pay quarterly estimated payments, you must pay not only the tax due on your return by July 15 but also your first AND second quarter 2020 estimated payments as well. YOU HAVE 19 DAYS LEFT!! Get cracking, if you haven’t already filed.

STILL HERE FOR YOU...from a distance

Please SHELTER IN PLACE as required by the Governor and Director of Health. YES: the tax filing deadline has been moved to July 15, instead of April 15, to mirror the new payment deadline. BUT: it is STILL tax season and if you are think you are, or think you may be, due a refund from the IRS, the state or some other taxing authority you are advised to file as soon as possible.

Our building is locked tight but we are still working away as an essential part of the business infrastructure. We anticipate a flood of tax return requests once the April 6 order is lifted as currently expected. WE HAVE A SOLUTION: we can accept your documents curbside at our office or electronically by Dropbox and can sign everything electronically as well. We can FaceTime with you for identification purposes, communicate through e-mail and even text you to help with your questions. We are working to comply with the restrictions of the COVID 19 containment procedures while still serving you to the best of our capability. DON’T WAIT! File your returns NOW, and if you owe, you won’t pay until JULY 15.

46 DAYS UNTIL TAX DUE DATE: April 15

That’s correct. The day you dread is the day we celebrate being able to help our customers reach the finish line, and hopefully not at the last second. But, friends, we are in the home stretch. If you need tax prep help, please call now and don’t wait until the last second. We are here to help!

“It’s a strange thing, but when you are dreading something, and would give anything to slow down time, it has a disobliging habit of speeding up.” — J.K. Rowling

10% Tax Preparation discount: Military, Police, Fire Fighter, Public Servant & Senior Citizen

We are grateful for the service and sacrifice of our military (active/honorably discharged), police, fire fighters and other public servants and are offering a 10% discount on the preparation of 2019 taxes. Please show a copy of the DD-214 to receive the military discount. Police, fire fighters and other public servants please show proof of employment or service to receive your 10% discount. Senior Citizens just mention this discount when we meet; only one senior discount per return. Thank you so much for all you do, or have done, for our families, communities and country.

OPEN FOR BUSINESS

That is right Friends! 400 Collier Dr, Suite J, Doylestown is UP AND RUNNING. Most of the reconstruction in the foyer is complete and hammers are no longer part of the music I listen to daily. I know those tax due dates seem SOOOO far away, with Christmas and the New Year taking center stage. But, you will begin receiving tax information from employers in the next several weeks. The sooner you file your taxes, the faster that refund can arrive to help pay those Christmas credit card bills. Spaces are limited - please call now to make your appointment (330) 734-7394. And of course, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all.