CPA Firm services Pensacola, Ft. Walton Beach and Tampa, Florida - Saltmarsh Cleaveland & Gund, P.A.

Suzanne Cox Appears on Tampa FOX 13

kendra.fendt@saltmarshcpa.com (Kendra Fendt, Marketing Coordinator) — 2012-2-13T13:00:00+00:00

Suzanne Cox, CPA, of our Tampa office talks about stolen tax returns.

Bill Massey Quoted in American Banker

kendra.fendt@saltmarshcpa.com (Kendra Fendt, Marketing Coordinator) — 2012-1-26T13:00:00+00:00

Bill Massey, CPA, Shareholder, has been quoted in the latest edition of American Banker and on AmericanBanker.com.

Larrieu, Smith Named Rising Stars

kendra.fendt@saltmarshcpa.com (Kendra Fendt, Marketing Coordinator) — 2012-1-26T13:00:00+00:00

Congratulations to Robin Larrieu and Justin Smith for being named to the Pensacola Independent News Rising Stars 2012 list!

Payroll Tax Cut Temporarily Extended into 2012

kendra.fendt@saltmarshcpa.com (Kendra Fendt, Marketing Coordinator) — 2011-12-23T13:00:00+00:00

The Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 temporarily extends the two percentage point payroll tax cut for employees, continuing the reduction of their Social Security tax withholding rate from 6.2 percent to 4.2 percent of wages paid through Feb. 29, 2012.

IRS Announces 2012 Standard Mileage Rates

kendra.fendt@saltmarshcpa.com (Kendra Fendt, Marketing Coordinator) — 2011-12-13T13:00:00+00:00

The Internal Revenue Service today issued the 2012 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes.

United Way Day of Caring 2011

kendra.fendt@saltmarshcpa.com (Kendra Fendt, Marketing Coordinator) — 2011-12-12T13:00:00+00:00

Saltmarsh employees participated in the United Way's Day of Caring by helping Oakcrest Elementary School with the up-keep of their vegetable and butterfly gardens.

Lee Bell Quoted in Article on Community Banking

kendra.fendt@saltmarshcpa.com (Kendra Fendt, Marketing Coordinator) — 2011-11-30T13:00:00+00:00

Lee Bell, Tampa based Shareholder, was recently quoted in an article written by Margie Manning of the Tampa Bay Business Journal regarding Tampa area community banks. Below is an excerpt of that article.

New Legislative Alert - Deducting Bonuses

kendra.fendt@saltmarshcpa.com (Kendra Fendt, Marketing Coordinator) — 2011-11-21T13:00:00+00:00

Internal Revenue Code (IRC) S. 461 governs the timing of deduction for certain expenses incurred by accrual method taxpayers. A common expense for which many companies provide an accrual is incentive compensation. The IRS released Revenue Ruling 2011-29 on November 9, 2011, providing guidance on how a plan should be structured in order to permit a deduction in the year the services are provided.

SEC Provides Disclosure Guidance Relating to Cybersecurity Risk Disclosure

kendra.fendt@saltmarshcpa.com (Kendra Fendt, Marketing Coordinator) — 2011-11-7T13:00:00+00:00

In today’s day and age, it’s hard to imagine any company that is not using the internet or internal technology to drive their business. However, companies, their boards and shareholders may not always understand the full extent of the risk that lies in that technology.

Saltmarsh Wins 1st Place for Small Business at YMCA Corporate Cup Games

kendra.fendt@saltmarshcpa.com (Kendra Fendt, Marketing Coordinator) — 2011-10-24T13:00:00+00:00

Saltmarsh won 1st place in the small business division at the 2011 YMCA Corporate Cup games which were held at the University of West Florida on October 22, 2011.

Treasury Issues Proposed Regulations Addressing Tax Treatment of Credit Default Swaps

kendra.fendt@saltmarshcpa.com (Kendra Fendt, Marketing Coordinator) — 2011-10-14T13:00:00+00:00

On September 15, 2011, the Treasury issued proposed regulations which would include Credit Default Swaps (“CDS”) in the definition of a Notional Principal Contract (“NPC”) under Treas. Regulation 1-446.3.

Saltmarsh Technology Funnel and Community Bank Executive Forum

kendra.fendt@saltmarshcpa.com (Kendra Fendt, Marketing Coordinator) — 2011-10-12T13:00:00+00:00

On Thursday, October 6th and Friday October 7th, Saltmarsh hosted the annual Technology Funnel and Community Bank Executive Forum at the Tampa Club in Tampa, Florida.

Saltmarsh Hosts Anti-Money Laundering Seminar

kendra.fendt@saltmarshcpa.com (Kendra Fendt, Marketing Coordinator) — 2011-8-12T13:00:00+00:00

Saltmarsh hosted (together with the Anti-Money Laundering Association and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners) a seminar, Understanding and Detecting Money Laundering - for financial institution clients and friends. The speaker was Jonathan Turner.

Starratt Earns QPA Designation

kendra.fendt@saltmarshcpa.com (Kendra Fendt, Marketing Coordinator) — 2011-6-30T13:00:00+00:00

Heather M. Starratt, ERPA, QKA, a Manager in the Retirement and Medical Plans Department at Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund has received the designation of Qualified Pension Administrator (QPA) from the American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA).

Elkins earns the designation of Certified Public Accountant and promotion

kendra.fendt@saltmarshcpa.com (Kendra Fendt, Marketing Coordinator) — 2011-6-15T13:00:00+00:00

Jen Elkins, with Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund, has recently earned the designation of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and has been promoted to Senior.

IRS Provides Guidance on 100% Bonus Depreciation

kendra.fendt@saltmarshcpa.com (Kendra Fendt, Marketing Coordinator) — 2011-5-9T13:00:00+00:00

On March 29, 2011, the IRS released Rev. Proc. 2011-26 providing much-needed guidance on 100% bonus depreciation and associated issues.

Fryer Promoted to Manager at Saltmarsh

kendra.fendt@saltmarshcpa.com (Kendra Fendt, Marketing Coordinator) — 2011-4-14T13:00:00+00:00

Judy Fryer, Certified Section 125 Administrator, at Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund, has been promoted to Manager in the Retirement and Medical Plans Department.

Starratt Promoted to Manager, Earns ERPA Designation

kendra.fendt@saltmarshcpa.com (Kendra Fendt, Marketing Coordinator) — 2011-4-12T13:00:00+00:00

Heather M. Starratt, ERPA, QKA at Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund, has been promoted to Manager in the Retirement and Medical Plans Department.

Elbert A. Botts Estate donates $1.4 million to Troy University

kendra.fendt@saltmarshcpa.com (Kendra Fendt, Marketing Coordinator) — 2011-3-28T13:00:00+00:00

The estate of Elbert A. Botts today presented a $1.4 million donation to Troy University which will support the School of Accountancy and geomatics program.

Retirement Plan Sponsors

kendra.fendt@saltmarshcpa.com (Kendra Fendt, Marketing Coordinator) — 2011-3-25T13:00:00+00:00

Fiduciaries Need to Plan Now to Comply with DOL’s Final Regulation on Transparency of Fees and Expenses

SEC Cracks Down on Sales Taxes – Significant Penalties Result

kendra.fendt@saltmarshcpa.com (Kendra Fendt, Marketing Coordinator) — 2011-3-25T13:00:00+00:00

Although the SEC has not historically been involved in above-the-line taxes, such as sales taxes, “the times they are a-changin’.” The SEC has sanctioned and fined several companies for failure to properly collect, remit, and/or account for sales taxes.

Noble Among Elite Group at Advanced Financial Planning Conference

kendra.fendt@saltmarshcpa.com (Kendra Fendt, Marketing Coordinator) — 2011-1-19T13:00:00+00:00

W. Gregg Noble, CPA, PFS at Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund, attended the 2011 Advanced Personal Financial Planning Conference in Las Vegas where he gained enhanced education on investments, insurance, tax, estate, retirement and elder planning from some of the world’s foremost experts on those issues.

Scharf Appointed to Executive Committee at Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund

kendra.fendt@saltmarshcpa.com (Kendra Fendt, Marketing Coordinator) — 2011-1-11T13:00:00+00:00

Glenn Scharf, CPA, at Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund, has been selected to serve on the Executive Committee effective January 1, 2011.

Schulte, Jackson, Kent and Woods promoted at Saltmarsh

kendra.fendt@saltmarshcpa.com (Kendra Fendt, Marketing Coordinator) — 2010-12-28T13:00:00+00:00

The Shareholders of Saltmarsh are pleased to announce the following promotions effective January 1, 2011: James Schulte has been promoted to Senior in the Audit Services Department of Saltmarsh, Cleaveland and Gund.

Gaines joins Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund

kendra.fendt@saltmarshcpa.com (Kendra Fendt, Marketing Coordinator) — 2010-12-7T13:00:00+00:00

Benny Gaines has joined our firm as Senior Manager in our Retirement and Medical Plan (RAMP) Consulting Department.

Florida Trend Ranks Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund Among Top Firms

kendra.fendt@saltmarshcpa.com (Kendra Fendt, Marketing Coordinator) — 2010-11-11T13:00:00+00:00

The November 2010 issue of Florida Trend Magazine lists its picks of the “Top Rank Florida Accounting Firms.

Government Contractor Planning Workshop

kendra.fendt@saltmarshcpa.com (Kendra Fendt, Marketing Coordinator) — 2010-10-18T13:00:00+00:00

Join us for our free Government Contractor Planning Workshop!

Stogniew & Associates Merges with Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund

kendra.fendt@saltmarshcpa.com (Kendra Fendt, Marketing Coordinator) — 2010-9-27T13:00:00+00:00

Stogniew & Associates and Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund are merging effective October 1, 2010.

Andrew Kent joins Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund

kendra.fendt@saltmarshcpa.com (Kendra Fendt, Marketing Coordinator) — 2010-8-18T13:00:00+00:00

Andrew Kent has joined our firm as Litigation and Valuation Consultant in the Business Advisory Group.

Cathy Gianotto, QPA, QKA elected to Board of Directors of FWCEBC

kendra.fendt@saltmarshcpa.com (Kendra Fendt, Marketing Coordinator) — 2010-8-16T13:00:00+00:00

Cathy Gianotto, at Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund, has been elected a member of the Board of Directors for the Florida West Coast Employee Benefits Council (FWCEBC) in Tampa.

Crist appoints Nathan Botts to Bay Bridge Authority

kendra.fendt@saltmarshcpa.com (Kendra Fendt, Marketing Coordinator) — 2010-7-1T13:00:00+00:00

Gov. Charlie Crist announced two appointments to the Santa Rosa Bay Bridge Authority — which governs the Garcon Point Bridge.

Gulf Oil Spill: Questions and Answers

kendra.fendt@saltmarshcpa.com (Kendra Fendt, Marketing Coordinator) — 2010-6-25T13:00:00+00:00

Gulf Oil Spill: Questions and Answers

Oury earned the designation of Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

kendra.fendt@saltmarshcpa.com (Kendra Fendt, Marketing Coordinator) — 2010-5-25T13:00:00+00:00

Allyson Oury, with Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund, has recently earned the designation of CPA – Certified Public Accountant.

de Boer earned the designation of Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

kendra.fendt@saltmarshcpa.com (Kendra Fendt, Marketing Coordinator) — 2010-5-24T13:00:00+00:00

Philip de Boer, with Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund, has recently earned the designation of CPA – Certified Public Accountant.

What Health Care Reform Means to Your Business

kendra.fendt@saltmarshcpa.com (Kendra Fendt, Marketing Coordinator) — 2010-5-17T13:00:00+00:00

Health care reform is now the law of the land. And nearly every individual and business in the U.S. will be affected by the new law’s provisions.

Help for small businesses affected by the Deep Water BP Oil Spill

kendra.fendt@saltmarshcpa.com (Kendra Fendt, Marketing Coordinator) — 2010-5-15T13:00:00+00:00

SBA is making low-interest loans available to Florida small businesses suffering financial losses following the Deepwater BP oil spill that shut down commercial and recreational fishing in the Gulf.

SBA has approved disaster loan funds

kendra.fendt@saltmarshcpa.com (Kendra Fendt, Marketing Coordinator) — 2010-5-10T13:00:00+00:00

<strong>The following information has been provided by the office of Senator Bill Nelson:</strong> On Friday, May 14, 2010, the U.

BP and the MC252 Oil Well Incident in The Gulf of Mexico

kendra.fendt@saltmarshcpa.com (Kendra Fendt, Marketing Coordinator) — 2010-5-10T13:00:00+00:00

BP and the MC252 Oil Well Incident in The Gulf of Mexico

Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund Acquires Lundy, Minnich & Linnville’s Clients

kendra.fendt@saltmarshcpa.com (Kendra Fendt, Marketing Coordinator) — 2010-2-2T13:00:00+00:00

Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund is proud to announce the acquisition of Lundy, Minnich & Linnville’s clients. Due to H.L. Minnich’s impending retirement, he has transferred clients of Lundy, Minnich & Linnville to Saltmarsh effective January 1, 2010.

Beth Skarda, CPA, promoted to Manager at Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund