Informative Articles At Bristol & Company S.C., we know that an informed client is our best customer. The internet is a great educational resource with limitless amounts of information just a click away. We have selected a few helpful articles for you to view. Check back often for all of the latest information on ways to manage your business and personal financial needs more effectively. In addition, our vice president, James F. Pirc, CPA, has written several articles on the accounting and taxation of condominium associations, one of his areas of specialty. Just click on an article title below to view the complete text. Our Planning Tools page provides access to additional informative articles.   Accounting for Condominium Associations: What Financial Reporting Services Does your CPA Provide? How Do the New Tax Laws Affect Your Association?

American Opportunity Credit For tax years beginning in 2009 and 2010, the Stimulus Act includes taxpayer-friendly modifications to the Hope Scholarship higher education tax credit (Hope Credit).   Deducting Fraudulent Investment Scheme Losses In spite of diligent efforts by regulatory organizations to prevent fraudulent investment schemes, unscrupulous individuals and firms continue to find ways to manipulate the system and defraud unwary investors.   Retaining Tax Information and Records Retaining and storing your income tax information and records is an important final step of your tax filing responsibility. This article contains information on the rules for keeping your tax records.