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News & Views

Here you’ll find articles that include updates on codes and regulations and more. We’ll also post news about our firm and advice for our clients.

Thinking of buying an aircraft?

Thinking of buying an aircraft?

Jan 6, 2018

You may be aware that our Managing Principal, Pete Messina, is a multi-engine, instrument-rated Airline Transport Pilot. His longtime interests in flying and aircraft charter management bring a special level of expertise to our clients. Pete also consults as a tax advisor for the aviation law firm Jetlaw LLC. Jetlaw ran this ad in the […]

Pre-Year-End Tax Planning in Light of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Dec 27, 2017

I’m sure you all are aware that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed into law by the President on December 22nd. In consideration of the impact of tax law changes resulting from the new legislation, we have prepared the attached that discusses some pre-year-end 2017 tax planning concepts and ideas. Please review and […]

2017 Year-End Business Tax Alert

Dec 22, 2017

We recently sent this tax alert to all our business clients. It includes some great tax planning advice for 2018 that applies to businesses of all sizes. Give it a look. As always, contact us with any questions.

2017 Year-End Personal Tax Alert

Dec 22, 2017

We recently sent this tax alert to all our individual clients. It includes some great tax planning advice for 2018. Give it a look. As always, contact us with any questions.

December 15 Tax Reform Update

Dec 15, 2017

The attached has been updated to reflect results from the Joint Conference Report, which will supposedly be voted on by the House and Senate next week. If passed by both, then the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Acts” will be sent to the President for signature. We’ll keep you posted as legislation develops.    

December 2 Tax Reform Update

Dec 2, 2017

In case you’re not sick and tired of hearing about the pending tax reform yet, we’ve uploaded an updated summary of the more common individual and business provisions of the House and Senate tax bill. Both versions will now need to be tweaked and revised to come up with a single piece of legislation. This […]

November 13 Tax Reform Update

Nov 13, 2017

We have prepared the following summary of the proposed individual and business tax reform legislation as drafted by the House and Senate. The tax rules that impact most of us are presented. There will obviously be more changes and tweaking over the coming days and weeks, and we’ll keep you apprised as things progress. In […]

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  • “I am very happy with our decision to move our accounting and tax work to Pete Messina’s firm.  He has a great staff and helps me understand what the numbers mean. Pete is easy to work with and also a very likeable person!”

    Myron Kaminsky
    Vice President Southern Motors of Savannah
  • “I can happily say that the services of Messina and Associates LTD are indispensable to our medical group . . . [they] provide superior analysis, accounting, and auditing skills that our practice cannot be without. Everything is on time, well organized, and comprehensible. It is good to have top notch allies in this world, and Messina and Associates are the best!!!”

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    President Anesthesia Consultants of Savannah
  • “Their dedication, follow up and level of knowledge in the CPA/Tax industry for business owners is impressive. The M&A team is engaging and performs regular review of our financials remotely, as well as performs scheduled meetings to ensure that our team is financially on target with our goals. Working with Messina & Associates was the best business decision for Solutions Networking Corporation.”

    Rose Canfield
    Owner, Solutions Networking Corporation

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