About Bette Hochberger, CPA, CGMA

Bette is the founder of the firm that bears her name. After launching her career in private accounting with technology startups and nonprofits in Boston and Miami, she transitioned to Public Accounting at large regional firms. She founded her firm so she could focus on the needs of small business owners instead of chasing billable hours with large corporations.

Funniest Accountant Ever

By Bette Hochberger, CPA, CGMA|2021-03-19T12:07:45-04:00May 7th, 2013|Categories: Quickies with Bette|Tags: Politics and Public Policy|

So if you ever wanted to get your kicks off some tax jokes, I present Mr. Greg Kyte, CPA.

2014 Health Care Savings Account (HSA) inflation adjusted amounts announced

By Bette Hochberger, CPA, CGMA|2021-05-12T23:33:17-04:00May 3rd, 2013|Categories: #TaxTipTuesday|Tags: IRS, Medical - HealthCare - Health Insurance - HSAs, Tax Deductions and Tax Credits, Taxes and Tax|

The IRS just released information regarding the 2014 inflation-adjusted amounts for Health Care Savings Accounts (HSAs).

2012 Individual, Partnership, LLC, and Trust returns are due April 15, 2013

By Bette Hochberger, CPA, CGMA|2013-04-10T02:27:02-04:00April 10th, 2013|Categories: Deadlines and Updates|Tags: Extensions, Tax Deadlines, Tax Penalties and Interest, Taxes and Tax|

The tax filing deadline for individuals (Form 1040), partnerships and LLCs (Form 1065), and trusts (Form 1041) is next Monday, April 15, 2013. If you have not started your tax [...]

2012 corporate deadline is today

By Bette Hochberger, CPA, CGMA|2021-03-19T12:03:35-04:00March 15th, 2013|Categories: Deadlines and Updates|Tags: Business, Extensions, IRS, Tax Deadlines, Taxes and Tax|

Today is the day for corporations to file a tax return or extension.

2012 Corporate tax filing deadline March 15

By Bette Hochberger, CPA, CGMA|2021-03-19T12:02:24-04:00March 8th, 2013|Categories: Deadlines and Updates|Tags: Business, Extensions, IRS, Tax Deadlines, Taxes and Tax|

In just one short week the corporate tax filing deadline is coming- March 15!

What Is Passive Activity Income?
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What Is Passive Activity Income?

By Bette Hochberger, CPA, CGMA|2021-05-12T23:33:23-04:00February 28th, 2013|Categories: #TaxTipTuesday|Tags: Real Estate, Tax Planning, Taxes and Tax|

Passive activity rules govern areas around tax shelters.

IRS Estate Tax Exemption for 2013

By Bette Hochberger, CPA, CGMA|2021-04-27T12:38:08-04:00February 1st, 2013|Categories: Deadlines and Updates|Tags: Attorneys - Law Firms - and Lawyers|

The IRS announced in the Revenue Procedure 2013-15 that the estate tax exemption for 2013 is $5,250,000.

Taxpayers Claiming Education Credits Wait Until February To File

By Bette Hochberger, CPA, CGMA|2021-03-17T10:27:59-04:00January 30th, 2013|Categories: Deadlines and Updates|Tags: Education and Back to School, Family, Tax Deadlines, Tax Deductions and Tax Credits, Taxes and Tax|

If you are a taxpayer that claims one of the education tax credits- the American Opportunities Credit and the Lifetime Learning Credit- using Form 8863 you will need to wait until mid-February to file your return.