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On March 27th, President Trump enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The historic $2.2 trillion stimulus…
On March 27th, President Trump enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The historic $2.2 trillion stimulus…
On March 27th, President Trump enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The historic $2.2 trillion stimulus…
On March 27th, President Trump enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economics Security (CARES) Act. The historic $2.2 trillion stimulus…
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Happy 2017! Hopefully, this year will be filled with good health and prosperity, both for you and your business. Have…
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As we build greater protections against cyberattacks, criminals find ways to adapt. They adjust their strategies to stay ahead of…
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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that some employers will be required to submit data regarding employees’ pay,…
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The IRS issued its annual update of special per-diem rates, to be used in substantiating certain business expenses taxpayers incur…
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Oftentimes, many small and even mid-sized businesses become so focused on growing the business itself that we never stop to…
A cohesive team of employees that work well together means that your team is productive and efficient. By developing and…
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When looking at retirement savings it is important that you have all the necessary facts regarding the different tax strategies…
According to the Tax Policy Center, the oft quoted $95 price tag for not having health insurance under the Affordable…
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In a statement made this week regarding the Fed’s bond buying program, it was revealed that at this time they…
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The Federal Government effectively shutdown operations beginning Tuesday, October 1, 2013, and by the end of the day the shutdown…
In an article for Money.usnews.com, Kimberly Palmer outlines some shrewd financial suggestions for your fall financial planning. There are just…
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Due to the recent government shutdown, the IRS has announced that there will be a one to two week delay…
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Earlier this month, the IRS announced that it is delaying the effective date of the temporary regulations it issued in…
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Everyone dreams of living a comfortable retirement, but many people fail to realize that the financial decisions you make today…
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With a fluctuating economy, retirement planning has changed a lot over the decades. One major adjustment is that people are…
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Since its establishment in 1935, Social Security has affected nearly every American. But now that the financial stability of the…
A new tax scam has the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) concerned as it uses a website that looks almost identical…
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The IRS has acknowledged our concerns, heard the demands from businesses and tax professionals regarding the issues with the final…
Do you know which demographic controls 85% of the country’s wealth, and are now the fastest growing user group of…
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It’s always smart to keep your tax returns on file. Old returns can come in handy when you’re making important…
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Lohman Company, PLLC is pleased to announce the expansion of the firm’s Project Professional Services division with the addition of…
Lohman Company, PLLC is thrilled to announce that they have been named to the Phoenix Business Journal’s Top 25 Accounting Firms list…
Lohman Company, PLLC is pleased to announce they have placed #1 on this year’s Ranking Arizona’s “The Best of Arizona…
After 15 years with Lohman Company and over three decades in the profession, Mary Jordan retired from public accounting on…
Lohman Company, PLLC is pleased to announce the promotions of Dennis Hare, CPA, Amanda Lilly, CPA, and Lisa Otis, CPA.…
For the 17th consecutive year, we are excited to announce that Lohman Company, PLLC has been named on the Phoenix…
Lohman Company, PLLC is pleased to announce they have placed #1 on this year’s Ranking Arizona’s “The Best of Arizona…
Lohman Company, PLLC is pleased to announce that Andrew J. Baker, CPA (A.J.) has been promoted to partner. Baker has…
In his capacity as a member of the board of directors of the Arizona Chapter of the Alliance of Merger…
Lohman Company, PLLC is pleased to announce the addition of Matthew P. Hatfield, CPA as a partner in the firm. …
Lohman Company, PLLC is pleased to announce they have placed #1 on this year’s Ranking Arizona’s “The Best of Arizona…
For the 16th consecutive year, we are excited to announce that Lohman Company, PLLC has been named on the Phoenix…
Today’s business environment is changing rapidly. The concerns of COVID-19 have forced management to make decisions quickly in order for…
Lohman Company, PLLC is pleased to announce that Stuart Wiemers, CPA is the newest member of the firm’s partner group.…
Lohman Company, PLLC is pleased to announce that A.J. Baker, CPA has been promoted to Senior Manager. With over a…
The Arizona Department of Revenue issued the following guidance for individual income taxpayers now that the Arizona legislature has determined…
Lohman Company, PLLC is pleased to announce they have again been included on Ranking Arizona’s The Best of Arizona Business…
Lohman Company, PLLC is pleased to announce the addition of Denise Daniels to their professional team. Daniels joins Lohman Company…
For the 15th consecutive year, we’re excited to announce that Lohman Company has been named to the Phoenix Business Journal’s…
Craig Lohman, Partner, attended the Scaling New Heights® Conference conference in Atlanta, held June 17-20, 2018. The Scaling New Heights® Conference…
We are very happy to announce Lohman Company has been named to Phoenix Business Journal’s Top 25 Accounting Firms list…
Significant changes to partnership audit and adjustment rules are slated to go into effect for taxable years beginning after December…
It’s a sad reality that cyber-criminals eagerly exploit tragic circumstances in order to take advantage of and steal from new…
Recently, the Ahwatukee Chapter of 100 Women Who Care (100 WWC), an informal group of local women who strive to…
Jay Lohman, CPA, CGMA, President of Lohman Company, PLLC has become a member of the Alliance of Merger & Acquisition…
Lohman Company is pleased to share that on May 10th they hosted their third annual employee event at Top Golf…
The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) recently issued an alert for all employers warning of a W-2 email phishing scam happening…
The team at Lohman Company is thrilled to announce that we have been named the number one accounting firm in…
We are thrilled to announce Lohman Company has been named to Phoenix Business Journal’s Top 25 Accounting Firms list for…
Lohman Company, PLLC is excited to share a recent article from azcentral.com highlighting the firm’s history, leadership, and focus on…
Lohman Company, PLLC’s partner, Mary Jordan, CPA recently joined Phoenix Rescue Mission’s Legacy Resource Group. “It’s an honor to be…
Lohman Company, PLLC is pleased to announce that Mary C. Jordan has been promoted to Partner. Mary joined Lohman Company…
Lohman Company has been providing unmatched accounting and business advisory services to the Greater Phoenix region for 15 years. “To…
Recently, the University of Advanced Technology (UAT) was named one of the “Most Admired Companies” by the Arizona Business Magazine. …
Lohman Company, PLLC is pleased to announce they have been named a Phoenix Business Journal Top 25 Accounting Firm for…
We are delighted to announce that one of our best and brightest, Andrew J. Baker (A.J.), CPA has been promoted…
We are thrilled that our own Craig Lohman has recently been named as Secretary/Treasurer for the Mesa Chamber of Commerce…
As a manager in the assurance department, Rebecca Choate has specific expertise in handling employee benefit plan audits. With over…
Over the Moon! That’s how we feel to once again be named a Phoenix Business Journal Top 25 Accounting Firm for the…
We are proud and excited to announce the promotion of Jill R. Durst, CPA to assurance manager and Kristen L.…
The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 was signed into law by the President on January 2, 2013. The approved…
For the 9th year in a row, Lohman Company has been named to the Phoenix Business Journal’s List of Top…
Lohman Company is pleased to announce our new membership in Local First Arizona. With over 1,800 members, the focus of Local…
On June 28th, 2012, the U.S. Supreme Court generally upheld the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010. The…
The partners and staff of Lohman Company, PLLC are pleased to announce that it has successfully completed a rigorous peer…
Jay Lohman, CPA and Cati Piorkowski, CPA, recently attended the Integra International AAA Conference held in Seattle, Washington on May 17…
We are proud and excited to announce the promotion of Allison L. Dozbaba, CPA to tax manager and the addition…
This update is to alert you to substantial penalties that the IRS can impose for failure to disclose “reportable transactions,” transactions…
We are writing to ask for your support and compassion. It’s not often we will reach out like this; however,…
Lohman Company, PLLC is proud and excited to announce the promotion of Dennis M. Hare, CPA to tax manager effective…
Lohman Company, PLLC is proud and excited to announce the promotion of Andrew J. (A.J.) Baker to senior effective February…
