• 2013 Florida Minimum Wage

    Effective January 1, 2013, Florida’s minimum wage is $7.79 per hour for all hours worked in Florida. For tipped employees the direct hourly wage is $4.77 as of January 1, 2013. […]Read More… from 2013 Florida Minimum Wage


  • 2013 Unemployment Tax – Florida & Federal

    The FLORIDA taxable wage base for 2013 remains at $8,000. This means the first $8,000 of each employee’s wage during the calendar year to taxed for Florida Unemployment Tax Purposes. The FEDERAL wage base for the same purpose is based on the first $7,000 each employee makes during the calendar year. […]Read More… from 2013…


  • Homestead Exemption if I rent the home

    You will not be able to retain the homestead exemption if the home is rented. The exemption is for your primary personal residence only. […]Read More… from Homestead Exemption if I rent the home


  • Social Security in 2012 – How much can I earn without reducing SSoc Pmt

    Social Security If you were born January 2, 1943, through January 1, 1955, then your full retirement age for retirement insurance benefits is 66. If you work and are full retirement age or older, you may keep all of your benefits, no matter how much you earn. If you are younger than full retirement age,…


  • Chartered Global Management Accountant status awarded (CGMA)

    AICPA (Association of International Certified Professional Accountants) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (also known as AICPA) have awarded the CGMA (Chartered Global Management Accountant) status by fulfilling all the established requirements of eligibility and demonstrating the necessary qualifications. What does that really mean? It means they think I know stuff! […]Read More… from Chartered Global Management…