Estate Planning with Kathy Ettensohn, CPA, MIST, CIRM

What is estate planning?

Hint: it is so much more than estate taxes. In this video, Kathy Ettensohn, Vice President and Co-leader of Advisory Services, discusses how to make sure your loved ones are taken care of when you’re gone. Are you ready to get started? Let’s talk 1-800-880-7800.

Kathy Ettensohn, CPA, MST, CIRM, is a Vice President and Co-leader of the Advisory Services Department. Kathy has over 30 years of experience serving clients in the areas of audit, tax, and business consulting.

Avantax Planning Partners announces award winners

Avantax Planning PartnersSM announces award winners at annual conference in Des Moines, Iowa.

For the second year in a row, Harding, Shymanski & Company, P.S.C. president, Scott Olinger, received the President’s Club award. This award is made up of the highest performing individuals among Avantax Planning Partners affiliates. President’s Club winners demonstrate exemplary productivity, client service, communication, planning guidance, and are advocates of Avantax Planning Partners.

In addition, Harding, Shymanski & Company, P.S.C. received the 2021 Best Practices Firm award in recognition of their dedication to following a proven model to ensure all areas of financial planning are addressed.

Disclosure: Investment advisory services are offered through Avantax Planning PartnersSM. Commission-based securities products are offered through Avantax Investment ServicesSM, Member FINRA, SIPC. Insurance services offered through licensed agents of Avantax Planning Partners. Avantax entities are independent of and unrelated to Harding, Shymanski & Company, P.S.C.

Succession, Transition, and Estate Planning Solutions (STEPS)

What is planning for the future all about? What is exit planning? In this short video, Scott Olinger, CEO chats about the answers to these questions and the 7-Step HSC STEPS process.

Find out more on our HSC STEPS webpage. ​

Ready to talk about it? Contact our expert team leads, Scott Olinger and Kyle Wininger.​

Succession Transition and Estate Planning Solutions with CEO Scott Olinger video

HSC Announces Summer Hours

Harding, Shymanski & Company, P.S.C. Offices will close at Noon local time on Fridays starting May 27th and continuing through the Labor Day holiday.

“Our employees work hard year-round, and especially this year’s busy season has had new challenges at every corner” said Scott Olinger, CEO. “We offer this alternative schedule in acknowledgment of the team’s commitment to serving our clients.”

Regular Friday office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. will resume on Friday, September 9th.

Could outsourcing a CFO be right for your company?

Take your business to the next level.

About this time of year, we all focus on our taxes.

The challenge is that often waiting until the last minute is not the best business decision. 

What if you were to plan ahead of time to determine what you need to take your business to the next level? 

What if it’s time for a CFO? 

Watch this short video for a brief overview: https://resources.hsccpa.com/project/the-benefits-of-hiring-an-outsourced-cfo/

Yes, hiring a CFO may seem to be out-of-reach–however, have you considered an outsourced CFO? 

Watch the video for some keen insights. 

You may find that the timing for your business is perfect.

How Getting Organized Will Save You Money

Getting organized for tax season can reduce stress and help your financial team save you money. Michele Graham explains how in this short video.

Office Closure Due to Inclement Weather

Due to local weather conditions, our offices will be closed Friday, February 4th. 

Utilizing technology, we’re able to continue working remotely despite the office closure. Our staff is available via e-mail, and we will be checking voice mail messages periodically throughout the day.

We appreciate your patience during our winter weather challenges.

Snow Day? Consider making it a Tax Organizer Day

Does ice or snow have you stuck at home? It’s a great time to organize your tax documents and get to your tax advisor. Even if you do not have all your information just yet, we can get started.

Below are a few reminders of key information as you gather your documents:

  • Stimulus and Advanced Child Tax Credits: Both items must be reconciled on your 2021 tax return and processing could be slowed down if the amounts reported do not agree to IRS records. To help with this process, the IRS began issuing letters earlier this month indicating the amounts received.  Please retain these letters and include them with your tax information.
  • Identity PIN: If you were a victim of fraud or identity theft and received a PIN, you should have received a letter in the mail with your 6-digit PIN. Please include this information with your organizer.
  • IRA transactions: 1099s often do not tell the whole story. If you used part of your required minimum distribution for a qualified charitable distribution (QCD), please let us know the amount of the contribution and the charity to which it was paid. Also, if the distribution from your IRA was in fact a roll-over or ROTH conversion, we will need to know this as well.
  • Cryptocurrency and foreign transactions: Reporting has become more robust on the individual income tax return. Please note in your organizer or discuss with your tax advisor if you have these transactions.
  • Gifts to individuals: Gifts over $15,000 to an individual should be reported on a gift tax return.  Please let us know and we can provide you with an additional questionnaire to capture the necessary information for reporting.

Stay safe and warm!