Welcome!
For more than twenty-five years Thomas W. Parfitt, CPA has been providing a broad range of personalized accounting and financial services to organizations, businesses and individuals throughout Southern and Eastern Ohio.  With tomparfittcpa.com we continue to expand our services and resources to our diverse client base throughout the region.

Do you know what a Certified Public Accountant can do for you?
Working to provide the good life for yourself and your family will occupy much of your time and energy at every stage of your life. Your CPA serves as your financial guide, helping you to utilize your resources more effectively as you work toward your financial goals.  You'll find these tasks easier to accomplish with a CPA's assistance.

2008 Economic Stimulus Package
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Stimulus Payment Schedule for Tax Returns Processed by the IRS by April 15
Economic stimulus payments were issued according to the last two-digits of the main filer's Social Security number.  Taxpayers who use direct deposit were among the first to receive their payments which were transmitted from April 28 to May 16.  Paper checks were placed in the mail the week of May 16 through the week of July 11.

Stimulus Payments for Tax Returns Processed by the IRS after April 15
According to the IRS, it will generally take a minimum of eight weeks after you file your return to get your stimulus payment.  If you’re getting a regular income tax refund, the IRS will send you that refund first.  Your separate stimulus payment should follow one to two weeks after you receive your refund.  A tax return must be filed by October 15, 2008 in order to receive a stimulus payment this year.

Professional Competence
Your CPA has demonstrated professional competence by meeting high education and experience standards for the accounting profession, passing the rigid, nationally-uniform examination, and meeting state licensing and continuing education requirements.

Tax Planning and Preparation
Your CPA prepares all required tax returns to assure that you are paying no more taxes than necessary.  Throughout the year, your CPA monitors tax law changes that will affect you, recommends tax-savings strategies, and serves as your advocate in tax matters.

Investment Review
Your CPA acts as a sounding board for your investment ideas and suggests the best structure to maximize your after-tax return.

Recordkeeping and Reports
Your CPA designs recordkeeping and accounting systems to fit your business and personal financial affairs.  Your CPA also prepares other financial affairs.  Your CPA also prepares other financial records and reports, including reports to state and federal agencies.

Happy Labor Day! The offices of Thomas W. Parfitt, CPA in both Athens and Waverly will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2008.