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03 - 05 - 2014
Parents Should Take Advantage Of Tax Credits
Some of the most valuable tax credits are for parents. The following seven credits and deductions may add up to significant tax savings if you qualify.Read More -
02 - 06 - 2014
Report Name Change Before You File Taxes
Did you change your name last year? Did your dependent have a name change? If the answer to either question is yes, be sure to notify the Social Security Administration before you file your tax ret...Read More -
01 - 13 - 2014
Tax Season Opens January 31!
The 2014 filing season will open on January 31. This means that the IRS will begin to accept returns on this date but not before.Read More -
12 - 31 - 2013
Curry, Saltzman, and Crochet Promoted Partner
Darnall, Sikes, Gardes & Frederick (A Corporation of Certified Public Accountants) announces the promotion of Adam J. Curry*, CPA, CFP®, Kyle P. Saltzman, CPA and Blaine M. Crochet, CPA, M.S. from ...Read More -
12 - 03 - 2013
Darnall, Sikes, Gardes & Frederick Mourns the Death of Partner and Shareholder, Barbara Watts
Darnall, Sikes, Gardes & Frederick is deeply saddened to announce today that on December 3, Barbara Watts, Partner and Shareholder in our Morgan City office, died after a courageous battle with bre...Read More -
11 - 11 - 2013
Social Security Announces 1.5 Percent Benefit Increase For 2014
Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for nearly 63 million Americans will increase 1.5 percent in 2014, the Social Security Administration announced today.Read More -
10 - 30 - 2013
Paint the Town Red 2013
Darnall, Sikes, Gardes & Frederick joined forces with Van Eaton & Romero, Allen & Gooch and Iberia Bank to participate in the University of Louisiana Lafayette Alumni Association's Paint the Town R...Read More -
09 - 04 - 2013
Did You Move This Summer?
Moving for work is stressful and a pain, but it may net you tax benefits. These benefits may apply if you move to start a new job or to work at the same job in a new job location.Read More