When Value Is Contested: Analyzing Businesses in Dispute
Business valuation is straightforward in concept. It becomes considerably more complex when the conclusion determines how much one party owes another. When a business interest…
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St. Louis Business Journal Names Smith Patrick CPAs a Top Accounting Firm
Smith Patrick CPAs has been recognized by the St. Louis Business Journal as one of the region’s largest accounting firms in its 2026 rankings. The…
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St. Louis Business Journal Features Smith Patrick CPAs on Key Trends Shaping the Accounting Industry
When the St. Louis Business Journal recently examined several trends shaping the accounting industry, it turned to Smith Patrick CPAs Managing Partner David Smith for…
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ABLE Accounts and the Saver’s Credit: A Practical Overview for People with Disabilities
Paying for disability-related expenses often involves long-term planning, especially when public benefits are part of the picture. Achieving a Better Life Experience accounts, commonly known…
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Smart Tax Moves for Homeowners: Deductions to Know Before the Year Ends
Buying a home comes with plenty of decisions: paint colors, repairs, figuring out where the mysteriously slow Wi-Fi signal disappears. But as 2025 wraps up…
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Accounting | News | Tax
Getting to Know Anastasiya Ellebrecht at Smith Patrick CPAs
At Smith Patrick CPAs, our team is the foundation of the service we provide, and we’re excited to introduce Anastasiya Ellebrecht, a CPA who has…
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Sarah Bantz Voted Best Cannabis Accountant Missouri in the Greenway Best of the Industry Awards
We’re thrilled to share that Sarah Bantz, CPA, leader of our Cannabis Accounting team, has been named Best Accountant in the 2025 Greenway Best of…
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Growing to Serve You: Meet the Team Enhancing Your Experience at Smith Patrick CPAs
At Smith Patrick CPAs, we know that a great firm is built on great people. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the newest members of…
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How Are Fractional CFOs Different from Accountants?
Imagine your financial team as a movie production. Accountants are like the editors—they piece together everything that’s already been shot, ensuring the final cut is…
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What You Should Know When Choosing a Tax Professional
When tax season comes around, many taxpayers turn to tax professionals to help them prepare their federal tax return. However, choosing a tax preparer requires…
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Home Sale Taxes Explained: How Tax Basis Impacts What You Pay
With home prices continuing to rise, many homeowners are thinking about the tax implications of selling their property. One critical concept that often gets overlooked…
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Smith Patrick Participates in CPA Program: Experience, Learn, and Earn (ELE) by AICPA and NASBA
ELE: An Adaptable Approach to the CPA Journey The path to becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is known for its rigor, requiring a mix…
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Smith Patrick’s Sarah Bantz Elected Treasurer of We Are JAINE: Elevating Women in Cannabis
Smith Patrick congratulates Sarah Bantz, CPA, on her election as Treasurer of We Are JAINE®, an organization dedicated to supporting women in the cannabis industry….
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Practical Financial Advice for Small Business Owners from Award-Winning CPA, Debra Annis
Best Accountant Shares Essential Tips for Entrepreneurs I was honored to recently be named one of the Best Accountants by St. Louis Small Business Monthly….
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BOI Compliance Deadline Approaching: What Business Owners Need to Know
As the year-end draws closer, U.S. businesses face a significant new compliance requirement: Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting. This new federal mandate stems from the…
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Tax Scams Exposed: How to Protect Yourself This Holiday Season
With holiday season just around the corner, while most of us are busy trying to maximize deals on Black Friday, scammers are busy trying to…
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Accounting | News | Tax
Smith Patrick’s Debra Annis Earns Best Accountant Recognition for 2024
Smith Patrick’s Debra Annis Honored by St. Louis Small Business Monthly in the 2024 Best Accountants List Debra J. Annis, CPA, has once again earned…
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Missouri’s Consumer-Friendly Marijuana Tax System: What You Need to Know
Missouri’s marijuana tax system is making headlines for its consumer-friendly structure. In an article published on MoCannTrade.org, the website of the Missouri Cannabis Trade Association,…
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Stay One Step Ahead: Safeguard Your Records Before the Unexpected Hits
You can’t predict when disaster will strike, but you can prepare for it. With a focus on National Preparedness Month, the IRS knows that when…
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Building Team Spirit, One Bite at a Time: Smith Patrick’s Bake-Off
At Smith Patrick, we know that a strong team isn’t just built through meetings and deadlines. Sometimes, the best way to bond is by stepping…
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Accounting | News | Tax
Smith Patrick CPAs: A Place Where You Can Grow, Thrive, and Enjoy the Ride
At Smith Patrick CPAs, we’re not just looking for another accountant—we’re looking for you. Located in the heart of Webster Groves, a charming slice of…
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Accounting | Consulting | Tax
Tax Checklist for Closing Your Business
If you’ve decided to close a business, it’s important to take care of your Federal tax obligations. Company owners can mistakenly think that because the…
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The DEA Agrees to Reclassify Marijuana: What It Means and What Comes Next
Historic Shift in Federal Policy After over fifty years of federal prohibition, the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) proposal to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to…
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Behind the Scenes: How Smith Patrick Helped Revamp the CPA Exam
Big news in the accounting world… The CPA exam is getting a major facelift in 2024, and it’s shaping up to be quite the game-changer….
