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Linkenheimer Participates in Giving Something Back- South Africa 2014

During Alliott Group’s annual 2014 Worldwide Conference in South Africa, members found time to utilize their skills and man power in assisting and bringing some much needed joy and light relief to some of South Africa’s most deprived children at the Tapologo Centre. The community center is an after school & counselling facility for vulnerable and abused children. Run by an NGO it offers the children who are mainly from child-headed households, much needed support, counselling, after school care and a feeding scheme. Care for HIV + children is paramount where anti-viral medication and meals can be controlled with a specialized clinic available on grounds.

The event was organized by member John Jones in conjunction the Rustenburg Rotary Club of the North West Province, South Africa. Enabling Alliott Group delegates and companions to spend a few hours playing with over 100 children by offering several different activities, such as face painting, football, bubble play, and ball games. About 80 Alliott members and companions assisted on that Saturday morning. The Center invited 100 children to attend the Saturday morning event, although certainly all 200 kids and 10+ counselor/workers benefited from our presence and financial gifts. The creative members also decorated the walls with […]

By Linkenheimer LLP|2020-09-03T20:05:42+00:00November 17th, 2014|alliott, charity, rotary|0 Comments

In Honor of National Philanthropic Day (November 15th 2014)…

Have you considered charitable giving as a tax planning strategy for 2014?

It’s that time of year again! As we enter into the holiday season (which based on the local Target store is now officially the day after Halloween) of festive parties, family gatherings, and of course, gift giving, it creates a natural opportunity for those who are charitably inclined to consider yearend charitable contributions. In addition to the philanthropic aspect of charitable giving, it also can be used as an effective estate and yearend tax planning tool.

Most American households make their charitable gifts in cash, with the corresponding tax deduction allowed as an itemized deduction on their individual tax returns. In most instances, taxpayers may deduct up to 50% of their adjusted gross income (AGI) for cash gifts made to public charities. For gifts that exceed the 50% threshold, the contribution deduction is carried forward for a five year period.

For those who plan on incorporating charitable giving into their estate and tax planning strategies, gifting of highly appreciated property (stock, mutual funds, real estate) can be an extremely valuable tool that is often overlooked. This tax planning strategy is derived from the general idea […]

By Linkenheimer LLP|2020-09-03T20:05:43+00:00November 6th, 2014|charity, strategy, tax planning|0 Comments

Linkenheimer Voted Best Place to Work in North Bay for 2014

Best Places to Work 2014: Linkenheimer LLP CPAs & Advisors

Four-time winner

By James Dunn, Business Journal Staff Reporter

SANTA ROSA – “We’re going fly fishing,” said Michael Musson, partner at Linkenheimer LLP CPAs & Advisors since 1989. “We really work as a team. … There are no team-building sessions. It’s a great crew with a lot of cohesiveness. If there’s a ditch to dig, everybody picks up a shovel.”

The company sponsors a golf tournament every September to get together as a group.

“If we hit our numbers, we have a bonus trip every year,” Mr. Musson said. “Last year was Nicaragua.” This year is likely to be a trip to Mexico.

“John Jones (managing partner) is an extremely ethical, non-judgmental, even-keeled guy,” Mr. Musson said. “All of that trickles down to everybody. He has a family and hobbies.”

Mr. Jones encourages the company’s 20 employees to have balanced lives. “I have worked for people who had families but didn’t acknowledge them,” Mr. Musson said. He worked until 10 every night and felt pressured. […]

By Linkenheimer LLP|2020-09-03T20:05:46+00:00September 26th, 2014|best place to work, charity, Community|0 Comments

John Jones Recognized by Press Democrat for Global Eye Care Projects

John Jones’ good deeds have not gone unnoticed. On Sunday, July 8th, the Press Democrat released an article detailing his many trips to Nicaragua. Over the past 17 years, John has led and organized over 10 trips to Third World countries delivering basic health services. During those 17 years, he has helped over 15,000 people see more clearly.

John is normally accompanied by members of his local church or by fellow Rotarians. His outreach trips have included destinations such as Nicaragua, Mexico, Haiti, Guatemala, Samoa and Vietnam.

His most recent project, involves raising $100,000 for the first ever surgery center in the Rio San Juan region of Nicaragua. This remote region is home to 26,000 people who have virtually no medical care available locally. As the leader of his Rotary clubs efforts, they have already raised $46,000.

Even though he isn’t an eye doctor, the CPA has had a profound affect on the region, providing life changing health services, including eye exams and distributing eye glasses.

To read the Press Democrat article, click here.

By Linkenheimer LLP|2020-09-03T20:06:03+00:00July 17th, 2012|Advisor, charity, CPA, eye glasses, John Jones, Linkenheimer, Nicaragua, Santa Rosa|1 Comment