Tax Deduction on Business Travel – Howard Knight
RespondBy Longster | Feb.24, 2010 | Filed in: Business/Money, HeadlinesSummer is coming and perhaps you are ready to mix your winter-weary business travel with some pleasure for the summer. To keep things simple and in tax compliance with IRS tax reporting, here are some tips on what is tax deductible and what is not.
The IRS allows ordinary and necessary travel expenses related to business. This means your business expenses should take a direct route to the primary purpose of your business trip. Overnight accommodations should be at a comfortable place such as a hotel or conference retreat. continue »
New Directions for Houston Deaf Forum
RespondBy Billy Koch | Feb.17, 2010 | Filed in: HeadlinesAs some of you know Brad Porche and myself had been looking into trying to help the Houston Community to try to establish a Deaf Center. And during our efforts of trying to set up the center we have crossed paths with different organizations that do provide services.
Now with due respect, with the current economy, with the government cutting their spending, organizations are donating less and less to the non-profit organizations. Agencies/Non-Profit organizations are closing all over the U.S. we feel that it would not be feasible to try to establish a center at this time. Even though continue »
Challenges at work
3 CommentsBy ozinabox | Feb.05, 2010 | Filed in: Blogs, NewsThe other day, I was talking to one of my deaf friends, and the subject came up that he was planning to continue to attend school. This was after the fact that he’s almost finished with his MBA. His aspirations were bigger than anticipated, so he decided to pursue another continue »
Need Deaf CPA? Call and they will prepare your tax…
RespondBy Longster | Jan.26, 2010 | Filed in: Business/MoneyIt’s that time of the year, have your tax preparation done by a certified public accountant. Howard Knight CPA has been busy preparing for the tax season. And, we would be honored to prepare your income tax return. continue »
Deaf man saves woman from burning apartment
RespondBy Longster | Jan.12, 2010 | Filed in: NewsKHOU.com wrote an article about a deaf neighbor who saved a woman from a burning apartment at about continue »
CANCELLED – 2nd Houston Deaf Forum Meeting – Feb 27th
1 CommentBy Longster | Jan.11, 2010 | Filed in: HeadlinesMark your calendar folks, there will be a 2nd Houston Deaf Forum meeting on February 27th from 2:30 to 6 p.m. Location will be held at Freed-Montrose Neighborhood Library (Conference room – upstairs) 4100 Montrose, Houston, TX 77006.
The agenda will involve establishing an organization that will become a better voice, unity and advocacy for the deaf and hard of hearing citizen of Houston and areas. Use the power of networking tools and spread the word so we can establish Deaf Resource Center. For detailed information on the agenda… continue »
Leglislative Forum planned for Houston – GHID
RespondBy Longster | Jan.07, 2010 | Filed in: Interpreter, NewsGreater Houston Interpreters for the Deaf (GHID) is hosting a Legislative Forum on January 16, 2010. Presented by Billy Collins, this workshop is a reprise of the forum held in San Antonio in 2009. continue »
Rita Lee Wedgeworth
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Rita Lee Wedgeworth has over 20 years experience in interpreting for the deaf and she is widely known and respected in the deaf and hard of hearing community. When I first met Rita Lee Wedgeworth, she was one of the top interpreters I’ve had back in high school. At the time, sign language wasn’t something that I appreciated until I entered college. It was then that made me realize how easy it was for me understand sign language in a diverse culture. Rita and other interpreters had not only unconsciously taught me the art of language, but enabled me to continue »
Confused about 10-digit Videophone Numbers?
RespondBy Longster | Dec.10, 2009 | Filed in: TechnologyAre you confused about 10-digit video phones? Join us and learn more about the FCC’s decision to adopt 10-digit numbers on Thursday, December 17th, 2009 – 6:30pm. Free Admission and free food! continue »
Business Convention & Expo of the Deaf Speaker
RespondBy Longster | Dec.10, 2009 | Filed in: Business/MoneyIn 2010, there has never been a more exciting time to be a part of the world’s premier event like first Business Convention and Expo of the Deaf! continue »