IRS Increases Mileage Rate

The current IRS mileage rate will increase from 50.5 cents per mile to 58.5 cents per mile effective July 1, 2008.

Young and Old Without Distinction Leave This World; Therefore Fail Not To Secure the Next

Becky and I went to Nassau, Bahamas in April 2008. We found Christ Church Cathedral, an Anglican church founded in 1670. The church had a number of plaques on the inside wall dedicated to loved ones who had died. I was particularly drawn to the plaque for Emma Blatch. It read as follows:

"In memory of Emma Clementina Blatch, whom it pleased the Almighty to visit suddenly in the bloom of life with a severe fever, of which she died, October 16th, 1825, aged 19. Her earthly remains are deposited in Potters Field. Her spirit is with God.

Reader! Whoever thou art, let the sight of this monument imprint on thy mind, that young and old without distinction leave this world; therefore fail not to secure the next."

To me, this was a striking reminder that our primary goal in this life is to "secure the next".

Inc.credible!!!

Strothman & Company won the 2008 Inc.credible Award from Greater Louisville, Inc. in May in the 50 to 99 employee category (click here). The firm was up against strong competition against companies in a variety of different industries. We are the first Louisville CPA firm to win this award, and are incredibly grateful to our staff and clients who made it possible for us to receive this recognition.