Small-Business Spotlight
ANDREA DILLON AND NOACK & COMPANY
example. Say an individual’s home suffered $2,500 worth of hurricane damage. Their insurance company agrees to pay for $1,000 of the damage, which leaves the homeowner responsible for $1,500 out of pocket. Because of this tax break, this individual will pay for the repair, and then they will receive $1,000 as a tax credit. Homeowners aren’t the only ones who can receive aid in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. Business owners, we know you suffered too! If you at any time paid your employees while you were not operational, you may be eligible for an extra credit on your taxes for those wages. We also know the taxation laws can be confusing, and it is easy to miss out on relief programs simply because they are not advertised well. If you have questions regarding Hurricane Irma tax relief, contact Andrea Dillon, CPA CTRS at Noack & Company! Andrea is also passionate about helping those with back
Everyone, meet Andrea! Andrea is a senior tax manager with expertise in business accounting and taxation. Like most of Southwest Florida, Andrea was affected by the devastating path of Hurricane Irma back in September of 2017. Watching her friends and family face extensive damage to their homes was gut-wrenching, especially when most of their insurance policies did not always cover the natural disaster home repairs in full. However, Andrea had some good news for them, and maybe now for you, if you did not already know this secret. Relief options do exist for taxpayers who have had to pay out of pocket for those annoying Irma home repairs! According to tax laws, individuals who have paid out of pocket for hurricane damage repairs may be eligible for a tax write- off after the first $500. You can still be eligible for this tax break even if you didn’t file an insurance claim! Let’s look at an
taxes find their path to resolution, and she would be happy to discuss Hurricane Irma tax relief with you. Contact Andrea at 239-936-6144 or andrea@cpaofflorida.com.
Team Spotlight: Lauren Horton
Sweet and Zesty Detox Salad
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You may remember us introducing you to our amazing bankruptcy paralegal, Lauren Horton, last January. She is approaching her two-year anniversary with us here in May! Since then, Lauren has
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1 large carrot, roughly chopped
3 cups chopped kale leaves 2 cups chopped broccoli florets 2 cups chopped red cabbage
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1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger 1 tablespoon honey
1 cup matchstick carrots 1 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds
1 tablespoon white miso 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil Salt and pepper, to taste
been doing so many amazing things in and outside of the firm. She just welcomed her first niece into the world a few months ago and has been enjoying spending time with her family. Not only is Lauren active in their lives, but she is also an active fitness fiend. Lauren goes to the gym every morning at 6 before coming to work at 8. Now that’s dedication! We asked Lauren what life has been like after starting at the Dellutri Law Group in May of 2016. She said, “Life since joining DLG has been full of hope, excitement, positivity, and even better people. This team is pretty amazing!” We sure do love Lauren, and we hope to have her around for many years to come.
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1/3 cup sliced green onions
1 diced avocado
Directions 1. To make the salad, add all ingredients to a large bowl; toss to combine. 2. To make the dressing, add all ingredients to a blender or food processor. Pulse until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper or add extra honey for a sweeter taste. 3. Drizzle dressing over salad and serve immediately.
Recipe inspired by GimmeSomeOven.com
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