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RSM McGladrey Network
In November of 2006, the RSM McGladrey Network chose Schaffner, Knight, Minnaugh & Company, P.C. to become a member of the network. The RSM McGladrey Network is the premier affiliation of independent accounting firms in the nation. Only 95 independent accounting firms across the United States have qualified to be members. The Network’s mission is to build and sustain high performing CPA firms as measured by financial performance, staff development and service quality.
As a member of the RSM McGladrey Network, our specialists can now draw upon national and international resources for your business needs, especially as your business expands. However, we maintain our name, autonomy and independence as a locally owned and responsive accounting firm responsible for our own client fee arrangements, our own delivery of services, and our own maintenance of client relationships.
The Alliantgroup
As another advantage to you, Schaffner, Knight, Minnaugh & Company, P.C. is affiliated with The Alliantgroup, a firm headquartered in Houston, Texas. Through this affiliation, we can provide research and development tax credit studies to both clients and non-clients in Northwestern Pennsylvania. A Research and Development (R&D) study evaluates the projects and processes of a business to determine the portion of these activities that qualify as R&D under the Internal Revenue Code.
The costs associated with these qualifying activities can generate tax credits. These tax credits can be used to offset tax liabilities for the business or its owners, in the case of a pass-through entity. Due to recent changes in the law, more businesses are able to take advantage of this credit. Amended returns can be filed to claim the credit for the three open tax years. The credits may be carried forward for up to twenty years.
Harry A. Anderson, CPA
By collaborating with experts in the field, Schaffner, Knight, Minnaugh & Company, P.C. seeks the best of the best, such as Harry A. Anderson, CPA. Harry is the retired Group Manager of the Internal Revenue Service's Erie office. Our team also includes a retired special agent of the Criminal Investigation Division and a retired collection specialist of the Internal Revenue Service.
The talents of these retired, but professionally active, IRS specialists in a multitude of cases, both civil and criminal, provide us with instant credibility in the courtroom. Together, we truly provide the most comprehensive litigation support group in the region.
Valtec Associates
To provide cost segregation benefits to clients and non-clients in the Northwestern, PA area, Schaffner, Knight, Minnaugh & Company, P.C. is affiliated with Valtec Associates in Crown Point, Indiana. Through this relationship, we have accelerated tax deductions and increased cash flow for a significant number of Erie-area business.
Information Strategies Plus
Information Strategies Plus is a computer consulting firm that works in tandem with Schaffner, Knight, Minnaugh & Company, P.C. We work with Information Strategies Plus on software search, system support, training, custom programming, hardware procurement, and network support.
Whatever your needs, Schaffner, Knight, Minnaugh & Company, P.C. is affiliated with the best of the best.
