April L. Eyeington

The Comptroller's Office is changing the rules daily," said April Eyeington, an accountant with Bryan-based Brewer, Eyeington, Patout & Co.

Eyeington said one of her local grocery store clients paid $1,600 under the franchise tax law in 2006.This year, the same client -- whom Eyeington declined to identify -- will pay $11,000.
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But Eyeington said many businesses that suffered a loss on their balance sheets will pay tax this year, anyway.

"It doesn't matter if you have a loss, since the tax is based on a percentage of your growth," she said.
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Eyeington said some businesses are discussing suing the state, having likened the margin tax to a personal income tax -- which the state doesn't have the authority to assess.

April L. Eyeington , CPACPA/Managing Partner(979) 268-1350 april@bepcocpa.com

"While the big four accounting firms are actively recruiting, wining and dining the students, we have not had much of a presence or exposure on campus," said April Eyeington, managing partner of Bryan-based Brewer, Eyeington, Patout & Co.LLP."But we stay in good contact with the accounting department."

Eyeington said her firm and other local accounting firms also work to promote the benefits of working in a smaller company in the area -- less hierarchy, proximity to big cities and a wealth of local culture.

April L. Eyeington , CPAManaging Partner(979) 268-1350 april@bepcocpa.com

"Business owners are definitely concerned, because all of a sudden they're going to pay taxes, even if they recorded losses instead of gains," said April Eyeington, a managing partner with Bryan accounting firm Brewer, Eyeington, Patout & Co.
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While Isham and others have already determined their tax liability, Eyeington said the tax is still confusing others.

April L. Eyeington, C.P.A. Brewer, Eyeington & Company

"I've known Jan for many years.

April L. Eyeington, C.P.A. Brewer, Eyeington & Company

"I've known Jan for many years.

April L. EyeingtonBrewer, Eyeington & Company

April L. Eyeington, CPA

-April L. Eyeington, C.P.A. Brewer, Eyeington & Company, Bryan, TX