Author’s Profile
Doug Chaffins
CPA
After practicing 35 years in Marietta, Doug joined Fricke and Associates, LLC in December 2021. His practice focuses on closely-held businesses and individual income taxes. Doug was named a Top 100 Wealth Advisor by Atlanta Magazine. He was honored to receive the Visionary Philanthropist Award for Cobb County for his work in the community and being recognized by his CPA colleagues in receiving the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants Public Service Award.
Doug graduated from West Virginia University. He attends Trinity Presbyterian Church where he serves as an Elder. His previous involvements include being appointed to the Cobb Commission of Children & Youth where he served as Chairman, The Center for Family Resources where he served as Chairman for 3 years, Leadership Cobb, Honorary Commanders, and the Marietta Kiwanis Club.
Doug’s hobbies include walking, playing Bridge, traveling, gourmet cooking, and fine wine. Doug and his wife of 41 years, Carolyn, have two children and two grandchildren.
Author’s Articles
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The Impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) is a massive bill of over 500 pages. Because of the huge number…
Published by Doug Chaffins at January 2, 2019 -
Key Benefits of Outsourcing Your Accounting and Bookkeeping Functions
The primary goals of businesses are to reduce overhead and increase productivity. One way to achieve these goals is to…
Published by Doug Chaffins at October 20, 2018 -
The 20% Domestic Production Activities Deduction Replaces the 9% Domestic Production Activities Deduction
Section 199 of the US Tax Code defined the requirements for a business to take a tax deduction for certain…
Published by Doug Chaffins at July 5, 2018 -
What Happens If I Can’t Pay My Taxes?
Past due taxes are a highly stressful event and it can be difficult knowing where to start. Despite the stern…
Published by Doug Chaffins at February 28, 2018
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