Innovative Financial Services, LLC has been part of the Hartford community for over 10 years! During this time we have won awards, participated in community events and welcomed new faces! We want to share all our good news with you! Stay tuned for new and exciting news happening all the time!
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SPECIAL UPDATES!!!!
As of July 1st 2011 the IRS will do a mid-year mileage rate increase. The rate will increase to 55.5 cents a mile for all business miles driven from July 1, 2011, through December 31, 2011. Read More
Starting July 1st 2011 Connecticut State Sales Tax Increases!! The general state sales tax will increase from 6% to 6.35%. There are over 10 NEW taxable services. Please contact our office if you have questions about this new increase or if you need help changing your QuickBooks settings. State Sales Tax Increases
The Past The Present The Future!
Only We Know What The Future Holds
New and exciting things are always happening here at Innovative Financial Services, LLC. We are proud to be working with colleagues to bring our clients the latest and greatest technologies, information and expertise. Along with new innovations we want our clients to know when BIG things are happening in our office! At IFS our staff and clients are like family so we want everyone to know about our upcoming weddings, births and anniversaries!
- Congrats to Heather Carpenter, our very own Networking Maven, who is celebrating the ONE YEAR birthday of her son!
- We want to congratulate Quillan Eilleen, our Office Extraordinaire, on her 5 year anniversary with IFS!
Laurie just got back from the Scaling New Heights Conference in Vegus and she had an amazing time! Check out our Facebook Fan Page for some pics! More are being added everyday! Here’s a little preview! And if you dont know about Scaling New Heights then read this article!
Stay tuned for more anniversaries, congrats, and announcements!!
Right Here Right Now!
Cash Management Services
IFS is now providing over all cash management. We work with your company to improve cash flow, analyze gross profit margins in total or by departments, streamline accounts receivable processes and put collection policies in place, review accounts payable policies to maximize discounts or extend payments without penalty.
Some of our other new services include: review of overall expenses to determine if we can reduces expenses while still providing the same level of services; i.e. if credit cards are accepted-negotiate lower rate and/or use onsite terminals, review utilities-telephone, supplies and etc. for lower costs and BEST OF All assistance in getting financing.
If you have questions about how we can help make your business financially healthier please contact Heather Carpenter at Ext 300.
Sunsetting QuickBooks 2008!

What does sunsetting QuickBooks mean?
After May 31, 2011, you won’t be able to access services from within your QuickBooks 2008. If you don’t want to access Payroll, Merchant Services, or other services or support, you can continue to use your QuickBooks 2008. Otherwise, by upgrading to QuickBooks 2011, you’ll be able to continue access to services and support.
Who and What does the sunsetting effect?
All Payroll Services, Employee Organizer, Merchant Service, Billing Solution (formerly QuickBooks Online Billing), Bill Pay, Online Banking, Technical Support Plans and Services.
QuickBooks will no longer automatically calculate correct payroll taxes or provide payroll tax forms after May 31, 2010.
What do you do now?
If you are a 2008 QuickBooks user you will need to upgrade to QuickBooks 2011. Call our office @ 860-241-9474 before May 31, 2011 so that we may get our representative in contact with you in order for you to receive a discount on QuickBooks 2011.
History in the Making!
Making moves and proving to be the most Innovative Bookkeeping firm in Hartford County! Innovative Financial Services, LLC secures exclusive local rights to Accountant’s Special Business Package!!! Read More
Some of the features of the Accounts Special Business Package:
- Free Consultation
- Flat Fee Monthly Services
- Monthly Conference Calls
- Profit and Loss and Balance Sheets Each Month

Innovative Financial Services, LLC president Laurie O’Neil receives MS Corporate Achiever Award!
Making and Keeping Businesses Financially Healthy!
Innovative Financial Services, LLC Featured in the Hartford Business Journal! My Dream My Passion!
My Mother said ‘Stick with what you like’! said Laurie O’Neil-Owner of Innovative Financial Services, LLC. “My first true love has always been accounting. I enjoy working with various companies and diversity of people I meet is wonderful. I care about their businesses like they were my own.”
Putting Innovative Financial Services, LLC on the MAP! Laurie O’Neil receives 40 Under 40 Award!
“Since the age of 24, I have always had the dream of starting my own bookkeeping firm.” “My biggest accomplishment is growing my company from a home-based business to an established firm in downtown Hartford.” – says Laurie O’Neil-Owner






