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Whether you just spent the entire summer paying for child care and are happy to know that you now have a safe place to drop off your children Monday through Friday or you are wondering where…
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Off to School
It’s that time of year; students are headed back to school and we are once again reminded that another year…
Never an Endless Summer
The end of summer is in sight and for the younger members of the population, that means coming to grip…
Shred It, and Remove Clutter
One of the big benefits to getting organized and going digital is you can get rid of all that clutter…
Scan it. Make Your Calendar Work For You.
Scan it. A valuable tool for the average taxpayer to the small business owner that can be surprisingly simple to…
Use the Cloud
Choose a secure online storage system. There are a lot of choices from Google Drive to Dropbox to Apple iCloud,…
Using Technology to Get Organized and Stay Organized
Keeping financial documents organized and archived can be a chore. However, when staying organized becomes a routine and you provide…
Employee Matching Retirement Contribution Plans for The Self-Employed
Are you self-employed and still want an employee matching retirement contribution plan? Well, you can with a SIMPLE IRA. SIMPLE…
How to Benefit as a Sole Proprietor
Being a sole proprietor has its tax advantages. Find out how you can benefit. A sole proprietor business structure is…
Tips for Making It Easier To Buy a Home
Buying a home can be a complex issue in itself and that’s on top of just being able to afford…
What to do if you realize you made a mistake on your filed return
If you realize you made a mistake on your taxes you already filed. Don’t worry, here’s what you need to…
Writing Off Bad Loans You Made
So your friend was in a pinch and you thought they’d be good for it and they weren’t. It’s not…
How Grandparents Are In a Great Position To Help Pay for College
Grandparents can help with college and lower taxable income. A grandparent helping their grandchild pay for college can be a…
Understanding Reverse Mortgages
Reverse Mortgages are usually marketed in an appealing way. This could lead to someone asking how is it possible to…
Debunking 6 Myths About Business Tax Returns
Taxes get more complicated for most businesses than they do for individual taxpayers. And not knowing the laws applicable to…
Your Guide To Recordkeeping on Taxes & Charitable Donations
Make the most out giving to charity by benefiting from all the available tax breaks you’re entitled to. Maintaining diligent…
Small Business Tax Planning Overview
Tax planning is the practice of analyzing multiple tax options to decide how you want to operate your business as…
Moving this year? It may be a great tax advantage.
See if your moving expenses qualify for a deduction. If you moved as a result of a job change or…
What happens and what to do if you didn’t file your taxes by April 15th
Forgot or put off your tax return? Here’s what you need to know. It’s going to be ok. Or at…
Turning Your Vacation into a Tax Deduction
Learn how your personal vacation can be turned into a legal deduction. If you own your own business and decide…
Maintaining Tabs on Dividends Reinvested
Automatic reinvestment is a great strategy but is still subjected to being taxed. Many mutual funds give you the choice…
Understanding Taxes on Mutual Funds
With a working knowledge of how mutual funds are taxed along with some diligent bookkeeping, you can reduce the amount…
Your Tax Responsibilities When Hiring New Employees
The IRS requires you to meet specific obligations when hiring a new employee. Here’s a list of what you need…
What To Do If You’re Missing a W-2
Employers are required to give you your W-2 by January 31st. Here’s what to do if you don’t have it.…
Going On Vacation? Rent Your House Tax-Free
If you’re taking a vacation, you can rent your house out while you’re away. You can make money and have…