Fiscal Cliff – Holding My Tongue
I had a dream of writing this blog on December 31st. Below is how I was going to rant: It is sad news that today is December 31 and we still do not have a resolution to this fiscal cliff…
Employers Hiring Veterans by Year’s End May Get Expanded Tax Credit
IRS Special Edition Tax Tip 2012-14 Employers planning to claim an expanded tax credit for hiring certain veterans should act soon, according to the IRS. Many businesses may qualify to receive thousands of dollars through the Work Opportunity Tax Credit,…
IRS Warns Congress Tax Season Might Be Delayed until March or Later without AMT Patch
What's this? Tax season could be delayed? I found this article in the Accounting Today newsletter and thought it was quite informative. Here's my take on this issue as well: Without knowing what the laws are, the IRS cannot finish…
IRS Extends Deadline for Complying with Service Charge Treatment Rules
Washington, D.C. (December 13, 2012) By Daniel Hood The Internal Revenue Service has given businesses an extra year to make sure they are compliant with new rules on how to treat service charges. The rules were released in Revenue Ruling…
Seven End-Of-Year Payroll Tips For Small Business Owners via Fox Business
Seven End-of-Year Payroll Tips for Small Business Owners via Fox Business By Bonnie Lee, Fox Business The holiday season is upon us and now is the time for small business owners to finalize their year-end tax planning. There are ways…
IRS Encourages Use of Saver’s Credit for Retirement
I found this post by Michael Cohn on Accounting Today to be useful for various income situations I run across in our practice. Check out his detailed information on how folks in lower tax brackets can save for retirement. By…
A Guide For Hobby Businesses: The IRS Wants You
By Mark E Battersby, Costco Connection Magazine, Originally printed in the December 2012 edition Click here to read! Thanks to today's tough economy, more and more people are people are using their hobbies and other enjoyable pursuits to generate badly…
Managing Your Arizona Properties From Another State?
Managing your Arizona properties from another state? What you need to know to avoid fines! Over the last two years we have seen a flood of investors that have re-entered the Phoenix metro market taking advantage of great homes at…
BBB Offers Charitable Giving Tips
The Better Business Bureau offers these tips for charitable giving this holiday season-- Many of us will want to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy. This is also the time of year when we see an increase in appeals for…
Employers Hiring Veterans by Year’s End May Get Expanded Tax Credit via IRS
This information is directly from the latest IRS newsletter and we thought it would be beneficial to share! Hire those VETS! IRS Special Edition Tax Tip 2012-14 Employers planning to claim an expanded tax credit for hiring certain veterans should…
Tax Write-Offs For Your Business Start-Up
Started a business this year? Looking to start one? This article by Article by Tom Stemmy for The Capital Gazette.com gives you some great tips for getting started in the wide world of tax write-offs. As the gloomy economy lingers on, more…
Finances: How to get things in order for the end of the year via Seacoast Online
The election is over--now what? Here's some tips by By Katherine Fredette as posted on Seacoast Online for getting your own financial house in order by year end. Tip 1: Participating in an employer's retirement plan, or contributing to your own IRA,…
Fall Tax tips from the IRS
By Internal Revenue Service as posted in North Texas e- News Fall is the time of year that brings cooler weather and the chance to get outside, clean up the lawn or organize the garage or attic. The Internal Revenue…
11 Simple Ways to Create Genuine Connections With People Who Make Failure Impossible
I absolutely LOVE this blog from Scott Dinsmore--check this out! By Scott Dinsmore who is the founder of Live Your Legend 11 Simple Ways to Connect with the People Who Make Failure Impossible 1. Know the impact you want to…
2013 Tax Planning: 5 Reasons to Start Now via Accounting Today
I really enjoyed these tips from accounting firm Blum & Shapiro on Accounting Today! Read the Full article here! 1. The 2013 Tax Season Is Closer than You Think Industry experts generally agree that proper tax planning takes an average…
