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Apr 23, 2013

We're not going to sugar coat it...this year was rough. Starting with the "Fiscal Cliff" fiasco that threatened to end our lives as we knew them, and therefore imposing unnecessary stress on all... Read more >

Category: Taxes

Mar 21, 2013

Okay, we didn't post a recent article about a big tax chain's blunders because we don't enjoy badmouthing the competition. However,if you've read it, you know that they were responsible for... Read more >

Category: Taxes

Dec 27, 2012

Okay, so the headline is a tad over-sensationalized, but whether TV, radio, newspaper, magazines, or the internet…everyone keeps talking about the fiscal cliff and its dreaded effects. Before... Read more >

Category: Bookkeeping

Dec 5, 2012

The other day, two different people called and asked us about IRA matters within a matter of minutes. Following the adage, “one complaint heard means 20 unheard,” this indicated to us that... Read more >

Category: Taxes

Nov 20, 2012

It's that time of the year again when many merchants hope to finally start making money for the year. Yes--for the year. Someone asked me the other day, "why is it called 'Black Friday?'" Is it... Read more >

Category: Bookkeeping

Sep 18, 2012

If you're getting caught up in the 2012 hoopla, it shouldn't be 12/21/2012 that you should be worried about. If the planet as we know it is still around ten days later, 12/31/12 is the tax day of... Read more >

Category: Taxes

Sep 11, 2012

America is a united country. We see that time and time again, from a young man helping an elderly person carry groceries, to players congratulating the opposing team after a hard-fought match.... Read more >

Category: Bookkeeping

Aug 23, 2012

One of the most rewarding things in life is a feeling that you've made a contribution. We don't mean a monetary contribution or giving your opinion, but instead the kind of contribution that makes... Read more >

Category: Bookkeeping

Jul 13, 2012

Dear Client: Audits are up--and will continue to increase--as the federal government implements its automated audit systems and increases its enforcement of tax collections. It is very important... Read more >

Category: Taxes

Jun 15, 2012

Just reading that line on your schedule A may already throw red flags in your mind: "Miscellaneous Expenses." "Just what in the world is that?" you may ask. No, it's not the cost of miscellaneous... Read more >

Category: Taxes

May 23, 2012

The other day we had a client come into our office for a consultation. One of his questions concerned the taxability of photography services, as he was opening a photography business. He’d... Read more >

Category: Bookkeeping

Apr 15, 2012

As another tax season winds down to a close, we look back at it with great amazement. We ask ourselves how it was possible to go through it so smoothly, so efficiently. To service all clients... Read more >

Category: Taxes

Mar 30, 2012

Medical expenses are funny in that you REALLY have to have been sick in order to MAYBE get a deduction. Why maybe? Because you have to jump a couple of hurdles to see any benefits, per the... Read more >

Category: Taxes

Feb 1, 2012

Okay, any of you who has come into, or called, our office so far this year knows that tax season is in full swing already. Kudos to Mr. Larry and Mrs. Alma for making it look so easy. Even though... Read more >

Category: Taxes

Jan 12, 2012

We are still getting calls regarding the Citizen's Tax Credit. Basically, the answer for the 2011 credit is: yes, you will get your credit if you bring us a copy of the homeowner's insurance... Read more >

Category: Taxes