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Pet & Animal Tax Write-Offs
Pet & Animal Tax Write-Offs “Animals are reliable, many full of love, true in their affections, predictable in their actions, grateful and loyal. Difficult standards for people to live up to.” ― Alfred A. Montapert Like many people, I absolutely love...
Billcutterz Review
Billcutterz Review “Everything is negotiable. Whether or not the negotiation is easy is another thing.” – Carrie Fisher I normally don’t write product reviews, but this one excited me. Most of us know that we can speak to some service providers to...
SPECIAL FREE SERVICE — DEADLINE — EXTENSIONS
SPECIAL FREE SERVICE — DEADLINE — EXTENSIONS Read on for information about tax deadlines and how extensions work. But first let me note that I am offering a special free service to assist those who need a little more time to get their tax returns...Deadlines: Working for the (Tax) Man
Deadlines: Working for the (Tax) Man “Hey now you better listen to me – every one of you We got a lotta lotta lotta lotta work to do Forget about your woman and that water can Today we’re working for the man Well pick up your feet We’ve got a deadline to meet...Paying Off Mortgage Quickly? Not So Fast!
Paying Off Mortgage Quickly? Not So Fast! “Debt is the slavery of the free.” – Publilius Syrus I used that same quote last year for an article on excessive corporate debt – highlighting how burdensome and crippling excessive debt can become to a business. I did note...Do Not “Go to Sleep” This Winter
Do Not “Go to Sleep” This Winter “I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently? And then it covers them up snug, you know, with a white quilt; and perhaps it says “Go to sleep, darlings, till the summer comes again.”...
Roanoke Tax Services
Take The Stress Out Of Tax Time By Turning To Certified Public Accountant Micah Fraim Whether you are in need of basic tax preparation, complex tax preparation, or tax planning to ensure you are prepared for all of your tax obligations—I am here to assist you! While...Big Earner? Careful – Last Year’s Tax Tricks Might Not Work Anymore
Big Earner? Careful – Last Year’s Tax Tricks Might Not Work Anymore Every single year there are updates in the tax law. In 2013 the IRS Tax Code was 73,954 pages long and had almost 1,000 forms! Tax code complexity and changes are nothing new and both are big reasons...Virginia Sales Tax Holiday – Back to School Items
Virginia Sales Tax Holiday – Back to School Items This weekend – August 1-3, 2014 – is a Virginia sales tax “holiday” for a long list of “back to school” type items. This applies whether a person is in school or not. The...Virginia Sales Tax Holiday
Virginia Sales Tax Holiday Just a quick reminder that tomorrow (May 31st) is the last day of the Virginia Sales Tax Holiday for “Hurricane and Emergency Preparedness Equipment.” These can include: “” Ice packs Batteries Flashlights Two-way...
Extension Special
Extension Special As I have noted several times lately (and in case you have been living in a cave and have missed this fact) the deadline for filing your federal income tax returns is Tuesday, April 15. But as has also been discussed, there can be a variety of...Important Deadline Approaching
Important Deadline Approaching – Personal Tax Returns “It’s almost the deadline Don’t miss the deadline, darling When all your bad dreams will come true Don’t miss the deadline It’s almost the deadline, darling I wouldn’t want it to...The “Gumby” of Company Employee Benefits Plans
The “Gumby” of Company Employee Benefits Plans: What Are Flexible Spending Accounts? “Gumby and flexibility are synonymous, and top athletes are praised for their Gumby-like or Gumbyesque prowess. The U.S. Marines use the phrase ‘Semper Gumby.’” – Gumbyworld.com In...What Are HSAs?
What Are HSAs? With the end of the year and tax time quickly approaching, I’m going to start focusing on various tax tips up until April 15th. Today’s topic: Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are one of the most painless yet most...Personalized Financial Advice – An Outdated Concept?
Personalized Financial Advice – An Outdated Concept? “” “Free advice is often overpriced.” — E. C. McKenzie In the age of the internet, it is increasingly easy to find advice and information on…pretty much every topic. I love it. If I want to find...In All Things Balance
In All Things Balance Originally published November 11, 2013: “” “Necessity is not an established fact, but an interpretation” – Friedrich Nietzsche I love my job. As dry as accounting seems, I find it fascinating. You get insight into a...URGENT ALERT: Tax Deadline Looming for Small Businesses and Individuals
URGENT ALERT: Tax Deadline Looming for Small Businesses and Individuals Originally published September 23, 2013: Okay, maybe it’s not a tax deadline in the strictest sense of the word, although there are some important cut-off dates coming up as early as...
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