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Why E-Filing?
E-filing your tax return means submitting your tax returns electronically as opposed to mailing a paper copy of your return to the taxing authorities. In 2019, approximately 92% of returns were e-filed and that value is only expected to increase in 2020. In fact in...
When Will My Tax Return Be Completed?
There’s no denying it - tax time is stressful. If you’ve never used our firm to prepare your tax return before or haven’t sent in your 2019 tax information yet, your mind may be flooded with questions: When is my tax information due to your office? What documents do I...
A New Scam Is In The Works – Early 2020
It’s one of the first things you learned to write in Kindergarten. At a young age you were taught to memorize this formula and have been filling in its blanks every day since then. What is it? It’s the date - mm/dd/yy. But in 2020, we’re suggesting a change, or...
Do These 5 Things If You Want Your Small Business To Succeed
Have you just recently opened a small business? Are you thinking of starting one? Fret not! Your business can succeed - and it will…if you follow the next 5 steps: Be adaptable All things in life change over time. So why shouldn’t your business? First, accept the...
Your Clients Do This Every 12 Minutes
What do your clients do every 12 minutes? The same thing you do. On average, Americans check their phones every 12 minutes. They open 98% of all the text messages they receive and respond to them within 90 seconds. We all text our friends and family, but have you...
Unpaid Taxes Could Mean Revocation or Denial of Passport
True or False? If a taxpayer owes a significant amount of money in taxes, the State Department can revoke a current passport or deny a passport application. True, but it’s not that simple. Seriously Delinquent Debt The tax debt must be considered seriously delinquent,...
Taxes and Deadlines and Forms, Oh My!
Tax Season is arriving faster than this past summer left us. But fear not! If you’re reading this, you’re already one step closer to enjoying a stress-free tax season! Keep in mind the following reminders and deadlines and you’ll be on the yellow brick road to...
This Mistake Could Cost You 50% of Your Retirement
The new year is almost here! This is your official reminder: it’s time to take your required minimum distributions before year end! Before you do, though, we recommend getting a better understanding of RMDs to avoid unplanned penalties and minimize taxes. What is an...
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