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Money Mondays: Organizing And Gathering Your Tax Documents
Welcome to the third installment of Money Mondays. For those of you joining our series, we've covered should you hire a tax pro & choosing a tax professional. Today's article…
Taxes and Twenty-somethings: Becoming Acquainted with the Basics
Ages ago, when I was a youngling in tennis camp, our instructors made us do a few basics drills whenever our playing would get sloppy. For instance, we'd repeatedly have…
Money Mondays: Choosing A Tax Professional Is No Longer a Coin Flip
Welcome to the second installment of Money Mondays"your 2006 tax season guide. In last week's Money Monday we looked at determining your needs. Should you hire a tax pro? Today…
Tax Refunds and Other Lump Sums Part II
"Taxes are what we pay for civilized society." -- Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. All the financial experts agree that if you are getting a refund then you have given your…
Tax Refunds and Other Lump Sums
I actually look forward to filing taxes each year, and I do it as soon as I possibly can. I just need my W2 (this year available online) and my…
Money Mondays: Should You Hire a Tax Pro?
Welcome to Money Mondays--your 2006 tax season guide. In ten weekly articles, I will help you navigate the intricate tax world with topics ranging from hiring a tax professional to…
IRS Extends Filing Deadline to April 17th!!!
It's not even the end of January and my schedule is jam packed. As a tax preparer I frequently find myself wishing for "one more day" this time of the…
Tax Forms Missing Lines for Important Deductions
Are you getting a jumpstart on your 2006 tax return? Are you self-preparing your taxes? If so, beware! The IRS has mailed packets of tax forms with lines missing on…
Year-End Tax Savings Tips
As 2006 draws to a close and the holidays beckon, it's time to turn to some last minute tax and money savings tips worth heeding. Medical Expenses The first thing…
California Registered Domestic Partners Must File Married Tax Returns
Beginning January 1st, 2007 California tax law requires registered domestic partners to use the same filing status as married couples. This is a moment many of us have been waiting…