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03/27/2017

As you're preparing your taxes, don't forget about your charitable donations. My latest newsletter gives you some great tips!

03/01/2017

Who wants their taxes prepared for FREE this year? Here's how to enter the contest:
1 - You must like my page (my page, not just this post)
2. - Comment below: "I want my free 2016 tax prep!"
3 - Bonus - share this post on your wall and your name gets thrown in the hat twice!
The contest is only open to new clients. If you're a current or past client, please encourage your friends and family to enter. Contest will run until 3/15 and you must get all of your info to me by 3/21 in order for me to have time to prepare your taxes before 4/15. Value is up to $300.

02/16/2017

Check out my first Tax Shark Newsletter!

02/13/2016

A self-employed individual who keeps good records can write off a host of items come April. From home office to uniforms and travel expenses, seven tax breaks not to overlook.

02/03/2016

Some tax breaks are extended for two years, some for five, and a few are made permanent in Congress's annual year-end extenders legislation.

03/11/2015

http://money.cnn.com/2015/03/09/pf/taxes/filing-your-taxes/index.html?iid=SF_PF_River

Sticking your head in the sand at tax time is an expensive habit. If you owe taxes and just don't file, you'll actually be hit harder by failure-to-file penalties than failure-to-pay penalties during the first year.

02/22/2015

http://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/articles/2015/02/20/what-happens-if-you-dont-pay-your-taxes?isrc=usn_fb

Failing to file and pay Uncle Sam can result in hefty fees, mounting interest – and worse.

02/11/2015

http://money.cnn.com/gallery/pf/taxes/2014/04/08/tax-mistakes/index.html?iid=SF_PF_River

Don't delay your refund by making these common mistakes on your tax return.

01/30/2015

http://www.accountingtoday.com/news/irs-watch/irs-lists-fraudulent-tax-preparers-among-dirty-dozen-scams-73468-1.html?utm_campaign=tax%20pro%20today-jan%2030%202015&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&taxpro=1&ET=webcpa%3Ae3745753%3A2858643a%3A&st=email

The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers to be on the lookout for unscrupulous tax preparers, citing preparers as one of the most common Dirty Dozen tax scams seen during tax season.

01/29/2015

http://money.cnn.com/2015/01/29/pf/taxes/inflated-tax-refunds/index.html?iid=HP_LN

If a tax preparer promises you a refund that's too good to be true, then it probably is, IRS warns. And if you take the bait, you could be in big trouble.

01/28/2015

http://time.com/money/3683454/401ks-iras-roth-traditional-how-to-choose/

Sure, Roth plans let your savings grow tax free. But if you're nearing retirement, a traditional pre-tax account may be the best choice.

01/27/2015

http://money.cnn.com/2015/01/26/pf/taxes/id-theft-tax-refunds/index.html?iid=HP_River

Identity thieves are stealing people's Social Security numbers and other key pieces of personal information in order to file a fraudulent tax return and claim a refund, the IRS warned Monday.