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7 Easy Ways to Decrease Your Income Tax and Keep More Money

 1) Maximize Your Contributions to Your 401(k) Plan Many employers will offer a 401(k) plan. Employees need to take advantage of this plan. This will likely be one of the cornerstones of your retirement plan. If your employer offers a


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2012 Tax Benefits Increase Due to Inflation Adjustments

Every year the IRS must adjust the dollar amounts of a variety of provisions which affect every taxpayer, to keep pace with inflation. New dollar amounts affecting 2012 returns, filed by most taxpayers in early 2013 include the following:


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Donation Danger! Proceed with Caution!

Guest Post by Stephen Pedneault, CPA, CFF, CFE Each time a tragedy strikes in the world, many people feel a strong sense of wanting to help the victims in any way possible.  There is a huge outpouring of support from around


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Tax Smart Year-End Giving

With year-end near, many people are considering making their annual donations to their favorite charity.  A tax smart way to do this is to gift appreciated assets.


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Give….and Receive!

Taxpayers over age 70-1/2 with an IRA have a year-end tax planning opportunity. 


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