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The Roth 401(k) Plan…It’s Becoming a More Popular Retirement Plan

The Roth 401(k) plan is becoming a more popular retirement plan option offered by employers.  This has become the foundation for many people’s retirement plan.  Unlike a traditional 401(k) plan where contributions are made pre-taxed, contributions to a Roth 401(k)


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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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Roth IRA…The Ultimate Retirement Tax Tool

Last week we discussed the IRA.  This week we’ll talk about the Roth IRA. Who is eligible for a Roth IRA? You need to have earned income at least up to the amount of the contribution. There is a phase


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Happy New Tax Year!

The book is closed on 2009.  The year 2010 begins with optimism and too many New Year’s resolutions.  Sales of gym memberships, diet schemes, and how-to-quit-smoking plans peak at this time of year.


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1099 Reporting Guidelines

January 31, 2010 is the deadline to furnish Form 1099-MISC to recipients.  The 1099-MISC form is used to report more than two dozen types of payments that must be claimed as income by the recipient. 


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