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3 Proven Reasons You Should Be Prepared to File a Tax Extension This Year

  The government finally passed the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 at the last minute.  So, we have avoided the Fiscal Cliff…for now.   Now it’s time to file your 2012 tax return. Or is it?   Here are


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4 Easy Ways to get Fired By Your CPA…Guaranteed…

  Last week we told you How NOT to Fire Your CPA. This week we are turning the tables and showing you 4 Easy Ways to get Fired By Your CPA.


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6 Proven Reasons to Make a Charitable Donation from Your IRA to Save Money

The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 has temporarily extended the ability of certain taxpayers to make charitable donations from their IRA. The Basics Charitably inclined taxpayers over age 70 1/2 can donate up to $100,000 per year from their


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4 Easy Ways to Start Your 2013 Tax Planning and Save Money

The New Year’s celebrations are over.   The New Year’s Resolutions are starting. We’ll see how long they last.   Many people feel income taxes are going up. I’m confident they are for the higher income earners.


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A Summary of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012

  The Federal Government avoided the Fiscal Cliff…Well, for now any way.   At the very last minute they passed the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012.  Here are some of the highlights:    Income, Capital Gains and Qualifying Dividends


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