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

Posted in Tax News on July 24, 2012

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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Why The New Medicare Tax May Cost You More Money

Posted in Tax News on June 26, 2012

Current Medicare Tax Currently taxpayers pay 1.45% Medicare Tax on their earned income. This is from a W-2 for employees and net-income from self-employed individuals. The employee pays this amount and the employer matches it, therefore they remit 2.9% to…

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9 Easy Steps for a Mid-Year Tax Review

Posted in Tax News on June 12, 2012

This article is original content written by Thomas Scanlon, CPA, CFP® of Manchester, CT. Half of the year is almost over. Don’t wait until the end of the year to do your planning. It’s time for your Mid-Year Tax Review. …

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How (and When) to File an Income Tax Extension

Posted in Tax News on April 10, 2012

Due Date The federal income tax returns are normally due on April 15th. This year, the 15th falls on a Sunday, so the due date should be Monday the 15th. However, Monday the 16th is Emancipation Day so the due…

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7 Things Connecticut Taxpayers Should Do Before Filing Their Income Tax Return

Posted in Tax News on April 3, 2012

1) Don’t panic. The returns are due on April 17th this year. This is due to April 15th falling on the weekend and April 16th being a holiday in Washington DC. If you can’t get your return completed and filed…

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

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How (and When) to File an Income Tax Extension

7 Things Connecticut Taxpayers Should Do Before Filing Their Income Tax Return

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