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Still Haven't Filed Your Tax Return?
Probably the worst thing about a late tax return is the effect that it has on your state of mind. A late tax return is always at the back of your thoughts, waking you up at night and giving you little electric shocks of panic now and then.
If you filed an extension for your tax return, excellent! File before the extension deadline, and you will avoid late filing penalties on any balances owing.
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Married Taxpayers - Should You File Joint or Separate Tax Returns?
Married couples usually will see a lower tax result if they file a joint return. This is not always the case, however.
My article on BrighfHub will give you some general guidelines to discuss with my office or with your CPA when making a decision whether to file joint tax returns or to file as married filing separately. Click the link to read the article on the BrightHub site.
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Tax Deduction Checklist for Self-Employed Business Expenses
This is a printable checklist of self employed business expenses and self employed tax deductions. Includes home business tax deductions and home business tax write offs.
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What You Need to Know About Renting Out Your Home
In this slowly recovering economy, you may have purchased a new home and are having difficulty selling the old home. Should your rent it out? How will you determine how much rent to charge?
Perhaps the house down the street is selling at a huge bargain price and you are considering becoming a landlord. Do you need a general overview of how to rent out a house?
My article on BrighfHub will give you some general guidelines to discuss with my office or with your CPA when making a decision on the financial aspects of becoming a landlord and renting out a home. Click the link to read the article on the BrightHub site.
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Health Savings Account - Reduce Taxes With an HSA
A Health Savings Account (HSA) can be a great tool for reducing taxes. It can also be used for retirement planning.
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If you have an self-employment, small business, bookkeeeping, accounting or tax issue you would like to see addressed, please feel free to send an email with your request.
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Useful Resources
Use this link to determine your future social security benefits.
Information on your tax refund from the IRS.
Where's My State Refund?
Information on your tax refund from Indiana
Information on your tax refund from Michigan
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