Fall 2017 - Volunteering

Whether it is the devastation created by Hurricane Harvey in Texas, or other critical needs around the world, there are many opportunities to volunteer. Many churches have teams traveling for mission work or other church sponsored projects…

Tax News - February 2017

 Tax-related Identity theft – with its related scams to steal personal and financial data from taxpayers or data held by tax professionals – has become a huge problem for the IRS and state tax agencies. The IRS has been proactive in implementing…

Making a List - Your end-of-year Tax Planning Tips

  If your list isn't long enough already, here are a few end of the year tasks to consider. Prepare to make your 4th quarter estimated tax payment by Jan. 16, 2017. Get your 2017 housing amount designated in writing…

FALL 2016 - Fall means . . .

If you think tax planning only happens in the spring, think again. Taxes are a year-round concern and there’s no better time than the present to plan for the future. Consider the following: Fall means the end of summer and summer camp for…

Summer 2016 - What to do if you receive an IRS notice

Along about now, the IRS is mailing notices to taxpayers who still owe their 2015 tax, or whose returns the IRS is adjusting. As an Enrolled Agent, I can help you respond to IRS notices and letters. Here are a few tips on how to respond to an…

WINTER 2016 - What's new in 2016

Congress passed a $680 billion tax extenders bill in mid December which includes six permanent extenders for individual taxpayers. With a nod to George Frederic Handel, we sing "Hallelujah!" They are: Enhanced Child Tax Credit Enhanced…