Author Archives: Cliff

Payments for Long Term Care of Patient with Demential Are Deductible

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Cliff

Many of us face the challenge of caring for an elderly parent or sibling.  This challenge is particularly hard when the loved one is suffering from dementia.  Patients need round the clock care that is often provided by caregivers who … Continue reading →

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1099 Reporting for 2011 – Action Plans For Business

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Cliff

Multiple attempts to repeal 1099 information return requirements, which were included in the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Health Care Act) and the Small Business Jobs Act (Jobs Act), have failed but more attempts are still circulating. On … Continue reading →

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Did Georgia Cause You an Overdraft?

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Cliff

On January 20, 2011, the Georgia Department of Revenue (“Department”) issued 2010 Georgia income tax refunds by direct deposit. The Department became aware of a computer system error in the calculation of refunds which led the Department to rescind all … Continue reading →

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Ten Tax Benefits for Parents

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Cliff

Did you know that your children may help you qualify for some tax benefits? Here are 10 tax benefits the IRS wants parents to consider when filing their tax returns this year. Dependents In most cases, a child can be … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Tax Tips

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Cliff

It’s that time of the year again, the income tax filing season has begun and important tax documents should be arriving in the mail. Even though your return is not due until April, getting an early start will make filing … Continue reading →

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25 Years of Christmas Videos

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Cliff

I wish that I had these videos.  Maybe I will go through our old tapes and convert them next year.  Please enjoy before you shift gears to New Years.  Merry Christmas.

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Shaq Conducts the Boston Pops – Video

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Cliff

To get you in the holiday spirit and take your mind off tax bills, why not enjoy this video of Shaq conducting the Boston Pops with using a toothpick for a baton.  Just kidding – it only looks like a … Continue reading →

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Lunar Eclipse Coincides with Winter Solstice

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Cliff

For the first time in 3 centuries a lunar eclipse occurred during the Winter Solstice.  Europe is snowed in and we have been freezing in Georgia.  What is going on?

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Year End Donation Planning

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Cliff

With the end of the year approaching, a lot of us are making year end contributions to our houses of worship and other deductible charities.  By advancing 2011 planned giving into 2010, you can impact the your tax bill.  Here … Continue reading →

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Full Employment Act for Accountants

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Cliff

Whether you love Health Care Reform or hate ObamaCare, the bill contained a provision that will have a substantial impact on small businesses and startups.  With little discussion the authors slipped in two significant changes to how 1099s have been used historically. First, … Continue reading →

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