Category Archives: Planning

Ten Tax Benefits for Parents

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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The New Reality

With distress in the economy and retirement funds depleted it is worthwhile to look at this Frontline documentary from 2006.  We can’t say we were not warned.

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Nine Tips for Taxpayers Who Owe Money to the IRS

Did you end up owing taxes this year? The vast majority of Americans get a tax refund from the IRS each spring, but those who receive a bill may not know that the IRS has a number of ways for … Continue reading

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Four Tips on Preparing for a Disaster

Monday night we had a great speaker at Scouts from the Alpharetta Community Response team.  She gave the boys a demonstration of what to carry in a family emergency pack.  It got me to thinking about how we should prepare … Continue reading

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Health Care Reform Provisions

In late March 2010, President Obama signed into law the new health care legislation.  The legislation will affect virtually every individual in one way or another and will significantly impact the preparation of tax returns in the future.  The provisions … Continue reading

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