Monthly Archives: August 2010

Six Tax Tips for New Business Owners

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Admin2

Are you opening a new business this summer? The IRS has many resources available for individuals that are opening a new business. Here are six tax tips the IRS wants new business owners to know. First, you must decide what … Continue reading →

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Education Tax Credits

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Cliff

School started this morning in Fulton County.  With one in college and four more to go, education funding is an important topic at our house.  Luckily the tax code has several options that help to defray the cost of higher … Continue reading →

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Blending Together

Posted on August 22, 2010 by Cliff

This was written by my good friend, Dr. Ben Mathes, the founder of Rivers of the World.  Marilyn, Alex, Lang and I were part of the team he describes.  The original post is on their website. I just returned from … Continue reading →

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Business Use of Automobiles

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Cliff

When you use a vehicle for business purposes, you can deduct the business portion of the operating expenses on your job or business. If you use it only for that purpose, you may deduct its entire cost of operation (subject … Continue reading →

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Six Tax Benefits for Job Seekers

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Admin2

Did you know that you may be able to deduct some of your job search expenses on your tax return? Many taxpayers spend time during the summer months updating their résumé and attending career fairs. If you are searching for … Continue reading →

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Four Tips on Preparing for a Disaster

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Cliff

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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Tax Tips for Military Families

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Cliff

Summer is a busy time for everyone, but particularly for military members and their families. Whether it’s moving to a new base or traveling to a duty station, members of the military have many obligations that could impact their tax … Continue reading →

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Great Summer Job Opportunity for 2011

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Cliff

As parents of a college student, we were very worried about what our son would do for the summer.  In 2009 he delivered chinese food for our friend Penny Ho.  Late nights, low pay and sleeping till noon is not … Continue reading →

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Health Care Reform Provisions

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Cliff

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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Six Tips for Students with a Summer Job

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Cliff

School’s out and many students now have a summer job. Some students may not realize they have to pay taxes on their summer income. Here are the six things the IRS wants everyone to know about income earned while working … Continue reading →

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