by mariettacp | Sep 17, 2014 | Accounting News, Bookkeeping, Money Tips, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Tax Tips
Starting and running a business is rarely a safe or simple process, and doing so with one’s spouse creates an additional layer of complexity. Whether that complexity will have a positive or negative effect depends on several factors. Here are some of the...
by mariettacp | Sep 16, 2014 | Accounting News, Bookkeeping, Money Tips, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Tax Tips
Participating in a 401(k) or similar retirement plan is a tax-advantaged way to save for retirement. If you have the option of participating in a 401(k) plan, avoid these five common mistakes. * Failing to participate fully. Too many employees opt out of the plan or...
by mariettacp | Sep 15, 2014 | Accounting News, Bookkeeping, Money Tips, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Tax Tips
The death of a spouse can be a devastating experience, both emotionally and financially. As the survivor, you’ll have to make important decisions while you’re in what could be the most vulnerable and distracted stage of your life. The suggestions that...
by mariettacp | Sep 2, 2014 | Accounting News, Bookkeeping, Money Tips, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Tax Tips
Question: My business has not been growing but it seems as though I add more people and equipment without increasing my net profit. What am I doing wrong? Answer: Let’s see what happens in a typical company as the business grows. Suppose that a company is...
by mariettacp | Aug 29, 2014 | Money Tips
Whew! The rush is over once your personal income tax return is done for another year – or so you thought, right up until the moment you discover information you forgot to include. Now what? The action you take depends on the type of information you forgot. For...
by mariettacp | Aug 8, 2014 | Money Tips
It’s difficult enough to think about taxes under normal circumstances. Finding yourself amid a divorce action can make this task even more daunting. A little planning, however, may ease this burden. Consider, for example, the following ideas about your tax...