1/22/2012 Here we are at the beginning of tax season. By now you are starting to receive W-2s, 1099s, and other tidbits of data needed to prepare your tax return. You can try it on your own (and should, if your return is basic and straight forward!) but if beads of sweat are already forming [...]
Archive for January, 2012
19 Jan
BASIC FACTS ON SIMPLEs AND SEPs
1/19/2012 Here is a brief overview of requirements for SIMPLEs and SEPs. Great checklist from IRS for SIMPLEs. SIMPLE IRA . http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-tege/simple__checklist.pdf a. Corp cannot maintain another retirement plan (so NO to SEP if there is a SIMPLE) b. Must be offered to all employees who have earned at least $5,000 from employer in any [...]
15 Jan
A FEW NEW FORMS FOR 2011
1/15/2012 Do you file your own tax return without the aid and assistance and crying shoulder of a tax professional? Brave soul. I agree with you– it should not be difficult for Americans to file their own returns. Well, no one is listening apparently. Here are three new forms for you to tackle this year [...]