Reminder: Unemployment compensation is taxable

Have tax withheld now to avoid a tax-time surprise. The Internal Revenue Service reminds people receiving unemployment compensation, many for the first time, that, by law, this compensation is taxable.…

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Day 9 – Setting and Remembering Passwords

Those pesky passwords. The length, numbers, special characters, capital letters! According to a survey conducted by DataInsider, 70% of respondents reported having more than 10 password-protected accounts online, with nearly 30%…

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Day 8 – Give the Gift of Education

Saving for your child’s college education can be a daunting task, given how quickly and how high education costs have climbed. Fortunately, a 529 plan is a flexible, tax-advantaged way…

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Day 4 – Favorite Holiday Recipe

Even accountants get hungry and we sure love treats around the holidays! A recent survey found the most popular holiday cookie to be Peanut Butter Blossoms. What’s not to like?…

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Day 2 – Batch Your Itemized Deductions

The goal of batching is to position yourself so that you will have deductions greater than the standard deduction one year, with the following year being a standard deduction. Click…

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