THIS MONTH:

Action Items:
• Receive all 1099s and W-2s
• Set up Tax Appointment
• Rebalance Investment Portfolios
February 14th
Valentines Day
February 20th
Presidents Day

As your mailbox fills up with information required to organize your 2016 tax records, now is the time to think about productive ways to use your potential refund. Outlined here are some ideas to consider. Unfortunately, tax-filing season is also tax-scam season. This month’s newsletter shows you how to identify possible fraudsters that may target you. Information regarding the pending overtime law change rounds out this month’s newsletter.

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THIS MONTH:

Take final year-end actions:
• Gifts
• Capital gains/losses
• Charitable giving
• Dividend income
December 25th
Christmas Day
December 26th
Kwanzaa Begins
January 1st
Last day of Chanukah
January 16th
4th Quarter Estimated Payments Due

With the elections in the rearview mirror what will happen next? While changes in the tax code may occur in the future, 2016’s rules are set. This means there is time to make some last minute moves to reduce your tax obligation with a degree of certainty. Looking for something to talk about at the next family gathering? Consider sharing a quick, fun quiz regarding iconic holiday movies.

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THIS MONTH:

Conduct Final Year-end Planning
November 24th
Thanksgiving

In this issue:

As the year winds down, please take a moment to review your situation. 2017 tax figures and some suggestions to help protect yourself from a new area of cyber security risk round out this month’s newsletter.

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THIS MONTH:

October 1st
SIMPLE IRA plan establishment due
October 15th
Extension tax return filing deadline
October 31st
Halloween

In this issue:

As fall approaches, the election cycle seems to be putting a freeze on any new tax legislation. This is good news for 2016 tax planning. Included this month is estimated tax information for 2017 based upon the Consumer Price Index. There are also articles on recovering from identity theft and how to save money from long-time suppliers of services rounds out this month’s newsletter.

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THIS MONTH:

September 5th
Labor Day
September 15th
3rd Quarter Estimated Tax Due
October 1st
SIMPLE IRA Plan Establishment Due

In this issue:

Classrooms are now filling up as our summer days draw to a close. The IRS recently warned incoming students and their parents of a new scam targeting them. A review of this scam is outlined here. Also included is an article with ideas to consider if you want to prepare for a possible early retirement. An article on the disturbing trend of some taxing authorities targeting revenue from people and businesses that have no voting authority rounds out this month’s newsletter.

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THIS MONTH:

September 5th
Labor Day

In this issue:

As summer moves on, so does the continued need to manage your tax obligation. This month includes a review of the charitable donations from IRAs tax benefit recently made permanent. There are tips to help make school expenses a tax deductible event. A refresher on hotel safety tips to make your summer vacation a safe and memorable one is included for your reference.

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THIS MONTH:

July 4th: July 4th
Independence Day

In this issue:

Happy Independence Day! While we look forward to the fireworks that mark the month, it is a perfect reminder to continue the fight against wide-spread identity theft. To that end, please review the articles on steps the IRS is taking to reduce fraud and the article on ideas to protect your Social Security Number. An article with ten clever vacation tips rounds out this month’s newsletter.

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IRS Representation

THIS MONTH:

June 15th
2nd Quarter Estimated Tax Due
June 19th
Father’s Day
July 4th
Independence Day

In this issue:

This month’s newsletter discusses the recent federal rule changes impacting salaried employees who will be
entitled to overtime pay in late 2016. There is also information to help protect a recently departed loved one’s identity from being stolen. These articles, plus a recent announcement from the IRS regarding audit rates round out this month’s newsletter.

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THIS MONTH:

May 8th
Mother’s Day
May 30th
Memorial Day

In this issue:

Spring is in the air and it is a time when tax refunds start arriving. Outlined here are five smart uses for your refund. Articles on managing student debt and a recap of Roth IRA’s round out this month’s newsletter..

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