Can I claim child tax credit for my son born on December 31?

To my peers. Do you have concerns over the new RTRP(Registered Tax Return Preparer) testing and licensing? Do you have up to date information? Are any of you thinking of leaving taxes. What about you fincial planners that also prepare are you understanding the disclosure rules that efect everyone in the tax industry? Look for some great dialog.

What are the advantages of factoring?
Factoring allows your company to get instant cash, in less than 24 hours. Factoring can be defined as a process when a third party firm, known as a factor, purchases the accounts receivable of a business and gives it cash advance based on those bills (that are unpaid). It has a number of benefits like:
1. Does not require collateral
2. Good use for growth
3. Qualify for more and more funding
Do you agree with this? Are there any more benefits?

What are the tax changes I need to know about when filing my individual return for 2012?

How does new Emergency Homeowner Loan Program (EHLP) work?

I am doing freelancing for two different companies and I have several questions. I deliver for them digital files, such as research, PowerPoints or excel files. Do I need to add sales tax to the invoices? When and how do I file taxes? I have never worked before in California and just started working in October last year.

If I'm participating in my employer's 401K plan, may I also set up a SEP-IRA for my self-employment income?

What are the best ways of spending money apart from spending just on shopping and entertainment? When can spent money be never regretted? Add your feedback please.