By: Kerry Freeman EA Tax Planning Views: 5587 | Comments: 0 | Votes: 0
Remember, not all tax preparers are created equal. So, when shopping around, ask yourself a few important questions: 1. While you may never need to be represented in an audit or collection, it is important to find a qualified tax professional to prepare and file your return. Enrolled agents are qualified tax professionals. 2. More
By: Patrick A. Driscoll Investments Views: 15915 | Comments: 1 | Votes: 0
The following is an article written by Robert Kiyosaki who is the author of the book “Rich Dad Poor Dad”. Robert Kiyosaki has an interesting view on investing that I wanted to share with our readers. Tax season always means a deluge of tax advice. Unfortunately, most of it is futile and lightweight. Try getting excited about living on $250 when you're old. It also needed repairs. More
By: Antonio Vega-Pacheco Real Estate Views: 3532 | Comments: 0 | Votes: 0
En Enero 29 tendremos la oportunidad de votar por la Enmienda 1. Elejir la Enmienda 1 nos garantiza una reduccion en los impuestos de propiedad en 2 formas.Primero, la exempcion al propietario se doblara de $25 mil a $50 mil. Segundo, TODO el beneficio/ahorro a impuestos que usted a acumulado gracias al programa “Save Our Homes” se convertira a beneficio portatil. More
By: Antonio Vega-Pacheco Real Estate Views: 3070 | Comments: 0 | Votes: 0
This message is intended for Florida residents and those considering moving to Florida.On January 29 we will have the opportunity to vote in Amendment 1. Voting for Amendment 1 will guarantee reduced homeownership taxation in 2 ways. First, the homestead exemption will double from the current $25,000 to $50,000. More
By: Thomas J. Hartfield Financial Planning Views: 23951 | Comments: 1 | Votes: 0
How Should I Manage My Retirement Plan? Employer-sponsored retirement plans are more valuable than ever. The money in them grows tax deferred until it is withdrawn at retirement. Distributions from a tax-deferred retirement plan, such as a 401(k) plan, are taxed as ordinary income and may be subject to an additional 10-percent federal tax penalty if withdrawn prior to age 59 ½. More
By: Bruce Swedal Real Estate Views: 3563 | Comments: 0 | Votes: 0
Don’t make your homes first impression be its last. Learn how to improve its Curb Appeal! When it comes to selling your Denver area home, first impressions are a big factor. If your home is missing out on Curb Appeal, you are fighting an uphill battle with getting your Denver area home sold. Over 80% of today’s home buyers start their home search on the internet. So what do you do? More
By: Antonio Vega-Pacheco Real Estate Views: 6433 | Comments: 0 | Votes: 0
Until now (12/07), if the value of your house declines and your bank/lender forgives a portion of your mortgage (via a short sale or deed in lieu), the tax code treats the amount forgiven as ordinary taxable income. For a borrower already financially strapped, this makes a bad situation worse. More
By: Deleted Profile Tax Planning Views: 43754 | Comments: 2 | Votes: 0
File Taxes for Free – It’s Easy as 1-2-3! By Sharman G. Lawson It’s that time of the year that most people dread and wish would go away – It’s tax time! Have you done your taxes yet? Did you pay someone to prepare them? I’m here to tell you that what you don’t know can hurt you. Have you prepared your taxes yet? Sharman G. More
By: Deleted Profile Personal Finance Views: 9162 | Comments: 1 | Votes: 0
Bad Habits Steal Wealth!By Sharman G. Habits sneak up on you suddenly. They start out usually small, fun, and infrequent. However, after a while, it’s all you think about and it consumes you. Then it has control of your money, life, and future! Sharman G. More
By: Deleted Profile Real Estate Views: 5646 | Comments: 0 | Votes: 0
The Blessings of Homeownership!By Sharman G. You Establish Credit: Homeownership allows you to establish financial trustworthiness. Your continuous payment on a mortgage will raise your credit rating, and will assist you in the future when you apply for other loans. 2. You pay yearly property taxes. More
