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How to keep score in 2012
Congress has once again adjusted the dollar amount of allowabe mileage,social security limits,estate rates, and a host of other deductions. Here’s a handy scorecard for 2012.
Read MoreNew tax limits for retirement plans
It’s still early in 2012, but for our clients wanting to start their tax planning here are the updated numbers for this year. Retirement Plans Limits Plan Limit Limit with Catchup Simple 11,500 14,000 401(k) 17,000 22,500 Roth 401(k) 17,000 22,500 IRA 5,000 6,000 Roth IRA 5,000 6,000 403(b) 17,000 22,500 Roth 403(b) 17,000 22,500…
Read MoreAnother Peachtree tip for year-end accounting
When moving to the beginning of your tax year in Peachtree Accounting, be sure to adjust for the new state unemployment rate. This will insure the accuracy of Peachtree’s calculation of the amount you’ll pay at the end of the first quarter.
Read MoreHow to safely close the year in Peachtree Accounting
For our clients using Peachtree Accounting: If you own one of the Premium versions of Peachtree Accounting, you’ll get the following screen during the year-end close at period 24. By checking the Archive Company box, you’ll cause the system to create an extra company and preserve the ability to view all reports of prior…
Read MoreThis group fails their audit 92% of the time.
One way to determine the power of any organization is to take a look at their numbers. Without commenting on the good accomplished or the harm done, one has to grant the Unions are powerful forces in the social and political structure of America. Need some proof? Here are some convincing stats. Take special notice…
Read MoreWhen you do the math. . .
. . .You find the best argument you could ever desire for Federal term limits.
Read MoreWhat’s in your wallet …(or on your copier)?
I’ve always liked the Capital One credit card commercial that closes with the line “What’s in your wallet?” We’re asking, “What’s on your copier?” The amount of confidential data that’s stored forever on your business copier might surprise and come back to haunt you. Need proof? Check out this video.
Read MoreLand of the free and home of the subsidized?
Under the “department of statistics that really scare me” , here are some charts that show the rapid growth of Americans on the government dole. Here’s the same information showing which departments are the most culpable.
Read MoreHow to determine your “real” yield- a free spreadsheet
Things are rarely what they appear to be in the financial markets.Sometimes your real yield is what is left after the taxes have been paid. E-mail us for the free spreadsheet below to determine the effective yield ofa tax-free investment vs one that is fully taxable.
Read MoreNo time for professional reading? We can help!
As we find useful articles on marketing your company, etc., we’ll post a review on your individual portal. Here’s a sample of a great book I recently read on common sense marketing [See this Link]. You’ll receive an email from us telling you that we added information to your portal and a Flag (like the…
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