Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 26, 2011
If you own real estate, you have been, or someday will be, confronted with a rise in your assessed property value. This usually leads to an increase in your real estate taxes! Increases in your assessed value can sometimes be negotiated downward, saving you tax money. Real estate market movement.
Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 24, 2012
We have our 2011 tax meeting this week with our accountant. We own an S corporation and have a few employees, so we have a CPA prepare our taxes every year. Honestly, he is worth his weight in gold; the tax rules make my head spin. In all honesty, tax season goes fairly smoothly for us. 3 Simple Office Supplies.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 21, 2013
We’ve only bought 4 pieces of real estate in our lives, including two homes. Visit your county offices to find information about zoning regulations as well as where and when the zoning committee meets. Knowing where the main water cutoff to the house is can be real handy in a water emergency! Quiz the current owner.
Nicoles Nickels
MARCH 2, 2015
It’s tax time! Not so much but I do have some important tips for you this tax season! Here are my top 3 tax tips to help you through tax season whether it’s your first year filing or you’re a senior citizen! I keep copies of the taxes I file for 10 years. My favorite time of the year, lol!
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 24, 2023
Iowa lands near the middle of the pack tax-wise. 23 for property taxes and No. 22 for state and local sales tax. Iowa also doesn’t tax Social Security benefits , and Iowans age 55 and older are exempt from paying state taxes on retirement income for tax year 2023. The state ranks No. 31 for cost of living.
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 27, 2023
If you have a CPA license, you can help business owners file taxes, generate balance sheets and other accounting documents and make your professional recommendations about your client’s bottom line. Tax consulting If you’re a CPA or other enrolled agent, you might consider opening up a service specifically for business taxes.
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 25, 2023
The long answer depends on the market and whether you’re asking a lender, an agent or a county tax assessor. Knowing how to calculate your home’s value with the help of online tools and trained professionals better prepares you to buy, sell, refinance, tap into your home’s equity — or even negotiate lower property taxes.
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