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3 Simple Office Supplies for Smooth Tax Prep

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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. File Folder.

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Retirement Calculator: Free Estimate of How Much You Need

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How to fill out your retirement details Annual pretax income: This is the total income you earn before taxes are deducted. Current retirement savings: Enter the total current balances of all your retirement savings accounts, including 401(k) plans, individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and any other accounts earmarked for retirement.

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Christmas Savings Club | May 2019

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In April, we received a small tax refund and I put $100 of our refund into our Christmas Savings account. I found our $100 in a variety of ways: We had a yard sale. I made enough to put $50 in our Christmas Savings account. It was a pretty easy month to find the cash. How did I do in May?

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Christmas Savings Club | November 2019

Family Balance Sheet

I had amassed $70 and thought it was a perfect addition to our Christmas account. In April, we received a small tax refund and I put $100 of our refund into our Christmas Savings account. In May, I made money from a yard sale and put $50 towards our Christmas savings.

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Christmas Savings Club | July 2019

Family Balance Sheet

I had amassed $70 and thought it was a perfect addition to our Christmas account. In April, we received a small tax refund and I put $100 of our refund into our Christmas Savings account. In May, I made money from a yard sale and put $50 towards our Christmas savings. I also received a $4 rebate in the mail.

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Capital Gains Tax: Meaning, Rates and Calculator

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If you’re thinking of diving into investing or selling a capital asset, it’s important to get acquainted with the term “capital gains tax” before you begin wheeling and dealing. Capital gain refers to the profit made from the sale of capital assets, such as stock, houses, cars or other types of investments.

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Christmas Savings Club | June 2019

Family Balance Sheet

I had amassed $70 and thought it was a perfect addition to our Christmas account. In April, we received a small tax refund and I put $100 of our refund into our Christmas Savings account. In May, I made money from a yard sale and put $50 towards our Christmas savings.

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