12th November 2009
The real estate market in much of the United States looks like a boxer after going 10 rounds with Mike Tyson in his prime – bloodied, bruised and in pain. Tax credits have been instituted to try to stop the pain, but buyers should know about a big cavea...
20th August 2009
The LLC is touted as a great business entity for small businesses. This is particularly true for single member LLCs. If you are considering forming one of these entities, it is important to realize there are pros and cons that need to be taken into accoun...
20th August 2009
You’ve decided to take the plunge. You are going to start your own business. Congratulations! There are some tax issues you need to consider before you start pursuing your dream business.
The first step in starting a business for tax purposes is figu...
05th August 2009
Getting married is a glorious event, certainly one of the most important in your life. That being said, the sheer joy involved can easily result in missing out on some practical issues that can pop up. This includes remembering to handle some administrati...
15th June 2009
Doing your taxes is hardly a fun time. Once done, most people treat the process as out of out of sight, out of mind. This is fine so long as you hold on to the records you used to come up with the numbers on your return.
So, just what are tax records?...
25th November 2008
When writing creatively, it is rather ironic that as writers we often put ourselves in a box and then refuse to think outside of it. It is hardly creative! This is particularly true when it comes to developing the story line for your work. We pick a plot ...
20th November 2008
The year is flying by quickly. Halloween is past us and Thanksgiving is coming on quickly and you know what that means – the hefty, delicious Thanksgiving Dinner. Ah, but wine are you going to drink?
As you probably know by now, wine goes well with f...
18th November 2008
To fish or not to fish – that is the question! Oh, come on. That is no question at all. We all know the answer is to fish and to fish as often as you possibly can. To that end, let us extol upon the reasons why heading out with a rod and real is just a ...
18th November 2008
Well, welcome to the end of the world. At least, that is the impression being given by the pundits. As usual, the hysteria is a bit overblown. Are things tough? Yes. Will it last? No. As always, things will turn around. It might take a few years, so until...
17th November 2008
Ever wonder if there is more to life then just paying the bills and getting through the day year after year? For those that wish to contemplate their navel a bit, there is a special destination and hotel in the United States.
Life within Sedona, Arizon...
17th November 2008
Although some hotel rooms tend to be rather expensive, you do not get a lot of space inside of your room. At the Crescent Court Resort in Dallas, Texas, space seems to be the number one priority. Rooms are large enough to move around in, and the hotel its...
31st October 2008
Dealing with taxes is just about the last thing anyone wants to do. That includes me and I write about them. That being said, there is one clear rule when it comes to taxes. If you plan ahead to deal with them, you will pay far less than if you just throw...
31st October 2008
As we work through the fourth quarter of the calendar year, many people put thoughts of taxes on the back burner. After all, you really don’t have any major tax filing deadlines coming up until returns are due the next year.
Such an approach is easy...
30th October 2008
Like millions of Americans, you decided to file an extension last April so you could file your taxes this past October 15th. Well, the day has come and gone. You have filed your taxes and now you want to know, “Where is my stimulus payment?”
The g...
14th August 2008
The word has come down from on high. You’ve been charged with putting together a promotional campaign for your organization. Here are some tips on creating a successful effort.
The first step in any campaign is also one that is often passed over. Si...
