26th January 2007
Like Pavlov’s dogs, we all habitually collect the mail each day. Ah, but what if you get a notice letter from the IRS contesting the math on your tax return?
Ask most people what they fear and an IRS audit is usually somewhere on the list. The storie...
25th January 2007
If you are a fly fishing enthusiast, you are always looking for that perfect trip. The Snake River offers plenty of spots you will find simply incredible.
The Snake River runs over 1,000 miles and is the main tributary to the Columbia River. It origin...
25th January 2007
The first time you venture into the wilderness of fly fishing, you are going to notice something strange. The fly rods are much different than other forms of fishing.
The most popular and traditional fly rods are made from bamboo. History is a little ...
25th January 2007
If you are getting into fly fishing, it is easy to lose yourself in the great debate on rods and flies. Not so fast. The reel is just as important, so here is a primer.
The fly fishing reel is a work of art. In fact, the first one was patented in 1874...
25th January 2007
Fly fishing is a niche area for the overall sport of fishing. Unlike niches in other sports, it is very unique when compared to the more popular angling.
The mere name of fly fishing suggests something very different. No, it doesn’t have anything to...
24th January 2007
If there is one tax that drives people nuts, it is the alternative minimum tax. Ironically, it may be the one piece of the tax code that forces a complete re-writing of the tax code.
The alternative minimum tax was created in 1969. The goal of the tax...
24th January 2007
2006 may have been a momentous year for those of you involved in relationships. If you married or divorced during the year, your tax situation changed whether you know it or not.
Relationships and love are two of those great mysteries in life. If you f...
23rd January 2007
Nothing is more complex and difficult for politicians to deal with in this country than health care. Well, President Bush is about to enter the fray with a new proposal.
There are many controversial subjects in our country. From abortion to the death ...
23rd January 2007
We are a migratory society. When we move, each of us goes about the joyous task of trying to get our mail forwarded to our new address. Ah, but what about your taxes?
Moving is more or less the definition of misery. At least in my opinion. Simply put, ...
21st January 2007
It happens every year. Just when you get motivated to get rolling on your taxes, you realize you can’t find the return you filed last year. Aaaarrrrggg!
First off, don’t panic if you can’t find the return. Yes, you need it to know what you claim...
21st January 2007
When you are ready to plop down and start preparing that tax return, one of the first questions is your filing status. Here is an explanation of your choices.
Tax forms from the IRS can be incredibly confusing to people who are not versed in the tax c...
21st January 2007
If you get behind on your taxes, it can literally ruin your life. You live in fear of the IRS swooping in and taking everything. A recent internal report, however, reveals some interesting things about the IRS.
Interesting Insider Information on the IR...
21st January 2007
Most Americans hate preparing and filing their taxes. To take the sting off of doing them, the IRS free file program enters its third year.
You hate doing your taxes and so do I. The only thing that is worse is having to pay for an accountant or tax p...
18th January 2007
The dawning of a new year is also the dawning of the beginning of the tax season. One of the first things you need to deal with are 1099 forms.
1099 forms are IRS documents. They are known as information tax returns. You do not have to pay any money w...
18th January 2007
The 1099 tax designation refers to what are known as information returns. The IRS collects them to track revenues paid to individuals. Here is how you fill out the form.
Preparing 1099-MISC Forms
The 1099-MISC form is known as the “independent co...
