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Tip of the Hat

By Shelah Norman | November 20, 2015

Tip of the Hat We may be a tax and accounting practice, but long before we fell in love with taxes, we were and are serious animal lovers. That is why it warmed our hearts to see this latest from the National Institute of Health. Read on… http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/animals/stories/us-puts-end-all-experiments-chimps

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Social Welfare Groups Beware

By Shelah Norman | September 12, 2014

The IRS is proposing new regulations for groups seeking 501(c)(4) nonprofit status. This designation was the focus of a Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration investigation of IRS handling of Tea Party-affiliated organizations seeking the preferable tax status. During subsequent congressional hearings, it was learned that more liberal, progressive groups also were targeted by IRS…

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Affordable Care and YouTube

By Shelah Norman | September 12, 2014

The Internal Revenue Service announced the availability of several new YouTube videos to help taxpayers get important information about the Affordable Care Act and tax return filing. More information on the tax provisions of the Affordable Care Act is available at IRS.gov/aca, where viewers can also find Health Care Tax Tips.

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Reminder for Tax Year 2013

By Shelah Norman | September 12, 2014

September 15 E-file deadline for filing  Partnerships, LLC’s, and all corporations on extension. October 15 E-file deadline for 1040 returns on extension Don’t be late. The penalties are not worth it…

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Taxes and the Affordable Care Act

By Shelah Norman | September 3, 2014

The Affordable Care Act is a mindbender. In attempts to help the regular Joe and before we get to a full list of taxes, here is a quick overview of the key tax related provisions that may affect those without insurance, those who plan to go without insurance, and those who are struggling to afford…

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Ahhh, California

By Shelah Norman | September 2, 2014

Here in California, the Bay Area specifically, we get the pleasure of knowing we live in one of the most beautiful places in the world. We have it all. Nice, mild weather. Oceans, mountains, cities, wine country, shopping, restaurants, etc. But, as with most things, there is a cost. California is the LEAST tax friendly…

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