Cindy Hockenberry
Cindy Hockenberry
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You don't know who's more competent than the next guy until you start asking questions.
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A lot of anxiety is created by people when they think about filing their tax return. It's like going to the dentist. Just do it and get it over with.
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They need to make sure their payments are on track. There is nothing worse than realizing come April they have underpayment penalties.
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Now, instead of determining whether you provided half this person's support, the test is, did they provide over half of their own support.
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I would suggest people start out by asking how long they've been in business, what their background is, and do they have a degree, which isn't required. Have they been in the area for a long time? Are they open all year? Do they stand behind their work?
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I think it's dangerous any time you spend money before it's in your hand. You never know what's going to happen.
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For this year there's not a lot than anyone needs to worry about.
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People often wait until the last minute to get this done and realize they can't do it this year. Another reason they should plan early is so they can notify their employees so they can start deferring their money.
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The IRS typically assumes you didn't itemize for one reason or another. They almost never notify you if you miss deductions but they will tell you if you miss income.
If you're getting a refund, you'll get that refund sooner.
lowest standard
If you know your itemized deductions will be more than the standard deduction, you can still just use the standard deduction to get an idea in your mind. This will give you the lowest estimate.
consumer eyes income pay
Because the consumer did not have to pay the amount, it is income in the eyes of the IRS.
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If you want to save tax dollars, deferring your funds into a retirement account is probably the best solution. That money grows tax free and (if you take out a traditional IRA) you reduce your taxable income in the year you make the contribution.
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The Earned Income Tax Credit is on a bell curve.