Monthly Archives: June 2012

How much is the “tax” for failing to buy health insurance?

Posted on June 28, 2012 by William A Olson, CPA

Click here to find out.

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Five Financial Lessons to Teach Your Kids

Posted on June 28, 2012 by William A Olson, CPA

Click here to be linked to the article from Men’s Health.

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Taxes included in health care reform

Posted on June 27, 2012 by William A Olson, CPA

Click here for a link to a CNN Money article.

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CNN Money’s take on what could happen if health care reform is ruled unconstitutional

Posted on June 27, 2012 by William A Olson, CPA

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Rent vs. Buy?

Posted on June 19, 2012 by William A Olson, CPA

Here’s a good article from the Wall Street Journal on the decision of whether to rent or buy.

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Student Loan Paybacks

Posted on June 18, 2012 by William A Olson, CPA

There is good news for those with student loan debt. Last week, the White House rolled out a plan to make it easier for graduates to enroll in a special program that caps loan repayment, based on income. Under the … Continue reading →

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Why to keep good records… the IRS’s answer

Posted on June 13, 2012 by William A Olson, CPA

Everyone in business must keep records.  Keeping good records is very important to your business.  Good records will help you do the following: Monitor the progress of your business Prepare your financial statements Identify source of receipts Keep track of … Continue reading →

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Personal Finance Software Ratings

Posted on June 12, 2012 by William A Olson, CPA

Keeping track of your personal finances is extremely important… especially these days. Here is a great review of the most popular software packages out there to help you manage your money.

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11 Tax Audit Red Flags

Posted on June 11, 2012 by William A Olson, CPA

According to CNN Money, the following are 11 tax audit red flags to avoid: You have a sketchy tax preparer. Regardless of what your preparer may tell you, the taxpayer is legally responsible for for all the information on their … Continue reading →

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Tax due date reminder: Individual estimated taxes due 6/15/12.

Posted on June 6, 2012 by William A Olson, CPA

For other tax filing due dates this month, see this calendar.

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