Category Archives: Tax Preparer

A Tasty New COLA for 2012

Posted on October 27, 2011 by William A Olson, CPA

But not the cola you drink… A Tasty New COLA for 2012 from the Wall Street Journal

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“Stealth” Taxes

Posted on September 2, 2011 by William A Olson, CPA

“Stealth” Taxes from CNN Money

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Audits of Wealthy Taxpayers Increase

Posted on April 4, 2011 by William A Olson, CPA

Audits of Wealthy Taxpayers Increase from the Wall Street Journal

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There’s more demand for CPAs

Posted on April 1, 2011 by William A Olson, CPA

This is good news if you’re in the profession or know someone who is thinking about becoming a CPA… Bean counters wanted: Why the Big 4 are in a hiring frenzy from CNN Money

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Like Kind Exchanges

Posted on March 12, 2011 by William A Olson, CPA

I have prepared a few tax returns this year (2010) where the owners of a partnership have taken advantage of the like kind exchange rules to defer recognizing a gain on the sale of real property.  This kind of transaction … Continue reading →

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How to find the right tax preparer from Consumer Reports

Posted on February 16, 2011 by William A Olson, CPA

http://blogs.consumerreports.org/money/2011/02/track-down-best-tax-preparer-cpa-enrolled-agent-irs-ptin-number-accountant-form-1040-.html

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Why it’s worth it to hire a tax preparer

Posted on February 13, 2011 by William A Olson, CPA

From the Wall Street Journal… http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703843004576140781360491222.html?mod=sf2tw

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