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Year-End Retirement Contributions

Your Guide to Year-End Retirement Contributions

Your Cape Cod guide to year-end retirement contributions. See how 401(k) and IRA strategies can lower your tax bill and
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4 Quick Tips to Ready Yourself for April 15

The tax deadline always seems to sneak up on taxpayers. Don’t fall into this trap and cause yourself added stress.

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Spring is Just Around the Corner… and so is April 15th

As we look forward to the end of winter and the launch of spring, that also means the April 15th

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E-Filing is the Way to Go – 4 Top Reasons

More than 80% of taxpayers file electronically…and for good reason. Or rather, good reasons (plural)—four to be exact. E-filing offers

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Electronic Filing Starts January 30th

As of January 30, 2013, the IRS will begin processing individual income tax returns for the majority of United States

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New Tax Bill… What it Means to You

With the passing of the new ‘Fiscal Cliff” Act, taxpayers need to be aware of how it may affect them

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Tips on S Corporation Compensation

The IRS continues to challenge S Corporation shareholders regarding proper methods for paying themselves. That said, it’s critical that your

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Welcome A.P. Franz, CPA Clients!

The entire Steven M. Ellard, CPA team is excited to announce our recent firm merger with A.P. Franz, CPA. We

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Tis the “Season of Giving”… Holiday Tax Tips for You

It’s year end already, and with it comes the race to get ready for tax season. Traditionally, December marks a

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After-election Tax Implications… What to Expect in 2013

With the election behind us, we now have a much clearer picture of how taxes will be affected in 2013

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