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12/26/2014

As we clean up the wrapping paper and put away the holiday leftovers, it's time to take a last few minutes to reflect and get ready as tax season is right around the corner!

12/24/2014

Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday's from Dutra and Associates!

12/22/2014

When planning for retirement, a Roth IRA may make sense for you. But it's important to know the tax consequences and the best way to navigate around them.

Looking to avoid taxes on Roth IRA conversions? Choose a "backdoor" Roth or wait for a life event to lower your tax bracket.

12/19/2014

Changes are coming to W-2's and 1099's. Are you and your small business prepared?

Greatland simplifies the complicated and tedious process of W-2 & 1099 form filing with a wide variety of forms, software, and filing services.

12/17/2014

Have a quick tax questions? You could always ask me! Or check out the this handy online resource.

http://www.irs.gov/uac/Interactive-Tax-Assistant-(ITA)-1

12/15/2014

Some changes may be coming to the those low interest rates we've been seeing.

The Federal Reserve's free-money policy could end this week. The central bank is meeting Tuesday and Wednesday and is expected to end its two-year pledge to keep interest rates close to zero for a "considerable time" now that its asset-purchase program has ended and the economic recovery has picked…

12/12/2014

If you use your car for work here is some good news!

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today issued the 2015 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes.

12/10/2014

Still confused about some the health care changes and how they may affect your taxes? Learn more here!

12/08/2014

A great video from the IRS walking you through a variety of year end tax tips. This has some helpful information on how to make your filing next year as easy as possible.

IRS.gov has information on how to make filing your next tax return less taxing. For more information just go to IRS.gov.

12/04/2014

Tis' the season for charitable contributions! Check out our latest blog and learn the rules behind claiming those donations on your taxes.

‘Tis the season when donating to charitable organizations becomes something we actively consider, if for no other reason than society reminds of those that are less fortunate. After work, when we stop at the market to pick up dinner, the Salvation Army has bell ringers stationed outside. Once insi…

12/02/2014

Tax season is around the corner. Check out some information on things you can do now to avoid surprises when that time rolls around.

� IRS Special Edition Tax Tip 2014-21, October 23, 2014 Even though only a few months remain in 2014, you still have time to act so you aren?t surprised at tax-time next year.

11/28/2014

On this Black Friday, let's take some time read some of the most unbelievable and outrageous tax fraud cases of the year.

Some of our favorite recent tax fraud cases.