12 Common Items Missing From Tax Returns

12 Common Items Missing From Tax Returns

One of the biggest delays in filing your tax return is missing information. Make sure you don’t miss some of these commonly overlooked items. Missing your e-file approval. Without your signature, your tax return cannot be filed. Proof of health insurance. You...
Will You Have To File A 2016 Tax Return?

Will You Have To File A 2016 Tax Return?

The filing requirement rules for individual federal income tax returns are fairly straightforward. In general, you’re required to file a return based on your filing status, your gross income, and your age. Here’s an overview of the rules for 2016 tax...
Planning By The Numbers: Updates For 2017

Planning By The Numbers: Updates For 2017

Are you ready to get started on your 2017 tax planning? Here are the numbers to use to take full advantage of retirement and other tax-advantaged savings. If you’re under full retirement age, the social security earnings limit is $16,920. That means if you...
Have You Created An Emergency Records Binder?

Have You Created An Emergency Records Binder?

With weather-related disasters making the news these days, emergency preparedness may be at the forefront of your concerns, especially in the Pacific Northwest. You probably have tools to cope with a flat tire, or a lantern and candles for times when the electricity...
Stay On Top Of New Due Dates for 2017

Stay On Top Of New Due Dates for 2017

Tax filing season officially begins this month. Did you know due dates for certain returns have been changed? Why are the dates changing? One reason is to bring due dates into a more logical order. For example, in prior years, if you were a partner in a partnership,...