Taxes & Tax Prep

“I try not to kid myself. You know, I don’t mind romancing someone else, but to fool yourself is pretty devastating and dangerous.”  –  Bill Veeck Hermann Göring was by any measure a horrible human being. During the Second World War he was the second in command of the Nazi Party, the architect of much […]

When we think about the idea of a bonus, there is almost invariably a positive connotation to it. Bonus bucks, bonus bites, and if you’re really fortunate a bonus from your employer. They’re a prize – and all for no additional cost. Yippee! Some companies have even made a science of creating the illusion of […]

Deadlines: Working for the (Tax) Man “Hey now you better listen to me – every one of you We got a lotta lotta lotta lotta work to do Forget about your woman and that water can Today we’re working for the man Well pick up your feet We’ve got a deadline to meet I’m gonna […]

Do Not “Go to Sleep” This Winter “I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently? And then it covers them up snug, you know, with a white quilt; and perhaps it says “Go to sleep, darlings, till the summer comes again.” – Lewis Carroll With winter fast […]

Take The Stress Out Of Tax Time By Turning To Certified Public Accountant Micah Fraim Whether you are in need of basic tax preparation, complex tax preparation, or tax planning to ensure you are prepared for all of your tax obligations—I am here to assist you! While taxes may be a source of stress for […]

Payroll is kind of the red-headed stepchild of accounting. And that’s really saying something because everyone hates accounting! Even on the payroll section of my own website I talk about how I don’t much care for it. It’s boring, tedious, and seems deceptively simple. In reality, it is very easy to make mistakes and those […]

Every single year there are updates in the tax law. In 2013 the IRS Tax Code was 73,954 pages long and had almost 1,000 forms! Tax code complexity and changes are nothing new and both are big reasons that I think having a qualified CPA is always important. And this is particularly the case with […]

A little bit past tax season, but just got the audio from my second appearance on Cultivate Your Financial Health with Wayne Firebaugh! On the episode we talk about personal taxes. Discussion of extensions, Schedules A, B, C, D, and E, and other personal tax matters. Check it out! Any accounting, business, or tax advice contained in […]

Just a quick reminder that tomorrow (May 31st) is the last day of the Virginia Sales Tax Holiday for “Hurricane and Emergency Preparedness Equipment.” These can include: Ice packs Batteries Flashlights Two-way radios Waterproof sheeting Rope Duct tape Bottled water First aid kits Cell phone chargers Portable generators Chain saws Gas containers Several other items […]

As I have noted several times lately (and in case you have been living in a cave and have missed this fact) the deadline for filing your federal income tax returns is Tuesday, April 15. But as has also been discussed, there can be a variety of reasons why someone – perhaps you – is […]

“Deadlines and commitments Every morning and in the evening, They can suck you in, Boy, don’t I know it. This offer will be standing, All you gotta to do is call, Don’t be afraid to knock on the door”. – The Killers – “Deadlines and Commitments” This blog entry is going to be short and sweet: […]

“How can I go forward when I Don’t know Which way I’m facing? How can I go forward when I Don’t know which way to turn? How can I go forward into Something I’m not sure of? Oh no, oh no.”  “How?” – John Lennon Last year I wrote an article outlining the differences among […]