For engaged couples, there seems to be a never-ending list of things to plan ahead of the “big day,” including invitations, bridal party, the venue, wedding colors, first-dance song, and most romantically, the IRS.
Identity thieves cannot steal what they cannot find. While you may never be able to “hide” or protect all of your personal, financial information from getting out there, there are a number of simple ways to limit the exposure of your information. The Federal Trade Commission says there are four main ways to help protect yourself against identity theft.
Updated Business Travel Expense Rates Take Effect October 1
expenses , business travel expense , Taxes - Planning, Rules and ReturnsWith so many Americans conducting business outside their office, the recent IRS announcement of the 2015-2016 business travel expense rates will certainly impact many. In 2011 alone, American businesspeople took a total of 445 million trips for work-related matters, (source: NYTimes.com 05/03/12) and that figure grows steadily each year.
Zinner & Co. Named OSCPA Platinum Partner
accounting , management advisory , Taxes - Planning, Rules and ReturnsZinner & Co. Named Exclusive Partner in Northeastern Ohio; Only One of Five Firms in the State
In our society, people tend to take the safety of their bank accounts pretty much for granted. If you think back to the most recent banking crisis in 2008 and 2009, however, there was a significant amount of bank consolidation that could have potentially resulted in depositors losing money. This leads to the question, exactly what is covered under the Federal Deposit Insurance program and do your bank accounts qualify for FDIC coverage?
By Zinner & Co.
Tax Services Department
Move South to Retire? Your Old Residence Could Still Tax You!
gift tax , Taxes - Planning, Rules and Returns , Business - Management, Issues & Concerns , Estates, Gifts & TrustsBy the Tax Services Department
You’ve finally made the decision to become one of “those people.” You know, the person who, as was drawing closer to retirement (and coincidently, during one of the never-ending sub-zero days of winter), decided that living somewhere south of the Mason-Dixon line just made sense. You meticulously planned to move south to retire. But, before you settle back in the lounge chair twirling the paper umbrella as it shades your Pina Colada, you may want to ensure you have all of your assets in order.
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