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New Medicare taxes take effect in 2013
02/04/2013The 2010 health care reform legislation included several provisions that go into effect this year. Among them is the...
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Dependents: What are the tax rules?
02/04/2013Most taxpayers believe that a “dependent” is a minor child that lives with them. While that is essentially correct,...
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Don’t let “sunk costs” lead to poor decisions
02/04/2013Emotions add zest to life. They propel us to our feet when our favorite running back scores a touchdown....
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When to start drawing social security is an important decision
02/04/2013Over the coming years, millions of baby boomers will reach age 62, the minimum threshold for receiving social security...
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Does the New Surtax Apply to You?
02/04/2013As of January 1, there is a new 3.8% net investment income tax on some categories of passive investment...
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We’re Here All Year!
02/04/2013Many clients see their CPAs at tax time, when the main focus is on completing and filing their tax...
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Closing tax loopholes could be key to budget deal
02/04/2013President Obama said in a televised interview on Sunday that he could foresee a budget deal in Congress that...
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Senate votes to temporarily suspend federal debt limit
02/01/2013Congress gave final approval Thursday to a plan to temporarily suspend the legal limit on the national debt, permitting...
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U.S. economy added 157,000 jobs; unemployment rate is 7.9%
02/01/2013Employment grew modestly in January and gains in the prior two months were bigger than initially reported, supporting views...
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Percentage of Americans delaying retirement increases
02/01/2013The American workplace is about to get grayer. Nearly two-thirds of Americans between the ages of 45 and 60...
