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1/21/2010 - Key tax changes during the 4th quarter of 2009 that may affect you…
It is a challenge to keep track of the growing volume of complex, new developments that can be overwhelming. This is particularly true when Congress continues to pass new tax laws, both large and small. The following is a summary of the most important tax developments in the fourth quarter of 2009 that may affect you, your family, your investments, and your livelihood.
 
1/7/2010 - New Year, New Opportunities, New Tax Savings!
As you continue your planning in the new year, please make note of these tax law changes effective January 1, 2010.
 
12/8/2009 - Expanded Net Operating Loss Carryback Rules in the “Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009”
Who does this impact? Businesses with calendar year 2008 or 2009 net operating losses, or Individuals who receive flow-through income from businesses with these losses
 
11/30/2009 - 2009 Tax Year-End Checklist
 
11/17/2009 - 2009 End of Year Planning for Business Purchases
This applies if your business is considering end of year (or early next year) purchases of the following:|• New fixed assets normally depreciated in 20 years or less• New automobile(s)
 
11/11/2009 - 2009-2010 Tax Planning Guide Now Available
 
11/11/2009 - Take advantage of Required Minimum Distribution provisions before they expire
Key Points:|Taxpayers 70.5 years of age or older with Required Minimum Distribution (“RMD”) requirements: o Rollover window for Required Minimum Distributions (“RMD’s”) taken during 2009 set to expire on November 30, 2009 o Qualified Charitable Deduction from an IRA set to expire on December 31, 2009.
 
11/10/2009 - 2009-2010 Tax Planning Guide is Now Available
Gives you tips on how to take advantage of favorable tax law provisions and compensate for unfavorable ones - tips that you may discover can help you reduce your federal income-tax bill considerably. With our ever-changing tax law, keeping up-to-date is important. Now more than ever, you need to make sure you have a tax plan.
 
11/9/2009 - Key tax changes during the 3rd quarter of 2009 that may affect you…
It is a challenge to keep track of the growing volume of complex, new developments that can be overwhelming. This is particularly true when Congress continues to pass new tax laws, both large and small. The following is a summary of the most important tax developments in the third quarter of 2009 that may affect you, your family, your investments, and your livelihood.
 
7/16/2009 - Key tax changes during the 2nd quarter of 2009 that may affect you…
It is a challenge to keep track of the growing volume of complex, new developments that can be overwhelming. This is particularly true when Congress continues to pass new tax laws, both large and small. The following is a summary of the most important tax developments in the second quarter of 2009 that may affect you, your family, your investments, and your livelihood.
 
7/7/2009 - Texas Governor Signs Bill Increasing Small Business Franchise Tax Exemption
 
4/30/2009 - Key tax changes in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 that may affect businesses
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the Recovery Act), which was signed into law by the President on Feb. 17, 2009, includes many tax breaks for businesses and individuals as well as energy incentives. These key changes are summarized below.
 
4/30/2009 - Key tax changes in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Energy Tax Incentives
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the Recovery Act), which was signed into law by the President on Feb. 17, 2009, includes many tax breaks for businesses and individuals as well as energy incentives. These key changes are summarized below.
 
4/30/2009 - Key tax changes in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 that may affect Individuals
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the Recovery Act), which was signed into law by the President on Feb. 17, 2009, includes many tax breaks for businesses and individuals as well as energy incentives. These key changes are summarized below.
 
4/30/2009 - Key tax changes during the 1st quarter of 2009 that may affect you
While the new law tax changes in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 were the most significant developments in the first quarter of 2009, many other tax developments may affect you, your family, and your livelihood. These other key developments in the first quarter of 2009 are summarized below.
 
4/3/2009 - 2009 World Wide Tax Guide Now Available
 
2/19/2009 - 2009 Stimulus act provides substantial tax breaks for businesses and individuals
 
1/12/2009 - Key corporate and business tax changes during the 4th quarter of 2008 that may affect you…
While the new law tax changes in the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 were the most significant developments in the final quarter of 2008, many other tax developments may affect you, your family, and your livelihood.
 
12/17/2008 - 2008-2009 Tax Planning Guide
Gives you tips on how to take advantage of favorable tax law provisions and compensate for unfavorable ones - tips that you may discover can help you reduce your federal income-tax bill considerably. With our ever-changing tax law, keeping up-to-date is important. Now more than ever, you need to make sure you have a tax plan.
 
9/19/2008 - Texas Provides Tax Relief to Residents and Businesses Affected by Hurricane Ike
 
9/18/2008 - Texas Hurricane Ike Victims Qualify for IRS Disaster Relief
 
7/31/2008 - New housing act provides tax relief for individuals and businesses
The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 is designed primarily to help troubled borrowers and their lenders, including Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. But it also provides incentives and tax breaks for certain homebuyers, homeowners, businesses and real estate investors, as well as for GO Zone residents and investors.
 
7/30/2008 - Key tax developments during the 2nd quarter of 2008 that may affect you…
While the Farm and Military Acts were the most significant developments in the second quarter of 2008, many other tax developments may affect you, your family, and your livelihood. The new law changes and other key developments are summarized.
 
5/1/2008 - Key corporate and business tax changes during the 1st quarter of 2008 that may affect you…
The courts, IRS, and Congress continue to churn out a high volume of tax developments that affect corporations and businesses. Summarized below are the key developments and how they may affect you:
 
2/14/2008 - Tax law enacted to spur U.S. economy
The Economic Stimulus Package Act of 2008 is designed to boost the U.S. economy by providing tax rebates to individuals and tax incentives for businesses.
 
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