It's almost Tax time again

Happy January Folks!
Now that the holiday season is over and life is getting back to normal, it's time to start getting ready for Tax season. Whether you keep meticulous records of every business expense, or spend a week before you meet with your accountant digging through a shoebox in your closet and trying to make heads or tails of your receipts now is the time to start thinking about scheduling that tax appointment.

I was browsing the internet today and I found a couple of interesting articles that may help you. Enjoy.

5 Terrible Tax Surprises

7 Ways to Get Organized for the Tax Year

How to Choose a Tax Preparer

Attention Small Business Owners!

Are you self-employed or a small-business owner?  Then NOW is the time to start thinking about your 2012 taxes (if you haven't already). If you've been keeping up with your quarterly taxes, chances are you probably know about what to expect to pay to uncle Sam. But because the calendar year is not yet over, you can take steps now to change those numbers!

I found this helpful article today on Inman News that I thought I would share. The article is geared toward Realtors, but it is also great for other self-employed people and small business owners. I'm also posting it in our Twitter feed (apologies if you get it twice).