Tax Bits
I am not a tax professional. I don’t even play one on TV. But the nature of my work requires that as an insurance broker, I am informed on some areas of tax law. Since “tax season” is well under… Continue Reading
Taxes
Are you ready for tax season?
Most of us are beginning to prepare to file federal income tax returns for 2015. Fortunately, El Nino has provided us some rainy days to stay inside and work on this task. It’s so much fun to try to track… Continue Reading
AARP Offers Free Tax Preparation Assistance
Free tax preparation and assistance for taxpayers with low and middle income, with special attention to those age 60 and older, is available from AARP Tax-Aide from February 2nd through April 15th, 2015. You do not need to be a… Continue Reading
Board of Supes 10/1: Board of Building Appeals; Beekeeping and Tax Sharing Between Counties
The Board of Supervisors considered at some length hearing procedures and an appointment process for vacancies on the Board of Building Appeals. The BBA, as it is known, is an independent body, appointed by the Board of Supervisors. The BBA… Continue Reading
Nerd Chick Adventures: Online Tax Preparation
I hate to bear bad news, but April is here. If you haven’t already tried electronic filing your tax returns, it doesn’t take a Nerd to tell you it’s the way to go. With so many choices that offer roughly… Continue Reading
Earned Income Tax Credit: You’ve Earned It. Claim It!
Most people wouldn’t crumple up a thousand dollar bill and throw it in the trash. Ridiculous, right? But every year qualified Shasta County residents overlook a simple tax credit that could literally put up to $5,700 cash in their pocket.… Continue Reading
