2010 News & Announcements
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December 28, 2010 Virginia CPAs Offer New Year’s Financial Resolutions- It's the time of year for popping champagne corks, tossing confetti and making New Year’s resolutions. Losing a few pounds and quitting smoking are some of the most common resolutions. This year, how about making a pledge to improve your...
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December 23, 2010 Sales are a Pitch- "Hey I'll give you two toys next week if you give me yours today." To a 6-year-old, this may seem tempting, but it still doesn't solve the problem of being toy-less now. Sales pitches have the same motive as an eager 6-year-old: they want your...
December 21, 2010 Deduction Junction, What's Your Function?- As 2010 draws to a close, many people are looking at their bank accounts and wondering, "Where did all the money go?" If you didn't save as much as you'd hoped this year, your taxes may offer a prime opportunity to take on the New Year with a...
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December 17, 2010 VSCPA Donates 100 Piggy Banks to Toys for Tots- The Virginia Society of CPAs (VSCPA) donated 100 piggy banks to Toys for Tots, teaching children to use money, make change and accrue savings this holiday season. If you would like the lessons your children learn to last longer than the toys they...
December 16, 2010 AICPA Launches New Website for Taxpayers - On December 15, the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) unveiled a public service tax website to help taxpayers better understand the federal tax system. The new website, 360Taxes.org , launches days after President Barack Obama called for reform...
December 14, 2010 The Holiday Marathon: Last Minute for Less- It seems like just yesterday you were putting away pumpkins and planning for turkey. Now suddenly the holidays are upon us and you don't even have your travel plans set yet. How in the world are you supposed to get everything done without sending...
December 09, 2010 Holiday Travel Gobbling Up Your Paychecks?- Planes, trains and automobiles. As the country prepares for one of the busiest travel months of the year, travelers are shaking their heads at the price they have to pay to spend time with friends and family. While there may not be a way around...
December 07, 2010 Beware of IRS Impersonators, Erroneous Notices- Criminals have been stealing the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) logo to persuade people into divulging financial information. As a taxpayer, you can avoid becoming a victim of these schemes by recognizing a simple rule. “The IRS never...
December 06, 2010 IRS Announces 2011 Standard Mileage Rates - The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued the 2011 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. Beginning on Jan. 1, 2011, the...
December 03, 2010 Trim Your Taxes Before You Deck the Halls- April 15, the usual date for “tax day,” seems so far away when you are poised over the Thanksgiving turkey or pulling the holiday decorations out of storage. But doing some quick planning now could potentially lower your tax bill and give you...
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December 02, 2010 Open Season for Savings- Last month marked the beginning of Open Enrollment for many employees across the country. With rising healthcare costs nationwide, many have been driven to simply select the plan with the lowest premium. But the lowest premium doesn't always...
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November 30, 2010 Tax Credits Available for Winterizing Homes (Video)- People can now weatherize their homes and be rewarded for their efforts. According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), homeowners making energy-saving improvements this fall can cut their winter heating bills and lower their 2010 tax bill as...
November 23, 2010 The Holiday Marathon- Shopping season starts this week: let the holiday marathon begin! But before you dive into the race, take some time to work out a holiday-attack plan. Over spending and lack of budgeting take a toll on almost everyone during this time of year, so...
November 22, 2010 Smart Holiday Shopping Tips from Virginia CPAs- Smart Holiday Shopping Tips from Virginia CPAs The holidays are an exciting time, but they can also be expensive. Many people have tightened their belts during the last year because of the troubled economy, but that doesn’t mean you have to miss...
November 22, 2010 Planning for Retirement (Video)- Keith Muth, CPA, a member of the Virginia Society of CPAs (VSCPA) and managing partner of Virginia Asset Management, spoke with the Richmond Times-Dispatch about the the critical steps you should take before retirement. Get more information on...
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