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Did you know that your summer day care expenses may qualify for an income tax credit? Many parents who work, or are looking for work, must arrange for care of their children under 13 years of age during the school vacation. Those expenses may help you get a credit on next year’s tax return. Here [...]

In the spotlight this month we have Larry George (2nd from left), owner of LG3 Entertainment, LLC. “LG3 Entertainment, LLC. provides family fun entertainment through Disc Jockey Services specializing in weddings, parties, school events and social gatherings. Our stunning photography captures great engagement pictures, senior portraits or family pictures as well as headshots. We also [...]

You filed your tax return and you’re expecting a refund. You have just one question and you want the answer now – Where’s My Refund? If you file a paper return it will take six to eight weeks after the IRS receives your return. File electronically and you’ll get the refund in half that time. [...]

In the spotlight this month we have Jonathan Mussari, owner of Artistic Landscape Creations “Vacation everyday! Step out your back door.” The business is located at 4016 Crestwood Drive, Gibsonia, PA, 15044 – (412-303-4443) Visit their website www.artisticlc.com/ —————————————————————————————————————————— Jonathan 3 Favorite Foods – Pizza, Lobster, Steak Top 3 Movies – Christmas Vacation, The Game, [...]

I recently needed to buy new appliances, and as part of a diligent search, compared several brands and their features. Though I was soon overwhelmed by the data I collected, I sorted out a list of brands and model numbers that met my needs. Thinking that my task was nearly complete, I proudly moved on [...]

It is becoming common to experience debt relief in these challenging times. Debt relief is usually taxable if not relieved through bankruptcy proceedings. However, canceled debt is not included in income to the extent that you are insolvent immediately before the cancellation. You are insolvent if all of your liabilities exceed the fair market value [...]

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 phases in tax changes over a span of eight years and contains key provisions of importance to both individual and business taxpayers. Below is an expected timeline for when certain tax-related provisions will become effective. Please call our offices [...]