It’s Tax Day, Hug Your CPA

Tax-FormToday is one of the most stressful dates for many Americans.  April 15th, Tax Day brings all kinds of worries for those who have waited to complete their tax forms and not sought the help of a CPA.  On the other hand, accountants are just coming to the end of an extremely busy work season.  Maureen Schwartz offers a humorous view of living with a CPA during this time and how best to care for them.  Happy tax season and raise a glass to your and all CPAs in the US this monumental day!  The 10 simple rules of caring for your CPA this busy season

The Dog Ate My Tax Receipts?

cash-receiptEvery year people spend hours searching madly for those few missing receipts that will substantiate a tax deduction.  An IRS audit is a real fear in the United States, one that is portrayed in television shows as a horrific experience.  But did you know that receipts aren’t always a requirement when proving your deductible expenses?  Thanks to past Broadway pioneer George M. Cohan, who paid in cash and fought the system when they denied his claims, we have the Cohan Rule.  Not the easiest rule to use, you might wind up in court, but good to know in case you ever end up in this situation.  Still, probably better to just keep saving your receipts.

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