Where is My Refund?
This IRS web site will show you the status of your tax refund.

YEAR-END REPORTING ADJUSTMENTS FOR 1099-MISC.

The Dilemma: You paid a Vendor cash or you reimbursed an employee who made a payment to a Vendor.  Now you want it to reflect on the Vendor’s 1099 for the total amount paid to them for reporting purposes.

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Getting Your Money’s Worth
Out of Ink Cartridges

Have you ever loaded a new cartridge on your inkjet printer only to have the low ink indicator come on within days? Or perhaps your color inkjet printer appears to go through new cartridges at an alarming rate even when you aren’t printing many documents in color. With complete cartridge sets costing $40 or more, these common problems can eat into your office supply budget. Here are a few tips to get the most out of those costly cartridges.

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How to Teach Your Kids about Money

If your kids are going back to school, now is a great time to educate them about money.

Baby boomers were taught to save for a rainy day. The younger generations? Not so much. Still, parents must realize that they are part of the problem – and the solution. If children don’t hold part-time jobs, an allowance is probably their only money source. Nowadays, is it still valid to give your child $1 per year equal to their age (age 16 = $16)? Considering a ticket to the movies costs about $10, that doesn’t leave a lot of room for anything else.

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ARE YOU IN BUSINESS WITH THE IRS?
IS MORE THIRD-PARTY REPORTING NECESSARY?

In a previous article for ChartNotes I wrote about the various third-party reporting forms that are significant to the preparation of an individual income tax return.  These forms include the following...

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New 1099 Requirement
Presents Potential Challenges
for Small Businesses

While the new health care bill affects the way small businesses maintain and administer medical plans, one small provision in the bill has nearly been overlooked in the hubbub of activity. Beginning in 2012, companies must report to the IRS payments of more than $600 a year to any vendor, including individuals and corporations.

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Customer Satisfaction Important to Company’s Bottom Line

When was the last time you asked your customers if they were happy with your products or services? No news is good news, right? Wrong!

While clients might seem happy, how much do you really know about their level of satisfaction with your company? A negative experience will most likely be brought to your attention, yet when it’s smooth sailing, you probably won’t receive any feedback.

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