Seek tax preparers who guarantee their work, complete ongoing training Although the IRS announced new regulations for tax professionals, these rules will not take effect until 2011. This year, the more than 80 percent of Americans using a tax preparer to complete their returns will want to ensure they’re working with a reputable tax preparer. […]
H&R Block explains how to take advantage of new credits and deductions Life changes can mean tax savings. From the home-buyer credit to parenthood, to higher education and buying a new car, changes in the tax code affect the complexity of the 2010 tax filing season and could mean more money in taxpayers’ pockets. Overall, […]
Wells Fargo in their January Connect for Success email has announced their participation in the new federal requirements for mortgage transactions. RESPA (Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act) is designed to help borrowers avoid surprises at closing. Often the purchaser of a mortgage is faced with unexpected charges on the Good Faith Estimate and HUD -1 […]
H&R Block’s new service can cut wait time for W-2 by three weeks ATLANTA, Georgia. – An estimated 90 million taxpayers can access their W-2s up to three weeks early – rather than waiting until the end of January – enabling them to file their tax returns and potentially get their refunds more quickly, thanks […]
The Atlanta area, and much of the nation, is experiencing an unusually long deep freeze. Keep in mind the Three P’s: Pipes, Pets, and Plants to keep your family and property safe. Protecting Pipes Insulate exposed pipes. These are the pipes that come out of the ground and go into your house. Wrap them with […]
(KANSAS CITY, Mo.) – With the end of the year just weeks away, many people are scrambling to find last-minute ways to lower their 2009 tax bills. H&R Block offers five ways taxpayers can reduce their tax burden for this year. Make charitable contributions. Taxpayers have until Dec. 31 to make tax-deductible donations to charitable […]
Additional credits could net parents thousands more ATLANTA, GA – It may be the first baby of the year who grabs the media headlines but according to H&R Block, it’s the last baby of the year who yields the tax savings. Babies born before the stroke of midnight New Year’s Eve could save their parents […]
The National Small Flows Clearinghouse (NSFC) has published guidelines for home owners regarding the maintenance and inspection of residential septic tanks. There are three important factors when deciding pumping frequency: the size of the septic tank, household practices, and water usage. In addition to regular maintenance, the NSFC also recommends routine inspections. Contact a qualified […]
Our own John Damiano, in partnership with Desiree Scales of Bella Web Design, Inc., contributes to the discussion on business networking using the latest in social networking. http://vimeo.com/8110943
The Bella Buzz Podcast with John Damiano Our own John Damiano, managing partner of The Providence Group of RE/MAX Greater Atlanta is an accomplished speaker of social media and networking within the real estate industry. He is interviewed here by Desiree Scales of Bella Web Design, a prolific blogger and successful business woman. Her blog/podcast, […]