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Health Care Reform and You: Understanding the 2014 Provisions [SPONSORED]

Double Down — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 12:00:02 +0000

By Deirdre M. Hartmann, CPA, Nisivoccia LLP

Health care reform, the Accountable Care Act (ACA), which was passed in 2010, was intended to provide more Americans with affordable health care coverage. With many major ACA provisions beginning on January 1, 2014, we’ve partnered with the NJ Society of CPA’s to explain the importance of the impact for individuals and small businesses.

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Tax Refund or Tax Bill – Now What? [SPONSORED]

Double Down — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 13:00:30 +0000

By James Lawrence, CPA, Traphagen Financial Group

There seem to be three types of taxpayers: those who want refunds (refunders), those who don’t want to pay until they need to (procrastinators) and those who are indifferent (apathetics). Although each type may have different personal income tax responsibilities, all must follow Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations in order to avoid penalties and interest. We’ve partnered with the NJ Society of CPA’s to explain the best ways to handle any of the above scenarios.

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Financial Planning Strategies for 2013 and Beyond [SPONSORED]

Double Down — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 05:01:57 +0000

After several years of long-term tax rate uncertainty, we now have tax rate certainty. The portion of the fiscal cliff that loomed over taxpayers as the sun set on the Bush-era tax rates was solved in a last-minute political compromise. We’ve partnered with the New Jersey Society of CPA’s to explain how this will effect you as a resident of New Jersey in the fiscal year 2013.

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Choosing a Tax Advisor [SPONSORED]

Double Down — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:00:35 +0000

Selecting a tax advisor can be an extremely daunting task. There are several questions to ask yourself: What am I looking for, someone to prepare my tax returns or a qualified professional who will provide value as a trusted advisor?

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