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Preparing for Disasters: A Guide for Orange County, California Residents
Though last month was officially National Preparedness Month, it’s sad to think that just about every month these days reminds us about preparing for disasters, from hurricanes on the East Coast to wildfires in the West to tornadoes in the middle.Last year,...
How the Government Shutdown Affects Orange County, California Taxpayers
This week, my staff and I are pausing to celebrate that the chapter has closed on 2022’s filing. It was probably over for you back in April, but my team just wrapped that up for some of our Orange County, California clients who needed to file extensions. Of...
When to Take Social Security: Tips for Orange County, California People Nearing Retirement
This weekend’s events in Israel have been very difficult to take in. Seeing the violence and hearing the stories have been heartbreaking, to say the least. Our thoughts go out to the innocent Israelis and Palestinians suffering through the attacks in Gaza and other...
Ameritax’s Case for Paying Federal Income Tax
Here we are in October. I know what you’re thinking… already?! Yes, already.And with the way time seems to race by in the last few months of the year with Orange County, California holiday celebrations and gift buying and all the other little tasks, you’ll be thinking...
Getting into Giving: A Orange County, California Taxpayers Guide
As I’m finishing off 2022 tax filing for Costa Mesa clients who requested extensions — if you’re in the extension crowd and haven’t talked to me about this yet, schedule something right away — it’s got me thinking about what’s coming. Let’s take a look.1099-K for you...
Combating Tipping Culture’s Impact on Orange County, California Wallets
Let’s start today with a reminder.If you filed for an extension and haven’t yet submitted your 2022 taxes, the deadline for doing so is coming up quickly. Let’s get things settled before October 16:866-282-3127And beyond that, the moratorium on paying student loans is...
1099-K Reporting Requirements: Clearing Up Confusion for Orange County, California Taxpayers
The anniversary of 9/11 always reminds me that our lives can be changed dramatically in the span of a day. We could not have imagined on September 10 that such tragedy would strike or that so many people’s lives would be changed. It’s one of the reasons it’s so...
Orange County, California Car Shopping in 2023
Enjoy your long weekend soaking up the final vestiges of summer? Last minute visits to your Orange County, California pool, outdoor amusements, a little grill-out … maybe buying a new car?Typically Labor Day is one of the biggest car shopping days of the year. As...
What Rising Mortgage Loan Rates Mean for Orange County, California Home Shopping
It’s almost September as I write this. First, I need to remind you that the filing deadline for tax extensions is nearing. October 16th will be here before you know it:866-282-3127 If you’ve comfortably waited around at home thinking you have plenty of time to...
How an Identity Protection Pin Can Save Orange County, California Taxpayers
Here we are, nearing the end of August, looking September and fall in the face. And that calls for a couple tax-related reminders.1. If you’re a teacher... you’re a true Orange County, California hero, which is why I want to make sure you remember that you can claim...
Energy Efficient Home Improvement Kickbacks for Orange County, California Homeowners
I want to start today by sending my thoughts to those suffering and grieving in Maui. You’ve likely heard about the wildfires raging there (the deadliest in more than a hundred years, actually, with search efforts only just beginning). If you’re at all interested in...
Check Payment Alternatives to Consider Now, Orange County, California Friend
Remember when music went digital? No more massive stacks of CDs or worries over scratched discs. You could exchange all of that for your first-generation iPod that fit in your pocket.But if you’re old enough to remember that, you also remember a less-than-legal shared...