"Michael Choate and his staff are very responsive to our business needs. His innovative and timely tax planning ideas have been especially helpful in minimizing our taxes. I strongly recommend him."
Estate Taxes
Tax Services
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Roth IRA
6. Determine eligibility for $5,000 IRA for you and your spouse and add $1000 more if you are over 50 years old. Also consider ROTH IRA if joint income less than $179,000. Consider converting taxable IRA to tax free Roth IRA.
Real Estate Taxes
There are also additional taxes coming for this group in the Obama care health plan. Not to mention payroll taxes, state and local income taxes, real estate taxes, business property taxes and occupational license taxes. Enough with the tax increases! This is a bad idea on so many levels its unreal!
Tax Deductions
The IRS said the optional standard rate for business use of a car is 51.0 cents a mile for for January thru June 2011. This rate is used to figure tax deductions for business travel as an alternative to deducting your actual costs. The rate increased to 55.0 cents per business mile from July thru December 2011.
Income Tax
A: If individual tax meeting: Bring a copy of your prior year tax return and current year information (W-2, 1099, a list of deductions). We will make a list of additional items needed after the first meeting. See the Income Tax Organizer under Tax Tips.
Capital Gains Taxes
3. Investors also review your investment asset allocation mix - capital gains tax after May 5, 2003 is 15%. Dividends are also taxed at 15%. This is expected to increase in 2013. Lock in stock portfolio tax losses. Sell now and buy back similar stocks or mutual funds.
Sell stock market investments to lock in tax losses. Buy back different stocks / mutual funds or wait 30 days to buy back same investments. Consult your Investment Advisor.
As a valued client, you will receive timely and quality accounting services at an affordable cost. Since 1987, our practice has focused primarily on small/medium-sized businesses, professionals, entrepreneurs and a diverse group of success-oriented people.
We believe it is going to happen very soon and you can be ready. The backlash against big government has already started in Massachusetts, Virginia and New Jersey. Watch the next election in November. With proper financial planning and strategies, you and your business can be in position to adjust to the current suppressed economic environment and be prepared to enjoy the coming revitalization of the free enterprise engine of America. We’ve seen it happen before and we’re confident it will happen again. Contact
Retirement Planning
Whether you need help with basic accounting, income taxes, debt financing, business sales and acquisitions, or investment and retirement planning, our friendly, professional team is ready for action.
Annuities
7. Investors consider variable annuities to grow "tax deferred." Increased returns and increased safety may be achieved. It is time to get a second opinion!