Tag Archives: 2011 tax return

Missed October 15 Tax Deadline

Did you miss the October 15, 2012 tax deadline for filing your 2011 income tax return? If so, don’t panic, things happen and the world will continue going round. However don’t procrastinate if you missed the filing deadline as it … Continue reading

Tax Return Filing Deadline October 15, 2012

With only a few days to go to the income tax return filing deadline make sure you contact your tax preparer as soon as possible. The filing deadline for extended 2011 income tax returns, forms 1040, 1040A and 1040EZ is … Continue reading

2011 Income Tax Return – What’s New

So the 2011 tax year filing season has started. As you are getting the information and documents together to prepare your individual income tax return we will have a look at some of the tax changes for this year’s tax … Continue reading

Year End Tax Planning Part 2 – Deductions

In the first part of this article we discussed tax planning for income. In this second part we consider some tax planning ideas for deductions. Bear in mind that most of these planning ideas require you to spend some money … Continue reading

Reporting Arizona Use Tax

Update January 4, 2013 – Starting with the 2012 Arizona income tax return the Arizona use tax no longer needs to be reported on the tax return. For more details read our January 2013 article. However, the use tax still … Continue reading

Year End Tax Planning Part 1 – Income

It is that time of year again to do some year end tax planning. I know, you are all starting to yawn. However, bear in mind that looking at your tax position after the year end when you prepare your … Continue reading

Small Business Saturday Contest – 2 Days Left

Win Coupons Worth Up To $100 Small Business Saturday is on Saturday November 26, 2011. It is a day dedicated to small businesses that are the back bone of our economy. There are only 2 days left to enter our … Continue reading

Small Business Saturday Contest – 3 Days Left

Win Coupons Worth Up To $100 Small Business Saturday is on Saturday November 26, 2011. It is a day dedicated to small businesses that are the back bone of our economy. There are only 3 days left to enter our … Continue reading

Small Business Saturday Contest – 9 Days Left

Win Coupons Worth Up To $100 Small Business Saturday is on Saturday November 26, 2011. It is a day dedicated to small businesses that are the back bone of our economy. There are only 9 days left to enter our … Continue reading

Reporting of Employer Provided Healthcare on Form W-2 – Code DD

Starting with the 2011 W-2 you will be receiving/issuing in January 2012 you may see in Box 12 a new code DD. This is to report to the employee the cost of employer provided healthcare. This reporting requirement was introduced … Continue reading