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Taxing News

Just a quick heads-up about your taxes.    The Insurance Mom wants you to act like a grown-up (even if you don’t feel like one!) and be a responsible money manager. 1.  If you are self-employed and paying quarterly estimated taxes, your 2009 4th quarter taxes are due 1/15/10. 2.  1099s must be issued no later… Continue reading Taxing News

Your Money in 2010

Did you catch Kathy Kristoff’s great article in the LA Times on 1/3/10?  She suggests 10 great ideas about how you can be smart about your money in 2010.    Read the whole article here.    I particularly like items #4, #5 and #6.  Great easy-to-do ideas for cleaning up your finances in the New Year!    … Continue reading Your Money in 2010

Money Matters! HSAs are your friends!

If you have health insurance that allows you to have a Health Savings Account (HSA) here’s a little factoid.   In 2010, the annual tax-deductible contribution has been increased to $3050 for individuals and $6150 for families.   HSAs are great money-management tools. If you don’t have a Health Savings Account watch here for more factoids and… Continue reading Money Matters! HSAs are your friends!

Tax Day is here – A Reminder

If you are a corporation (because you have a smart CPA on your side), your corporate quarterly estimated taxes are due tomorrow, 12/15/09!   You can either deposit your estimated taxes with IRS Form 8109 at your bank, or mail Form 8109 with your check, made payable to “Financial Agent,” to Federal Tax Deposit Processing, PO… Continue reading Tax Day is here – A Reminder