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New Georgia Law Changes Property Tax Assessment Procedure
Georgia recently passed “The Property Tax Assessment and Appeals Reform Bill” (Senate Bill 346) on June 7, 2010. Highlights include: 1. Every property owner will receive an Annual Notice of Assessment and the right to appeal; 2. Every Notice of Assessment must contain the estimated property tax (in dollars); 3. Appeal period has been extended [...]
Continue reading...Peachtree Hills Avenue Part II
21. July 2010
Our goal is to have our newest listing on Peachtree Hills Avenue up and running live on FMLS and GAMLS (the Atlanta Metro area and Georgia listing services) this Friday. This requires coordination between us, the owner, Anita Beyer (the property stager), and OBEO (the photographer and virtual tour creator). Once the home is staged [...]
Continue reading...Tax Credit Extension News – Courtesy of Craig Bland
15. June 2010
Senate members introduce amendment to extend first-time homebuyer tax credit closing deadline Sens. Harry Reid (D-NV), Johnny Isaakson (R-GA) and Chris Dodd (D-CT) have introduced an amendment to the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 that would extend the deadline for closing home purchases in order to qualify for the first-time homebuyer [...]
Continue reading...Countdown to April 15 – Taxes Due, Many Need Payment Options
13. April 2010
Extension plans, installment agreements, friends and family can help Taxpayers unable to pay their tax bills in this turbulent economy should file returns or extensions by April 15 to avoid costly penalties and interest, H&R Block advises. “The monthly penalty for not filing a tax return is 5 percent, while the penalty for not paying [...]
Continue reading...For April 15 – Don’t Miss These 10 Frequently Overlooked Tax Deductions
8. April 2010
Job expenses, medical expenses among commonly missed tax breaks Frequently overlooked tax deductions cost taxpayers a chance to reduce their taxable income and may result in overpayment to the IRS by hundreds or thousands of dollars. Especially in this rough economy, individuals should be careful not to miss these 10 frequently overlooked tax deductions: 1. [...]
Continue reading...Do You Really Need a Budget?
24. March 2010
It may seem to some that creating a budget is just a tedious financial exercise, but you might be surprised just how valuable a budget can be. Estimating and matching expenses to revenue (real or anticipated) is important because it helps small business owners determine whether they have enough money to fund operations, expand the [...]
Continue reading...H&R Block Offers 24 Hours of Free Tax Advice
23. March 2010
Taxpayers Can Call 1-866-HRBLOCK for Free Tax Advice on March 25 With nearly 300 tax law changes in effect this tax season, it is no surprise that taxpayers have many questions. A recent survey from The Tax Institute at H&R Block revealed that nearly 72 percent of individuals are confused about how these new changes [...]
Continue reading...Tax breaks available for parents helping their parents
22. March 2010
Sandwich generation feeling the squeeze of supporting elderly parents, boomerang kids More than 40 percent of baby boomers who have a living parent are helping with their care.* Whether health or financial problems, or literally “giving back,” millions of adults are assisting their parents with monetary support. Many also are raising children or supporting their [...]
Continue reading...To Small Business Owners: from AcuityCFO
1. March 2010
From time to time we like to share with our clients interesting information relative to our business network, Judi Vitale is with AcuityCFO and we thought this was great information to pass along. Business executives often hear that activities which are not a part of their company’s core competencies should be outsourced. As a CEO or business owner, outsourcing allows you to focus [...]
Continue reading...Greater N. Fulton Chamber of Commerce Business Expo
26. February 2010
You’re invited to attend the North Fulton Business Expo, hosted by the Greater N. Fulton Chamber of Commerce on Friday March 19th between 9:30 am and 5:00 pm at the Alpharetta Marriott, 5750 Windward Pkwy. Over 1,500 attendees, 80 exhibitors, and 20 dynamic speakers. This is and has been a fabulous networking event as well [...]
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27. July 2010
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