Receipts Management – More important than you think.
By Michael A. Cook LLC |
Did you know keeping your receipts organized now can save you hundreds at tax time? Michael Cook Tax & Bookkeeping LLC can help you set up a simple system to track your expenses using QuickBooks or easy alternatives that fit your lifestyle. Message us today to schedule your free 15-minute consultation to get your finances…
Read More Finish Your Year Strong
By Michael A. Cook LLC |
With only A Few Days Left In 2023, the best way to finish your year (2023) strong and get a jump start on your taxes is to connect with a Tax Pro. Get some tax planning in. Have your questions answered. Take the necessary steps to make your small business tax-ready. Times are hard. It…
Read More Be Wary of Shady Tax Preparers and Scams!
By Michael A. Cook LLC |
Be careful of shady tax professionals and watch for common warning signs, including charging a fee based on the size of the refund. A major red flag or bad sign is when the tax preparer is unwilling to sign the dotted line. Avoid these “ghost” preparers, who will prepare a tax return but refuse to…
Read More Bookkeeping:
By Michael A. Cook LLC |
Just ask your Tax Pro how much more difficult it is to prepare an S. corporation or Partnership tax return without a tax-ready set of books – that is, from just a list of income and expenses. Tax Pros now need information from the balance sheet, also, to properly prepare the required IRS basics worksheets.…
Read More A Personal Thank You!
By Michael A. Cook LLC |
As I sit in my office this morning, I thought of all the things I’m grateful for… High on the list is my gratitude to you. Yes you, despite all the adversities that today’s world is throwing at us. I sincerely hope that you have a successful year this year and every year thereafter. You…
Read More Better Late Than Never!
By Michael A. Cook LLC |
The IRS deadline to file your 2021 personal tax return which you placed on extension is October 17th! For many of you, unfortunately, even with this additional 6 months extension you still cannot make the deadline. Claiming ‘the dog ate your tax papers’ might not work for the IRS. But let’s forget the dog crap.…
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