Monthly Archives: January 2014

Filing Status: Married Filing Jointly and Surviving Spouse

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Lisa W. Hull

The amount of income tax you owe is partially dependent upon which filing status you qualify for.  Of all the filing statuses, married filing jointly is the most taxpayer friendly status.  The marginal tax rates are lower and the standard … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Lisa W. Hull

I joined Weight Watchers on May 4, 2013, exactly 8 months ago.  I weigh in every Friday, most of the time I’ve lost some weight, sometimes I’ve gained.  Yesterday’s weigh in was phenomenal, lost 2.2 pounds, total weight loss 50.8 … Continue reading →

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Average Tax Return Preparation Fees

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Lisa W. Hull

The National Society of Accountants released survey data regarding the average fees charged by tax professionals for tax return preparation services in 2013.  The fees vary by geographic region, the type of tax return prepared, and the condition of the … Continue reading →

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