Last week, all employers were required to send out W-2's. They should have been postmarked no later than January 31. If you do not receive yours by the end of this week, contact your employer. Some give you the option of downloading them directly from the payroll service company, such as ADP.I want to clear up one major folk tale that crops up every year. April 15 is indeed "tax day" in the United States. However, you are only required to file by then if you owe money. If you're getting a refun

Outstanding article here.....I am gearing up for filing season as we speak. Questions? Ask away......http://www.accountingtoday.com/news/tax-practice/at-the-very-last-minute-76556-1.html?taxpro=1&utm_medium=email&ET=webcpa:e5646202:2850052a:&utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=tax%20pro%20today-dec%202%202015&st=email

When giving a speech, people often wonder what they should talk about. Obviously, if you're already an expert in a certain area, you can promote that. And, quite honestly, everyone is already an expert in one very important thing. No research needed. In fact, you could probably put together a 30-minute keynote address on this topic, and never get tired!What is this magic topic, you ask? YOURSELF.You have a story to tell. Everyone does. You have had successes and failures; and probably many m

Hello again!In a previous article, I discussed the general requirements for qualifying for Social Security Disability. I mentioned the work history factor, as well as the legal definition of disability. I then simplified that definition.Here, I will talk about "exertional" versus "non-exertional" impairments and how they impact whether you can be found disabled or not.Exertional impairments, very simply, are mobility issues. Anything to do with using your limbs qualifies. So, ask yourself: How l

Ever heard that most people would rather die than give a speech? Well, this is the beginning of a series of articles about effective public speaking. If the thought of giving a speech makes your stomach turn upside down, makes your mouth go dry, and your knees to tremble, you're in the right place (or at least reading the right article...). Read on...The major reason people fear public speaking is simple.....stage fright! When you're giving a speech, you're essentially "on stage"....