Firm News and Information
IRS Updates
- Haiti Relief Donations Qualify for Tax Relief. Click here to read
- Documentation now required by the IRS. Click here to read.
- Why did 72 million people e-file last year? Learn why here.
News from Our office
- Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended Click here to read
- AZ Tax Tips Click here for more information
- Arizona Military Family Relief Fund Tax Credit Click here for more information
- Firm News. Click here to read
- Alternative Fuel Vehicle List. Click here for more information
- Stimulus Act 2009. Click here for more information
- Take Advantage of Arizona Tax Credits. Click here for more information
- Tax Preparation Fees - 10 Ways to Save Money. Click here to read
- Tax Extenders and Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008. Click here to read
- Source Documents and Information to submit for a 1040 Income Tax Return. Read here
- Looking for the recipes from our cookie exchange? Get them here!
Website links you should know about
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants - http://www.aicpa.org
- Arizona Department of Revenue - http://www.azdor.gov
- Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants - http://www.ascpa.com
- Arizona State Board of Accountancy - http://www.accountancy.state.az.us
- Christian Women's Business Association - http://www.cbwa-az.org
- Internal Revenue Service - http://www.irs.gov
- Maricopa County - http://www.maricopa.gov
- Maricopa County Treasurers office: http://treasurer.maricopa.gov
- National Association of Women Business Owners: http://www.nawbo.org
- Social Security Administration: http://www.ssa.gov
Other Financial Resources
CREDIT SCORE
Know your FICO Score – goal to maintain it at 720 or higher. Three credit bureaus – Equifax, Experian and Transunion. Go to www.annualcreditreport.com to obtain a free credit report for all three credit bureaus on an annual basis.
HOME MORTGAGE ISSUES
Would you like advise to talk with your Lender? Go to www.hud.gov and go to “Guide to Avoiding Foreclosure” or call 1-866-557-2227 to be connected to an NFCC Hud Approved housing counselors to advise you and act as an advocate with your lender for the best resolution for your situation – contact for closest to you or visit their website www.housinghelpnow.org for Homeowner Crisis Resource Center.
Need Debt Restructuring or if you’re facing foreclosure be sure to contact the National Foundation for Credit Counseling. Go to www.nfcc.org or call 800-388-2227 for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) site www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre42.shtm.
Think you’re a victim of foreclosure fraud? Contact the Federal Trade Commission at ftc.gov or call 1-877-FTC-HELP or your state attorney general’s office.
Would you like to know if you are a good candidate for a mortgage modification by calling Hope Now alliance coordinated by the Department of Housing and Urban Development 888-995-HOPE or www.hopenow.com Another source is at the www.hud.gov website and type in “hope for homeowners” in the search box.
For an overview of the Foreclosure Process go to http://www.credit.com/life_stages/overcoming/Understanding-Foreclosure.jsp
CREDIT CARD DEBT
Want to know AZ State Statute of Limitations on Credit Card Debt Collection? Go to http://www.fair-debt-collection.com/SOL-by-State.html#15 to find a list of state statutes.
Know your Rights with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, which provides information on tactics restricted by debt collection agencies at http://www.credit.com/credit_information/credit_law/Understanding-Your-Debt-Collection-Rights.jsp#2.
BANKRUPTCY
Need information on Bankruptcy current law, the pros and cons of filing and the different kinds of bankruptcy go to www.credit.com/slp/chapter8/Bankruptcy.jsp
FDIC INVESTMENTS
Want to double check your bank is FDIC insured? Go to www.myfdicinsurance.gov to verify that you are protected and confirm that every penny is in fact secured.
COLLEGE PLANNING
Need to find quality education for college bound children in your area – go to www.Kiplinger.com and under “Your Money” click on “Best College Values”
INSURANCE
Need information on Unemployment Insurance – go to www.servicelocator.org and click on the “Find Unemployment Insurance Filing Assistance” link on the left side of the page.
Need to find affordable Health Insurance? Go to www.ehealthinsuarance.com the largest online resource for health insurance or to speak with an agent the National Association of Health Underwriters (nahu.org) has an online search tool.
If you need Term Life Insurance you can shop online with www.selectquote.com and www.accuquote.com.
Worried your Insurer will go out of business? Visit the National Organization of Life & Health Insurance Guaranty Association at http://www.nolhga.com/policyholderinfo/main.cfm.
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