CPA Client Bulletin articles from September 2002

CPA Client Bulletin archives from September 2002

Tax planning is a year-round activity.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... There's always a familiar flurry of activity in December--getting in those last-minute charitable deductions, deciding whether to make that year-end property tax payment, asking your broker whether to lock in a capital gain or loss. But some of...

Should you refinance your home mortgage?(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... The bad news: interest rates are down. The good news: interest rates are down! Mortgage rates are the lowest they've been in 30 years, with 30-year fixed rates at 6.5% or even lower, with no points. Should you refinance? The decision comes down...

Selling on the Internet: prompt delivery rules.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Are you a merchant who sells goods or services via the Internet? If so, you should be aware of the Federal Trade Commission's Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule, which also applies to orders by computer. The rule spells out the ground...

Are your 401(k) contributions in good hands?(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... An anti-fraud campaign by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) uncovered a small fraction of employers who abused employee pension contributions by either using the money for corporate purposes or holding onto the money too long. The DOL has...

IRS offers faster resolution of tax disputes.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Now, small business and self-employed taxpayers can resolve tax disputes through fast-track mediation offered by the IRS. Disputes will be resolved through the new expedited process within 40 days, compared to several months through the regular...

Tax calendar.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... SEPTEMBER September 10 Employees who work for tips. If you received $20 or more in tips during August, report them to your employer. You can use Form 4070. September 16 Individuals. Make a payment of your 2002 estimated tax if...