Brozewicz & Associates

01/31/2016

Dave Ramsey has a great article on if someone should file married separate. In Texas we are a community property state so the normal benefits of married separate may not be the same for you in Texas. If you have any questions about the benefits of married joint or married separate feel free to give us a call.

https://www.daveramsey.com/blog/should-my-spouse-and-i-file-separately?ectid=20.20.687

Managing your money as separate individuals doesn’t mean you have to file taxes that way.

01/17/2016

Life is always changing, and when you get married your taxes change a lot as well. We can help you navigate the tax changes that impact your return.


http://www.daveramsey.com/blog/married-pay-attention-at-tax-time?ectid=10.20.636

If this is your first tax season as husband and wife, here are four things that will be different this time around.

01/03/2016

Dave Ramsey offers two great pieces of advice;

1. Hire a tax professional to do your taxes. (A tax pro, on average, gets $800+ more in tax savings for a tax payer compared to self prepared returns!)

2. Hire a CPA or EA, as your tax professional! "These folks are experts in tax preparation and tax planning. That means they can help you save on taxes this year and show you how to save money on your taxes in the future. They can also represent you if you’re audited by the IRS."

Commercials for Turbo Tax have hit the TV, they say "you don't have to be a genius to do your taxes." They're right, you don't have the be a genius but you'd better understand how to research the 74,608-page-long federal tax code. A CPA or EA doesn't know all 74,608 pages but we have resources available that tax payers don't, plus CPA's and EA's take 30+ continuing education hours per year

https://www.daveramsey.com/blog/tax-refund-heartache-self-filers

08/19/2015

When the IRS contacts you, the first thing you should do is contact us so we can help you respond to the IRS. The IRS will not simply go away, let us help you respond to IRS inquiries.

02/12/2015

As tax season is in full swing, it's always important to remember to safeguard your personal information. If you use turbo tax software to save money please read this article as it may not be worth the risk.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2015/02/11/fbi-investigates-tax-fraud-reports-as-turbotax-denies-its-a-target/

As tax season rolls on, there are more and more questions about identity theft, data security and tax fraud. As TurboTax seeks to reassure taxpayers that their data is safe, states are sharing information with federal agencies - and now it appears that the FBI is involved.

02/06/2015

Here is more bad news for turbo tax users. Intuit has halted all efiling to states. There is no time table to when they will resume. We can still file all states with no issue. If you need assistance with your returns please give us a call.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2015/02/06/turbotax-temporarily-halts-e-filing-in-all-states-amid-fraud-concerns/

The tax software giant, TurboTax, has temporarily put the brakes on transmitting state tax returns in all states following increased reports of fraudulent activity.

01/29/2015

This is one of the changes that will effect businesses and rentals alike. If you have any questions if this will apply to you. Give us a call and we can go over this form for you.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2015/01/28/form-3115-adds-confusion-cost-but-may-be-required-for-2015/

Got changes? The IRS introduced new rules in 2014 which change the way that many businesses are required to report depreciation, repairs & maintenance and other expenses. Those changes may trigger additional reporting requirements - specifically on a form 3115. Do you need to file? Maybe. Here's…

01/28/2015

We were just published in our local news paper. If your church doesn't provide the proper giving statement you could be at risk for having those tithes disallowed. Give us a call so we can assist you and your church with the proper verbiage.

http://amtrib.com/sections/opinion/tax-tips-richard-brozewicz-cpa.html

The Facts about the Annual Giving StatementIn our small communities that border the Highway 5 corridor we have an abundance of churches. Most churches are aware of the need to provide a “giving...

01/20/2015

Today is the official opening day of tax season. Give us a call at 469-222-1233 to schedule an appointment today.

01/19/2015

Tax time has arrived. With the implementation of the affordable care act (aka obamacare) there are many people who may owe a tax penalty for not having insurance. We can help you figure out if you owe a penalty and there is a list of exemptions that you may qualify for. The exemption process is a time consuming process so do not delay. Give us a call today and we can assist you with your tax needs.
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jan/18/obamacare-penalty-may-come-as-shock-at-tax-time/

Those Americans who didn’t get health insurance last year could be in for a rude awakening when the IRS asks them to fork over their Obamacare penalty — and it could be a lot more than the $95 many of them may be expecting.

01/17/2015

If your w-2 has income from the following states California, Maryland, New York, or Oregon, make sure to hire a tax professional that can actually prepare those returns. Those states require certification and registration in those states. Certified Public Accounts (CPA), Enrolled Agents (EA), and attorneys are exempt. Give us as call and we can assist you with these state returns.