Judith E. Meyer, CPA

04/16/2015

Our clients come to us to avoid problems with the IRS, so none of you have to worry about this kind of trouble. There are some notorious tax-dodgers out there, though, whose stories are outrageous!

Forbes' picks for 10 most infamous U.S. tax cheats are a diverse lot, ranging from Chicago mob boss Al Capone, who made his mark with violence and vice in the 1920s, to Ty Warner, who became a billionaire hawking Beanie Babies in the 1990s. There’s “Queen of Mean” Leona Helmsley, who (according to a former maid’s testimony) boasted that “only the little people pay taxes,’’ and self-styled “Queen of IRS Tax Fraud’’ Rashia Wilson, who filed for millions in phony refunds using stolen IDs, then boasted on Facebook that “if you think that indicting me will be easy, it won’t. I promise you. I won’t do no time.” Status update: last month, a Federal judge re-sentenced Wilson to 21 years in the Federal pen.

04/15/2015

Tax Day 2015 is here. We have arrived! We are wrapping up all the details today and looking forward to some much needed rest before jumping into extensions again.

But we wanted to make sure you knew that Tax Day freebies and deals are here too! Share any local deals you know of in the comments! :)

Tax Day is here. Nobody likes writing a big check to Uncle Sam but there is some good news: Tax Day also means free stuff, promotions, deals and more...

04/15/2015

A Heartfelt Thank You To Our Fort Collins Tax Preparation Clients

We're committed to continue our education to save you on your bottom line, and to serve you and your family in ways well beyond simple tax preparation.

04/14/2015

We're counting down the hours over here and working hard on your behalf! [Now accepting coffee, sweets, snacks, Tylenol, shoulder rubs, prayers and happy thoughts...Ha! ;)]

04/13/2015

TWO days left until April 15th, folks!

If you owe taxes but can’t pay in full by Wednesday, you should still file on time and pay as much as you can. The IRS offers installment agreements to help you pay it out, and filing on time will minimize penalties and interest charges. We can help you with this!

04/10/2015

We all need a good laugh (especially our office at this time of year!) so give us a shout-out in the comments if you agree with this one and will be avoiding jail this year... ;)

"We'll try to cooperate fully with the IRS, because, as citizens, we feel a strong patriotic duty not to go to jail." - Dave Barry

04/10/2015

Meyer's Tax Extension Cheat Sheet

April 15 is the filing deadline for a federal tax return. If you're wondering about filing a tax extension, allow me to share with you what it's REALLY about.

04/09/2015

Next Wednesday (April 15th) is the last day to make a contribution to your traditional or Roth IRA, Health Savings Account, SEP-IRA or solo 401(k) for 2014. Here are some tips to help you make the most of your IRA savings.

You are throwing money away if you don't take full advantage of IRAs. Here are some ways to get the most out of this powerful retirement planning tool.

04/08/2015

In ONE WEEK, all personal tax returns are due, along with extension request forms, 1st quarter 2015 estimated tax payments, and partnership, estate or trust returns. You'll know if these deadlines apply to you, so contact us if you need last-minute help.

04/07/2015

Here's what you need to know about extensions: An extension provides an extra six months to file your return, though payment of your tax due (if any) still has to be paid by April 15th. If you will not be ready to file by the 15th, let us know and we will help you take care of the details.

04/06/2015

According to a recent study, a large portion of baby boomers may be leaping into entrepreneurship in the coming years instead of retirement. Surprisingly, boomers (ages 50-68) are twice as likely to start a new business next year than millennials (ages 15-35). We're curious: is this you or someone you know?

Many of the individuals born 1946 to 1964 are gearing up to launch a business of their own.

04/03/2015

Boy, it's sure busy around here right now! Thankful for the busyness, though -- that means business is good! :) Happy Friday everyone! We'll be working this weekend as we near the tax deadline, but we hope you all have a great one!