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IRS Visiting Those with Outstanding Taxes in Wisconsin

Businesses and individuals with large outstanding taxes may soon be getting a visit from the IRS. The majority of these visits will be to businesses that have fallen behind on remitting payroll taxes to the IRS. Yes, last week the IRS announced, Revenue Officers will be visiting non-compliant businesses in Wisconsin, Texas, and Arkansas. These […]

A Look Into the Deep, Dark Web

As we continue on with the IRS Tax Security Awareness Week, today we are going to provide an overview of what the Dark Web is and how it is being used. The Dark Web is where the majority of personal information is being obtained, purchased, and sold. The internet has three “types” of websites known […]

Tax Security Awareness Week at the IRS – Dec. 3 – 7, 2018

With the holiday shopping season in full swing, the Internal Revenue Service and Security Summit partners warn taxpayers to take extra steps to protect their tax and financial data from identity thieves. The holidays offer cybercriminals a chance to steal financial account information, Social Security numbers, credit card information and other sensitive data to help […]

Tax Bill Becomes Law Today, Last Minute Tax Planning, and RMD’s!

Tax Bill Becomes Law Today! Earlier this morning, the President signed “The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” into law which becomes effective January 1, 2018. This new law makes a plethora of changes to the tax code, some permanent and some that will expire on December 31, 2025. Fortunately, tax returns prepared in early 2018 […]

Interesting Articles & Update on Tax Reform

Following are links to some interesting articles that I thought I would share with you compliments of Kiplinger. 7 Year-End Strategies to Help You Save on Taxes – https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/taxes/T055-S014-7-year-end-strategies-to-help-you-save-on-taxes/index.html?rid=EML-wealth&rmrecid=3144870188 Iconic Estate Flops: What Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and Prince Did Wrong – https://www.kiplinger.com/article/retirement/T021-C032-S014-estate-flops-michael-jackson-prince-whitney-housto.html?rid=EML-wealth&rmrecid=3144870188 Defuse the Tax Bomb That Threatens Retirement – https://www.kiplinger.com/article/taxes/T047-C032-S014-defuse-the-tax-bomb-that-threatens-retirement.html?rid=EML-wealth&rmrecid=3144870188   Update on […]

Pictures with Santa for your 4-legged Family Member!

Is your four-legged family member looking to get their picture taken with Santa? Here are some upcoming Santa visits in our community: Dec. 9 Pet Pictures with Santa ~ Benefits Saving Paws Animal Rescue Location: Petco on E. Calumet Street, Appleton Time: 1pm – 4pm Dec. 10 Santa Paws Location: DePawsitory at 103 E. College […]

Tax Planning with Tax Reform on the Horizon

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has been swiftly progressing through legislature to become law, which will impact all of our tax returns. The proposed effective date of this Act is January 1, 2018. Therefore, 2017 tax laws and preparation should remain much the same for your 2017 tax return. The Tax Cuts and Jobs […]