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Community Events in Appleton this Week

As we celebrate Thanksgiving and the official start to the Christmas Holiday Season, we have listed some upcoming events for the week.  We wish everyone a Very Happy & Safe Thanksgiving! Tuesday, November 26: Appleton Christmas Parade!  The largest nighttime parade in the Midwest with approximately 80,000 people attending!  This year’s theme is “That Holiday […]

Did you know the Tues after Thanksgiving is called “Giving Tuesday”?

Yes, this day is an annual event celebrated the week after Thanksgiving to kick off the season of charitable giving. We are proud to help our Fox Valley Community through donating to the following: Neenah Animal Shelter   – https://www.facebook.com/events/240207573340239/ Unforgettable Underdogs  – https://www.facebook.com/donate/328094054446020/ Saving Paws Animal Rescue – https://www.facebook.com/donate/2130272100567430/10155448896016377/ Yes, the donations you gave on “Giving […]

Community Events in Appleton this week. Enjoy!

As we celebrate Thanksgiving and the official start to the Christmas Holiday Season, we have listed some upcoming events this week. Tuesday: Appleton Christmas Parade! The largest nighttime parade in the Midwest with approximately 80,000 people attending! The Parade will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the corner of State St. and College Ave. It will head […]

Don’t Forget Your RMD’s!

Before all the excitement, chaos, and family drama of the Holiday Season gets underway, be sure to double check your finances and if you are age 70 ½ years-old or more, Congratulations! You’ve hit a big milestone in your life. Although this one, may be unexpected if you didn’t prepare. Either way, the IRS will […]

It’s Here! National Tax Security Awareness Week

Monday’s Tip: Eight Steps to Keep Online Data Safe During the holiday shopping season, shoppers are looking for the perfect gifts. At the same time, criminals are looking for sensitive data. This data includes credit card numbers, financial accounts and Social Security numbers. Cybercriminals can use this information to file a fraudulent tax return. This […]

Community Events in Appleton this week. Enjoy!

As we celebrate Thanksgiving and the official start to the Christmas Holiday Season, we have listed some upcoming events this week. Today: Appleton Christmas Parade! The largest nighttime parade in the Midwest with approximately 80,000 people attending! The Parade will begin at 6:55 p.m. at the corner of State St. and College Ave. It will head […]

EMPLOYERS ~ Federal & WI January 31, 2018 Filing Due Date!

Federal: The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act includes a requirement for employers to file their copies of Forms W-2 and W-3 with the Social Security Administration by Jan. 31, 2018. This deadline also applies to Form 1099-misc which is filed with IRS to report non-employee compensation to independent contractors. Such payments are reported […]

Plan Ahead for 2018 Filing Season to Avoid Refund Delays

The IRS advises taxpayers about steps they can take now to ensure smooth processing of their 2017 tax return and avoid a delay in getting their refund next year.  Additionally, the IRS has a special page on its website with steps to take now for the 2018 tax filing season. Gather Documents: The IRS urges all […]

Proposed Tax Reform of 2017 “Tax Cut & Jobs Act”

President Trump unveiled his party’s tax reform plan last week, “We are giving them a big, beautiful Christmas present in the form of a tremendous tax cut, which will be the biggest cut in the history of our country.” Whether it is the biggest tax cut in history, it is certainly a present for some and […]