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Are You A Good Guide, Mentor, And Teacher, To Move Your Business To The Next Level?

Written by Gary Haggart, CPC Monday, 25 February 2013 14:55

Take your business to the next level. In any business, feedback is important. The key is to use critical feedback, on or about your business or employees, as a constructive opportunity. On the occasions when it becomes necessary to provide corrective guidance, become a guide, mentor, and teacher to your employees.

Could You Get a Bigger Refund on a Prior-year Tax Return?

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Written by The Magazine of Santa Clarita Monday, 25 February 2013 14:54

What is better than finding an additional tax refund on a prior year income tax return? How about finding additional money on up to three prior year returns?
Through April, participating H&R Block offices are offering Second Look reviews for free. Anyone who may have used someone other than H&R Block to prepare their taxes can receive a free Second Look review of their 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 income tax returns.

9 Years, 11 Months and 28 Days.... Just to Be Safe

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Written by Denise Placencio Monday, 25 February 2013 14:53

If you have been married and divorced before, you know the significance of the above.

If you have not been married and divorced before, think of these Hollywood celebrities and their divorces:
Amy Poehler, Tom Cruise, and Russell Crowe. Amy, Tom and Russell were extremely successful during their marriages. They all made money, and lots of it. That money is not only community property, but is also income available to pay spousal support. So why 9, 11, 28?

How To Avoid The Biggest Mistake You Can Make When Facing Foreclosure

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Written by Atty. Ray Bulaon Monday, 25 February 2013 14:53

You already know that your home is in foreclosure. You’ve received that dreaded Notice of Default. You know that after 90 days, your home can be scheduled for a Trustee Sale. You don’t have a lot of time left. Your home, with all its memories, hopes and dreams, will be gone. What are you going to do?

Hiring the Right CPA

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Written by Jerald Schneider Monday, 25 February 2013 14:53

The right CPA (Certified Public Accountant) can be very helpful when you file your tax return. Did you know that CPAs are required to continuously update their level of knowledge to maintain their license? Did you know their continuing education requirements include areas other than just income tax?