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Five Tips on Choosing a Tax Preparer

Written by Liberty Tax Team – Canyon Country Monday, 25 February 2013 14:52

With 9,000 pages, over four million words, and an average of one change per day, the tax code is one complex document to decipher. You want someone who is honest, certified and professional. So, how do you go about finding the right fit for you? Here are a few quick tips to get you started.

McBean Park-and-Ride Ground Breaking

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Written by The Magazine of Santa Clarita Wednesday, 30 January 2013 12:21

The Santa Clarita City Council and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) invited community members to attend a groundbreaking event on January 17 for the new McBean Park-and-Ride Project.

90-Day Divorce

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Written by Denise Placencio Wednesday, 30 January 2013 12:20

You wanted to file for divorce or separation in October, but it was Halloween time for your children.
Then, in November, who could sit at the Thanksgiving table knowing a Petition had been filed or served?
Then came Hanukkah and Christmas and well, you couldn’t file in December.

2013 Retirement Contribution and Other Limitations

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Written by Michael L. Green Wednesday, 30 January 2013 12:19

The IRS has announced cost-of-living adjustments affecting the dollar limitations for retirement plans, deductions, and other items. Several of the limitations are higher for 2013 because the increase in the cost-of-living index met the statutory threshold. However, some limitations remain unchanged from 2012.

The elective deferral (contribution) limit for employees who participate in 401(k), 403(b), most 457 plans, and the federal government’s Thrift Savings Plan increased from $17,000 in 2012 to $17,500 in 2013. The catch-up contribution limit for those age 50 and over remains unchanged at $5,500.

A Few Words About Spinal Cord Injuries

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Written by Mason Rashtian Wednesday, 30 January 2013 12:19

Spinal cord injury is damage to the spinal cord. Such an injury usually occurs because of a sudden and traumatic blow to the spine that fractures or dislocates vertebrae, resulting in displaced bone fragments, disc material, or ligaments that bruise or tear into spinal cord tissue.

Unfortunately, spinal cord injuries can cause full or partial loss of motor control and sensation, leaving the victim paralyzed in the lower extremities (paraplegic) or in all four limbs (quadriplegic).