Laurie's Bookkeeping & Tax Service

(on widefield blvd)
Accountants & Bookkeeping in Colorado Springs, CO
Accountants & Bookkeeping
Business Consulting and Services
Financial Services

Hours

Monday
8:00AM - 6:00PM
Tuesday
8:00AM - 8:00PM
Wednesday
8:00AM - 8:00PM
Thursday
8:00AM - 8:00PM
Friday
8:00AM - 8:00PM
Saturday
8:00AM - 7:00PM
Sunday
9:00AM - 5:00PM

Location

76 Widefield Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO
80911

About

Clients become family and friends even if it is for just a short period each year.. I have some clients for almost 30 years, other for 20, and ready to take on more. 20% off all Military, Police, Fire, EMS and Seniors.. You are Hero's and deserve a discount.. I am here for all your needs.. Stop in, Call, Email or I can come to you..

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For legal and tax purposes, you can structure your business in different ways. Choosing the right one can impact how you file and how much you owe at tax time. Here’s a quick summary of the most popular business-structure options. https://www.creditkarma.com/tax/i/tax-tips-new-business-owners#pick-the-business-entity-thats-right-for-you CREDITKARMA.COM 5 Essential Tax Tips for New Business Owners | Credit Karma Tax®
FYI CONTENT.GOVDELIVERY.COM Tax Tip 2021-06: What taxpayers need to know to claim the earned income tax credit
5 essential tax tips for new business owners https://www.creditkarma.com/tax/i/tax-tips-new-business-owners CREDITKARMA.COM 5 Essential Tax Tips for New Business Owners | Credit Karma Tax®
Social Security can be taxed... IRS.GOV Don’t forget, Social Security benefits may be taxable | Internal Revenue Service
KRGV.COM IRS reminds tax payers of a few changes on the 1040 form
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Retirement Plans for Small Entities and Self-Employed https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/retirement-plans-for-small-entities-and-self-employed IRS.GOV Retirement Plans for Small Entities and Self-Employed | Internal Revenue Service
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Tax Filing: Should You Itemize Deductions This Year? https://financialhotspot.com/2020/09/18/tax-filing-should-you-itemize-deductions-this-year/ FINANCIALHOTSPOT.COM Tax Filing: Should You Itemize Deductions This Year? | www.financialhotspot.com
FYI CONTENT.GOVDELIVERY.COM COVID Tax Tip 2020-09: 2021 tax filing season set to begin February 12
10 Ways For Entrepreneurs To Power Through Tough Times https://www.forbes.com/sites/allbusiness/2021/01/23/10-ways-for-entrepreneurs-to-power-through-tough-times/?ss=small-business-strategy FORBES.COM 10 Ways For Entrepreneurs To Power Through Tough Times
What is Asynchronous Communication? How can it help your business? https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurelfarrer/2020/12/10/the-art-of-asynchronous-optimizing-efficiency-in-remote-teams/ FORBES.COM The Art Of Asynchronous: Optimizing Efficiency In Remote Teams
7 Places to Find Money to Pay Down Your Credit Card Debt https://financialhotspot.com/2020/09/25/7-places-to-find-money-to-pay-down-your-credit-card-debt/ FINANCIALHOTSPOT.COM 7 Places to Find Money to Pay Down Your Credit Card Debt | www.financialhotspot.com
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FYI CONTENT.GOVDELIVERY.COM COVID Tax Tip 2021-13: Here are reasons taxpayers should file a 2020 federal tax return – and why e-file is best
Still waiting for your stimulus check (a.k.a. economic impact payment(s))? Owe taxes? https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleaebeling/2021/01/29/irs-should-deliver-full-stimulus-payments-to-those-who-owe-back-taxes-urges-taxpayer-advocate/?ss=personalfinance&sh=5a89277f2c7f FORBES.COM IRS Should Deliver Full Stimulus Payments To Those Who Owe Back Taxes, Urges Taxpayer Advocate
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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/stimulus-check-bill-income-poorest-americans/ CBSNEWS.COM Stimulus bill would boost incomes of poorest Americans by nearly $4,000
Where YOU Matter Laurie's Bookkeeping & Tax Service February 11 at 7:10 AM · Credit card debt is the number one obstacle to getting ahead financially. Those little pieces of plastic are so convenient to use, and it's so easy to forget that it's real money we're dealing with when we whip them out to pay for a purchase, large or small.
7 Tips For Living Primarily on Social Security During Retirement https://financialhotspot.com/2020/10/02/7-tips-for-living-primarily-on-social-security-during-retirement/ FINANCIALHOTSPOT.COM 7 Tips For Living Primarily on Social Security During Retirement | www.financialhotspot.com
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FYI CONTENT.GOVDELIVERY.COM Tax Tip 2021-18: What taxpayers need to know about claiming the credit for other dependents
Credit card debt is the number one obstacle to getting ahead financially. Those little pieces of plastic are so convenient to use, and it's so easy to forget that it's real money we're dealing with when we whip them out to pay for a purchase, large or small.
What is a W-9 and Who Needs One? https://financialhotspot.com/2020/10/08/what-is-a-w-9-and-who-needs-one/ FINANCIALHOTSPOT.COM What is a W-9, and Who Needs One? | www.financialhotspot.com
It may sound simple, but many people struggle with this first rule. Make sure you know what your job is worth in the marketplace, by conducting an evaluation of your skills, productivity, job tasks, contribution to the company, and the going rate, both inside and outside the company, for what you do. Being underpaid even a $1,000 a year can have a significant cumulative effect over the course of your working life.
IRS offers option when PPP loan forgiveness is denied. https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/irs-offers-option-when-ppp-loan-forgiveness-is-denied?utm_campaign=accountingtoday-tw&utm_medium=social&utm_content=socialflow&utm_source=twitter ACCOUNTINGTODAY.COM IRS offers option when PPP loan forgiveness is denied
Identity theft a risk to consumers as online purchases increase https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/news/2021/jan/identity-theft-attempts.html#.YBLDJR0dJ6c.twitter JOURNALOFACCOUNTANCY.COM Identity theft a risk to consumers as online purchases increase
Fyi FOX29.COM 2021 tax filing season fast facts
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An important step to consider when trying to get ahead financially is budgeting. After all, how can you know where your money is going if you don't budget? How can you set spending and saving goals if you don't know where your money is going? You need to set up a budget whether you make thousands or hundreds of thousands of dollars a year.
IRS Announces Filing Season Open Date (It’s Later Than Expected) https://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2021/01/15/irs-announces-filing-season-open-date-its-later-than-you-expected/?sh=71b0b3c27bee FORBES.COM IRS Announces Filing Season Open Date (It’s Later Than Expected)
Treasury Signals Intention To Make Cryptocurrency Like Bitcoin Reportable On FBAR https://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2021/01/07/treasury-signals-intention-to-make-cryptocurrency-like-bitcoin-reportable-on-fbar/?sh=2161a0c31d49 FORBES.COM Treasury Signals Intention To Make Cryptocurrency Like Bitcoin Reportable On FBAR
New $300 Weekly Unemployment Benefit: When You Get It Depends On Where You Live https://www.forbes.com/sites/jenniferbarrett/2021/01/17/new-300-weekly-unemployment-benefit-when-you-get-it-depends-on-where-you-live/?sh=730fecde458e FORBES.COM New $300 Weekly Unemployment Benefit: When You Get It Depends On Where You Live
What is a W-9 and Who Needs One? https://financialhotspot.com/2020/10/08/what-is-a-w-9-and-who-needs-one/ FINANCIALHOTSPOT.COM What is a W-9, and Who Needs One? | www.financialhotspot.com
It may sound simple, but many people struggle with this first rule. Make sure you know what your job is worth in the marketplace, by conducting an evaluation of your skills, productivity, job tasks, contribution to the company, and the going rate, both inside and outside the company, for what you do. Being underpaid even a $1,000 a year can have a significant cumulative effect over the course of your working life.
Learning the basics of taxes is necessary for freelancers. Some of the things to consider are: What forms would you need? When are the deadlines? What documents should you keep?
Spread the word! #IRS tips to tell employees about the #EITC: • Place flyers in break rooms: https://go.usa.gov/xAFZ9 • Add a link on your internal site: http://irs.gov/eitc • Include stuffers with your mailings: https://go.usa.gov/xAFZQ
The Covid Bankruptcies: Guitar Center to Youfit https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2020-us-bankruptcies-coronavirus/ BLOOMBERG.COM Bankrupt Companies 2020: Businesses That Went Bust Because of Covid
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5 Areas You Might be Wasting Money Each Month https://financialhotspot.com/2020/10/16/5-areas-you-might-be-wasting-money-each-month/ FINANCIALHOTSPOT.COM 5 Areas You Might be Wasting Money Each Month | www.financialhotspot.com
An important step to consider when trying to get ahead financially is budgeting. After all, how can you know where your money is going if you don't budget? How can you set spending and saving goals if you don't know where your money is going? You need to set up a budget whether you make thousands or hundreds of thousands of dollars a year.
Wait a couple weeks to file your taxes if you receive unemployment or if this goes through Amend. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/05/unemployment-benefits-deal-to-waive-taxes-on-first-10200-dollars-of-ui.html CNBC.COM Latest Democrat deal would give Americans a tax waiver on the first $10,200 of their 2020 unemployment benefits
Property taxes may vary across the country. Get an overview of how they work: https://www.taxpolicycenter.org/briefing-book/how-do-state-and-local-property-taxes-work TAXPOLICYCENTER.ORG How do state and local property taxes work?
10 Business Tax Savings Strategies You Can Use Before the Year Ends https://financialhotspot.com/2020/10/23/10-business-tax-savings-strategies-you-can-use-before-the-year-ends/ FINANCIALHOTSPOT.COM 10 Business Tax Saving Strategies You Can Use Before the Year Ends | www.financialhotspot.com
If your employer offers a 401(k) plan (or another type of employer-sponsored retirement savings program), you should consider contributing to it if you can afford to. Often, with 401(k) plans, your employer will contribute the same amount that you put toward your account up to a certain percent. This is often referred to as an "employer match." If your employer doesn't offer a retirement plan, consider an IRA.
Learning the basics of taxes is necessary for freelancers. Some of the things to consider are: What forms would you need? When are the deadlines? What documents should you keep?
Spread the word! #IRS tips to tell employees about the #EITC: • Place flyers in break rooms: https://go.usa.gov/xAFZ9 • Add a link on your internal site: http://irs.gov/eitc • Include stuffers with your mailings: https://go.usa.gov/xAFZQ
FYI USATODAY.COM COVID-19 stimulus package: Jobless Americans get a tax waiver of up to $10,200 on unemployment benefits
What to Consider When Choosing a Financial Advisor https://financialhotspot.com/2020/10/30/what-to-consider-when-choosing-a-financial-advisor/ FINANCIALHOTSPOT.COM What to Consider When Choosing a Financial Advisor | www.financialhotspot.com
Is your family running a business? Learn these tips to point your family business in the right direction https://www.privatebank.bankofamerica.com/financial-empowerment/family-business.html PRIVATEBANK.BANKOFAMERICA.COM Understanding Your Role In Running A Family Business
FYI- Very Important read CNBC.COM Next Covid bill would provide a tax waiver on up to $10,200 of unemployment insurance benefits. Here's what you need to know
Find out what qualifies as a tax-deductible from your refinancing expenses https://www.rocketmortgage.com/learn/refinance-tax-deductions ROCKETMORTGAGE.COM How To Claim Refinance Tax Deductions | Rocket Mortgage
If you’ve recently earned dividends you may need to pay taxes. Learn more about it here: https://smartasset.com/taxes/dividend-tax-rate#q=dividends SMARTASSET.COM The Dividend Tax Rate for 2019-2020 - SmartAsset
13 Reasons the IRS May Audit You https://financialhotspot.com/2020/11/06/13-reasons-the-irs-may-audit-you/ FINANCIALHOTSPOT.COM 13 Reasons the IRS May Audit You | www.financialhotspot.com
Charitable giving can help people in more ways than one, especially with your estate, tax, and financial plan. Find out what charitable giving plan works for you https://www.forbes.com/sites/halseyschreier/2021/02/12/personal-finance-for-young-adults-charitable-planning/?sh=3d0c25e6d976 FORBES.COM Personal Finance For Young Adults: Charitable Planning
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-day-for-individuals-extended-to-may-17-treasury-irs-extend-filing-and-payment-deadline IRS.GOV Tax Day for individuals extended to May 17: Treasury, IRS extend filing and payment deadline | Internal Revenue Service
Finding the right tax professional can be confusing at first. Read further for tips and advice on how to find the right tax professional for you. https://www.forbes.com/sites/ambergray-fenner/2021/02/16/how-to-choose-a-tax-professional/?ss=taxes&sh=7032c7d51df5 FORBES.COM How To Choose A Tax Professional
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What does retirement look like? Have you started planning? https://www.navyfederal.org/makingcents/knowledge-center/retirement-savings/thinking-about-retirement/envisioning-your-retirement-goals.html NAVYFEDERAL.ORG Envisioning & Setting Retirement Goals
Are you planning to buy a new car? Add an electric or hybrid vehicle to your options. Some states in the United States offer an incentive in a form of a tax rebate. https://www.tesla.com/support/incentives TESLA.COM Electric Vehicle & Solar Incentives
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/personalfinance/some-social-security-recipients-desperate-for-latest-stimulus-checks/ar-BB1eULRa?ocid=uxbndlbing MSN.COM Some Social Security recipients desperate for latest stimulus checks
Aside from conserving energy, your taxes can also benefit from going solar. Homeowners who recently purchase the system can earn a solar investment tax credit. https://www.energysage.com/solar/cost-benefit/solar-investment-tax-credit/ ENERGYSAGE.COM The Solar Tax Credit Explained | EnergySage
2021 IRS Tax Deadline Extended to May 17 Last updated: March 20, 2021 G.E. Miller No Comments Despite numerous unheeded calls for the IRS to extend the 2021 tax deadline (for 2020 tax returns), as a COVID relief measure, the IRS has confirmed that they will finally delay the deadline. The new delayed tax deadline for 2021 will be May 17, 2021, instead of the original standard April 15 deadline. The IRS had previously announced relief for victims of the winter storms in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana by extending the tax deadline to June 15, 2021 for the residents of those states. SEARCH.GOOGLE.COM Laurie's Bookkeeping & Tax Service on Google
Are you mailing your tax returns? Here are some tips from the USPS. https://www.usps.com/taxes/ USPS.COM Mail Your Tax Return with USPS
Thinking of Medicare enrollment? Avoid these 3 mistakes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/dianeomdahl/2021/02/16/dont-make-these-3-mistakes-that-can-mess-up-your-medicare-enrollment/?sh=2760ab331eea FORBES.COM Don’t Make These 3 Mistakes That Can Mess Up Your Medicare Enrollment

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