Save Time on Your Taxes

If you’re like most people, then you probably think of taxes as a “once a year” thing. In truth, however, tax time is really something you should be preparing for all year. If you’re filing on your own, you should be

spending time keeping tax documents organized, keeping tax software updated, filing receipts, and more. And then, of course, there’s the time you’ll need to devote to filling out forms and actually, literally filing your taxes.

If you don’t have that kind of time to devote to your taxes or would prefer to do something else with that time, why not get some tax help in your area? A professional accountant can take the documents and data you provide and then handle everything else for you, giving you more time to spend doing…well…whatever you want! For tax help in Naperville and the surrounding areas, contact Susan S. Lewis, Ltd.

Same Sex Couples and Taxation

Recent changes in tax law are affecting all kinds of people from all walks of life. Surprisingly, one group of people that they are affecting is same-sex couples. While same-sex couples may not be able to get married in every state in the United States just yet, married same-sex couples are now allowed to file their income taxes jointly or as “married filing separately,” even if they live somewhere where the marriage is not recognized by the state. 

While many people regard this recent change as a step in the right direction for homosexual couples, the new law could potentially result in increased taxes for same-sex couples. Couples who will likely face the highest increase in taxes are couples in which both spouses are employed.

Whether you are affected by this new tax law or any other, you should know that there is available tax help in Naperville. You can get the tax help you need, regardless of your situation, by contacting Susan S. Lewis, Ltd. of Naperville.

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Tucson Hospitals Are Left High and Dry

Recently, hospitals that were seeking government tax help in Tucson, Arizona got some bad news. The hospitals, which had requested help dealing with and hopefully being off the hook for millions of dollars in costs accumulated by patients who were unable to pay for their care, were denied help or bail-outs from the government.

This decision was a real letdown for the hospitals who were seeking tax help in Tucson. Most of the hospitals thought that getting help would be a “given,” and reportedly, the hospitals were banking on receiving around $70 million total. Things were looking good for the hospitals since the city council had voted in favor of the tax assistance, but ultimately and unfortunately, the tax help just didn’t come.

Hopefully, you will never find yourself or your organization in this kind of tax trouble. But, if you do or if you just need some assistance sorting out your taxes and other financial matters, you can always find people to help in Naperville; all you have to do is contact Susan S. Lewis Ltd.

Don’t Forget to Pay Your Taxes!

Not paying your taxes could land you in big trouble, as the Alle-Kiski Valley School District recently found out. The school, it was discovered, owed a whopping $32 million in back property taxes, and amazingly, this isn’t the first time the school district has been found to be in tax debt. In fact, tax debt is relatively common among school districts in the United States. The reason is that school districts don’t often sit down to plan their budgets for the coming year and most don’t have the funding they need to pay taxes and to give students everything they need to succeed.

While the federal government is often relatively forgiving toward school districts that are late on their taxes or that don’t pay their taxes in full, the same can’t be said for the average taxpayer. As such, if you are behind on your taxes, you could find yourself in legal and financial trouble. Fortunately, there is a place you can turn for tax help in your area! Those needing tax help in Naperville are strongly encouraged to seek assistance from Susan S. Lewis, Ltd.

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No Taxes on Internet Sales in Illinois

Many people are confused about their taxes and regularly seek out tax help in their areas. Of course, it doesn’t help that tax laws are regularly changing, or at least attempting to change, as is the case with a proposed Illinois state law that was recently brought before the Illinois Supreme Court. The law made it so that some internet sales were taxed, and those bringing the law before the court argued that the “Amazon tax” affixed to purchases from the online retail giant, violated discriminatory tax regulations.

The Supreme Court threw out the law based on a 6 to 1 ruling, marking the first time in history that a court has made null an internet sales tax law. While some are happy about the recent decision, small retailers in the state are not. They are asking Congress to regulate taxes on web sales in an effort to help save their businesses.

With so many tax changes and questions up in the air, don’t get confused! You can seek expert tax help in Naperville by going to Susan S. Lewis, Ltd.

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