Don’t Miss Out on Tax Credits for Children in College

If you’re a parent, you’ve probably been worrying about how you’re going to pay for college tuition from the date of conception. And you’re not alone—college tuition, even for state schools, has skyrocketed over the last few years. Even if your college-aged child is able to get a job to help with costs, you’ll definitely […]

Get Your Taxes Ready to File Before Your Extension is Due!

If you haven’t filed your taxes yet this year, we seriously hope that you were able to file an extension. Otherwise, you’ll be in big trouble with the Franchise Tax Board (read our previous post about this!) and it’s likely you’ll get hit with penalties and other charges when you do get around to filing. […]

The Franchise Tax Board Increases Levies by 75 Percent

As you know, we at Simons Accountancy keep up with the latest changes and updates to the world of taxation, and this blog post is being posted to keep our clients and readers informed. And this could potentially be very damaging to some California taxpayers. It’s no secret that Sacramento’s lawmakers and politicians have had […]

How Do I Plan For Next Year’s Tax Return?

Can being organized and planning ahead really save you time, money and headaches? Yes, says the IRS, and here’s eight great tips for making next April 15th a lot easier. And these are direct from the IRS themselves! Ignore at your own risk:

How Do I Find the Accountant That’s Right For Me?

Don’t be fooled—April may seem like a long way off, but those sneaky taxes will creep up on you before you know it. Don’t wait until the very last minute to look for a tax preparer—begin looking now.  Where do you start? Here’s a beginner’s guideline on what to look for when on the hunt […]