Brian’s Tax Musings

All the Republican presidential candidates are now promoting a flat tax package.  Will this type of plan ever get through Congress?  Here is an article that discusses it a little:http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/10/27/MNBQ1LMMHT.DTLDon’t count on it any time soon I’m afraid.

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Brian’s General Musings

So the White House is going to use the Cloud and Apps to update their networks and streamline operations.  Hopefully it doesn’t go 80% over budget and become out of date when it is up and running.  Here is an article I found about it:http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/10/26/BU901LM2BG.DTLIf you have a similar networking or telephone system project in mind, you should talk to the guy who put in my network and remote system, Garett Chipman of TVG Consulting.  You can call him at 818-579-7370 ext 205 or email him at garett@tvgconsulting.com and talk to him about your dream.  He is the Ibuprofen for you IT headaches!

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Brian’s Tax Musings

Now that November is here, it is time to think about some year end tax saving strategies.  Here is an article with some simple ones that can save you taxes.  Just remember, some or all of the strategies in the article may not work if you are in the Alternative Minimum Tax, so call me at 818-317-6035 or email me at bstonercpa@sbcglobal.net and let’s make sure these ideas are for you.  Here is the article:http://www.smartmoney.com/taxes/income/year-end-tax-planning-strategies-for-individuals/

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