The dust is truly beginning to settle around our Northridge, CA tax preparation offices after our very busy TY2011 tax season (ok, maybe that’s just pollen). Regardless, we’re beginning the process of serving you during the “off season”, and evaluating how things went. To that end, I’ve got ONE BIG FAVOR TO ASK: (If you haven’t already done so) Would … Read More
Northridge Accountant Explains How To “Reclaim Control Over Your Taxes – Even Old Returns”
Part of me can’t believe that I’m taking the time to write this post, here, Monday morning the 16th (the day before the filing deadline). But I also know if I don’t do it now, this tax season having been so full … well, I’ll admit that we can anticipate a bit of a break being needed come Wednesday :). … Read More
Northridge Accountant Discusses “Freedom From Taxes”
It’s the final week of tax season, and our office here in Northridge, CA is hopping! Which isn’t to say that I don’t have the time to step away for a moment and write to you, my friend (if you have all your papers in, and are waiting for our completion — fear not! My team is hard at work, … Read More
“Our Clients Are Afflicted With Madness” Says Northridge Accountant
Our clients here in Northridge, CA are afflicted with “March Madness”, along with the rest of the country, it seems. Unfortunately, this little national hoops holiday isn’t one which my Northridge, CA tax preparation staff and I get much chance to participate in. We’re too busy doing your taxes! Yep, this is close to our busiest time of the year, … Read More
Northridge Accountant: “I’m A Myth-Buster”
"If you love life, don’t waste time, for time is what life is made up of." – Bruce Lee Scattershooting around the tax world while simultaneously preparing for a sure-to-be-busier tax season (thanks for all the recent referrals — keep ’em coming!) AND navigating the perils of another holiday season … well, it means one busy Enzo! Seriously, we’re getting … Read More
Northridge Accountant On: “How To Handle All These End-Of-Year Giving Requests”
"The only way to get positive feelings about yourself is to take positive actions. Man does not live as he thinks, he thinks as he lives." – Vaughan Quinn The other day, I received probably the 20th "Consider including _____ in your holiday giving plans" request of the season. I’m not tired of it (in fact, I welcome it), but … Read More
“Make These Moves This Month” Northridge Accountant Advises
"The way we communicate with others and with ourselves ultimately determines the quality of our lives." -Anthony Robbins Hey, maybe my readers of last week’s Black Friday tips REALLY took it to heart! Apparently, sales from that day were up a whopping 16% from last year, which, as I write this on Monday morning, is driving the stock markets up, … Read More
Questions Which Might Affect Your 2011 Tax Bill
“If you treat an individual as if he were what he ought to be and could be, he will become what he ought to be and could be.” -Goethe I have a few questions for you, which won’t take very long to answer, but can help US help you keep your taxes down, even for this year. Just email the … Read More
Northridge Accountant Asks: “I’m Not Lying–Are You?”
“Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go.” – William Feather Now that “extension season” has all been about wrapped up, we’re able to breathe a little easier around here at Team Paredes. And one of the things we’ll be focusing on, next, is how to maximize YOUR tax savings for 2011. We’re … Read More
Northridge Accountant Defines: “Common Sense Identity Protection”
"Being the richest man in the cemetery doesn’t matter to me … Going to bed at night saying we’ve done something wonderful … that’s what matters to me." – Steve Jobs (1955-2011) Enough has been written, by now, of Steve Jobs, that my two cents seems a bit stale. But I would like to say this: Steve Jobs made the … Read More