December 2011 CPA eNewsletter

E-CPA – December 2011

BROUGHT TO YOU BY WARHAFTIG & ASSOCIATES, CPA

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

1. WARHAFTIG & ASSOCIATES, CPA Update

2. Important Dates – Mark Your Calendar

3. 2012 Financial Fitness Calendar Now Available

4. How to Shop Online Safely This Holiday Season

5. Five Questions to Ask Your Favorite Charity

6. Podcast: Avoiding Tax Scams

7. How to Spend Your Money in Retirement

8. Understanding Medicare

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1. WARHAFTIG & ASSOCIATES, CPA UPDATE.

Please remember, if you are in need of any financial and/or tax advice during the course of the year, feel free to call to make an appointment.

Are you prepared for tax season? Not only should your tax accountant prepare for the season, so should you…

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2. IMPORTANT DATES – MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Did you have a “side job” during the course of the year? If so, you might owe taxes come tax season…find out if you need to make an estimated tax payment remember that they are due on January 15th.

Moving from one job to another, do you want to move your 401k but need some advice on how to move it, or even where to move it to, call for a consultation.

Please call if you have any questions or concerns.

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3. 2012 Financial Fitness Calendar Now Available

The New Jersey Society of CPAs is offering its 2012 Financial Fitness Calendar. This FREE calendar is an easy-to-follow resource guide, complete with handy tips and tools for improving your financial health. Request your free copy today!

http://www.moneymattersnj.com/resources/calendar.cfm

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4. How to Shop Online Safely This Holiday Season

The 2011 holiday season is in full swing, and shoppers are making online purchases in record numbers. With credit card numbers flying through cyberspace, follow these tips to protect your security and prevent an online Grinch from ruining your holidays.

http://www.moneymattersnj.com/story.cfm?sid=15535

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5. Five Questions to Ask Your Favorite Charity

It’s very gratifying to make donations to a worthy charity and know you’re making a difference. But whenever you make a gift, you also want to be sure that your money will be used wisely. Here are some questions to ask before you give.

http://www.moneymattersnj.com/story.cfm?sid=15537

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6. Podcast: Avoiding Tax Scams

As we approach another income tax filing season, taxpayers are cautioned to watch out for any fraudulent activity that could result in identity theft. Here are some tips on protecting your personal information, avoiding the most common types of tax scams and taking the appropriate steps if you think you’ve fallen victim to any kind of tax fraud.

http://www.moneymattersnj.com/story.cfm?sid=15533

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7. How to Spend Your Money in Retirement

The good news: We’re living longer. The bad news: We’ll need a way to pay our living expenses for our longer lives. How do you make sure your retirement income lasts as long as you do?

http://www.moneymattersnj.com/story.cfm?SID=15534

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8. Understanding Medicare

There have been some important changes in laws affecting Medicare during the past year, but some other aspects of the program remain the same. With a new wave of Baby Boomers reaching age 65 each year, here is some information to ensure your coverage and minimize potential added costs.

http://www.moneymattersnj.com/story.cfm?SID=15536

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