Get Your W-2 Online

On February 26, 2010, in Income Tax, by Tony

Tony Ennenga CPA, PLLC payroll client employees may view their 2009 W-2 Wage & Tax Statements securely online. Paper copies are still being sent out as usual. TurboTax Employees can import their W-2 information directly into TurboTax and enjoy the added confidence that their taxes are done right. They’ll also benefit from an exclusive discount [...]

Montana Energy Credit

On February 24, 2010, in Income Tax, Montana Tax Credits, by Tony

The State of Montana has an excellent program in place to recover up to 25% of expenses used to make your home (or other building) more energy efficient. It’s called the Energy Conservation Installation Credit and it’s available by filing Form ENRG-C with your Montana income tax return.

Deducting Business Start-up Costs

On February 19, 2010, in Income Tax, by Tony

Business start-up costs are amounts incurred for: (a) creating an active business and (b) investigating the creation or acquisition of a business. A start-up cost is amortizable if it meets the following tests: The cost was incurred to operate an existing business in the same field as the one you entered into, and The cost [...]

Taxation of Unemployment Benefits

On February 13, 2010, in Income Tax, by Tony

If you received unemployment compensation in 2009, you are entitled to a tax break on a portion of those benefits thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Free Income Tax Filing

On February 11, 2010, in Income Tax, by Tony

As a practicing CPA and a volunteer tax preparer, I am often asked questions and provide consultations that taxpayers consider valuable. The best free tax filing methods will involve a preparer who can answer your questions. However, if you feel comfortable preparing your own returns and doing your own research, it’s nice to be able to work from the comfort of your own home or office.

What to do if missing a W-2

On February 10, 2010, in Income Tax, by Tony

According to the IRS Tax Tip 2010-28: Four Steps to Follow If You Are Missing a W-2 Getting ready to file your tax return?  Make sure you have all your documents before you start. You should receive a Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement from each of your employers.  Employers have until February 1, 2010 [...]

Montana Elderly Homeowner / Renter Credit

On February 9, 2010, in Montana Tax Credits, by Tony

During the 2009 tax season, I have had a number of elderly clients with questions about how whether they qualify for the Montana Elderly Homeowner / Renter Credit. Eligibility: (taxpayers qualify if they answer “yes” to the following): Were you age 62 or older by December 31, 2009? Did you reside in Montana for nine [...]

Marketing for Professionals

On February 7, 2010, in Marketing, by Tony

Greetings! I have been an accountant for over 13 years, but primarily as a corporate accountant. Over the past few years, I have decided to supplement my corporate accounting work by taking on public accounting clients. I made the decision to transition to full-time self-employment early in 2009. I enjoy the flexibility to work with [...]

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