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How Western Illinois Filers Can Prepare for an IRS Audit
First off – congratulations to the Kansas City Chiefs. From all accounts, it was a pretty epic game. And, of course, there are those commercials. Many great ones, but one quick note about one of, well, “professional interest” for me.The TurboTax campaign (“Don’t...
Western Illinois 1040-Filer: How to Handle Crypto Assets on Returns
Now that we're into the first "full" week of February, things are truly heating up for us here at Chrisa, at least in terms of our communication volume. And no, we aren't replying to our emails using ChatGPT ... but I wouldn't be surprised if that happens at...
Anderson’s Private Foundations as Giving Strategies
Things have certainly picked up for us here at CL Anderson & Associates, PC … we can already tell that we will be quite busy from now until April .Regardless, just a little bump that it would be a very good idea to get on our calendar as soon as you’re...
What You Need for Your Western Illinois Tax Appointment
If you were watching football this weekend, you likely noticed TurboTax’s “personalized service” ads. Their timing was impeccable… if not slightly annoying – who wants to think about taxes while on the edge of your seat during a playoff game?The allure of big brand...
Paying Bills in 2023: Chrisa Anderson’s Tips
Last week, the IRS announced the "official" beginning of the 2023 tax season – January 23. That's the date that they start accepting electronically filed returns. (Yes, some Western Illinois people really do file their taxes this early.) This is the start of the...
4 Financial Goals Western Illinois People Can Reach in 2023
I want to help you today. With your resolutions, that is.You see, if you take a look at the most common resolutions (lose 20lbs, work out more, quit smoking, read more & watch less, etc. etc. etc.) they’re all pretty similar – you might as well get out last year's...
2023 Tax Strategies Western Illinois Taxpayers Should Make Now
Resolutions? Really?It’s kind of what you do in January — new year, new goals, new me … right?Well, as someone who’s made resolutions and failed to keep them over many years, I’m all about focusing on what I know is doable. As your Western Illinois tax pro, I’m...
Federal Spending 2022’s Effect on Western Illinois Taxpayers
As we come out of the last-minute gift wrapping and too many holiday goodies fog and finish out 2022, I want to take a moment and say thank you for your trust this year. We here at CL Anderson & Associates, PC are grateful that you choose us not only to handle...
The New Crypto Regulations and Western Illinois Traders
The holidays are fully upon us, and I’ll have more to say along those lines next week. But, as is usually the case, there are many tax and regulatory things to handle before EOY, and I want to keep you abreast of all those things whether you’re one of my Western...