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The Basics of Self-Employed Taxes for Western Illinois Freelancers
Taylor Swift is everywhere right now. I’m guessing you noticed, too?This weekend’s Grammy’s saw her fall in league with greats like Frank Sinatra and Stevie Wonder after winning album of the year for the 4th time (and a once-again snubbed Beyonce). The Grammy’s also...
5 Estate Planning Strategies for Western Illinois Taxpayers in 2024
Here at the beginning of 2024 (okay, a month in) as you consider this year’s goals, might I posit “Save money on taxes” as one of them?We are facing another tax filing season (Jan 29 - April 15), and the dread of owing the government. It’s a real thing for a lot...
Chrisa Anderson’s Top 2024 Financial Strategies
The official tax season start date has landed—JANUARY 29th. That’s next week.This is your cue to start gathering everything you need for your tax appointment. (Speaking of… have you booked yours with us yet? It’s early so there are still plenty of spots open, but...
Tax Appointment Musts for Western Illinois Clients
Playoff season in the NFL is always action-packed. Add crazy weather and things get even more interesting. Kansas City fans shivered their way through sub-zero temperatures — the 4th coldest game in NFL history — and the Bills/Steelers game was rescheduled thanks to a...
The Impact of AI in Personal Finance for Everyday Western Illinois People
We’re still waiting for the IRS to declare open season for filing. But even though we don’t know the start date, that doesn’t mean you can’t book your tax filing appointment now. When you’re ready, grab a date that works for you here:(309) 975-1009Now, you might think...
2024 Tax Credits & Deductions for Western Illinois Taxpayers
Before I get you thinking about the new year and being tax savvy in it, let’s first address the 2023 tax filing season which is fast approaching. It’s a good idea to go ahead and get on my schedule now to handle your 2023 tax filing. Though the IRS doesn’t...
Updated Per Diem Rates for Western Illinois Business Travelers
When the holidays straddle the weekends into Monday, regular routines can be a little choppy. Feels like a blur between December 24th and January 1st.Here at Team CL Anderson & Associates, PC, we're finalizing a lot of year-end moves for various Western Illinois...
CL Anderson & Associates, PC’s 5 Online Security Tips to Protect Your Information
Less than a week until Christmas. You might be like me, always planning on shopping early but still somehow ending up frantically searching for a few last-minute gifts in some Western Illinois store because online gifts won’t make it in time.If you haven’t finished...
Viability of Health Savings Accounts for Western Illinois Earners
I know the end of the year is pretty filled up, so you’re usually not thinking about tax season.But, as your friendly Western Illinois tax professional who wants to keep your head in the game in advance of tax season, here’s a great checklist from the IRS to get...