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Proud to have made the list and our honoree!

Happy tax season to everyone! To get you off on the right foot, here is the IRS list of the "dirty dozen" tax scams:
http://www.journalofaccountancy.com/News/20149633.htm

“Dirty Dozen” tax scam list now includes telephone scams Identity theft tax fraud topped the list, and telephone scams were added this year because the IRS says it has recently seen an increase in phone scams across the country.

Happy Birthday, Ben!

As the deadline approaches- five things to know if you need more time to file:
http://content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/USIRS-74e12f?reqfrom=share

IRS Tax Tip 2013-52: Five Things to Know if You Need More Time to File The April 15 tax-filing deadline is fast approaching. Some taxpayers may find that they need more time to file their tax returns. If you need extra time, you can get an automatic six-month extension from the IRS.

IRS Reveals the top Tax Scams for 2013:
http://content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/USIRS-730450?reqfrom=share

IR-2013-13: IRS Releases the Dirty Dozen Tax Scams for 2013 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today issued its annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams, reminding taxpayers to use caution during tax season to protect themselves against a wide range of schemes ranging from identity theft to return preparer fraud.

Better late than never- Friday accounting humor (no, we did not represent Pinocchio in this audit):

Friday Accounting Humor (looking at you Atkinsons and Fuchs)

Finally! Friday Accounting Humor- in honor of Ben and Ashley having babies since last tax season:

We know everyone is anxiously awaiting the return of Friday Accounting Humor, so here is a tease:
Q: How many IRS agents does it take to screw in a light bulb?
A: Only one, but the light bulb really gets screwed.

Thought you could now file your taxes for 2012? Maybe not. Here is a list of forms that will not be accepted for a few more weeks:
http://www.irs.gov/uac/Newsroom/List-of-IRS-forms-that-1040-filers-can-begin-filing-in-late-February-or-into-March-2013

List of IRS forms that 1040 filers can begin filing in late February or into March 2013 The following tax forms will be accepted by the IRS in late February or into March after updating forms and completing programming and testing of its processing systems. A specific date will be announced in the near future.

Standard mileage rates increase 1 cent in 2013:
http://www.journalofaccountancy.com/News/20126897.htm

Standard mileage rates go up a penny in 2013 Optional standard mileage rates for use of a vehicle will go up by 1 cent per mile for 2013, the IRS said

We survived tax season! Another one in the books, no pun intended. Thanks to all of our clients, you make it (relatively) easy for us! Join us for a drink at the Blind Tiger if you are downtown.