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Why hire a tax pro to do your taxes online when you can use similar software to do the job yourself? Kay Bell in USA Today poses these four questions to help you decide. How much are you willing to spend? Paying a tax professional can add up, especially if your filing requires a lot of forms and time. A National Society of Accountants survey released in 2015 found the average fee to complete a Form 1040 with itemized deductions on Schedule A and a state tax return was $273. That’s along the lines of IRS estimates, which found the cost of filing a 1040 was $270. You can buy tax software for less than $100. Discounts common during tax season can lower the retail price even more. How much time do you have? The dollar cost to do your taxes is worth consideration, but don’t forget the value of your […]

Once again, ‘tis the season to be ripped off. All your cheer and goodwill won’t protect you from thieves; instead, that warm holiday generosity only attracts them. At AccuCount, maintaining your financial security is paramount.  So we checked in with the Federal Trade Commission to find out about the scamming taking place around Christmas 2017 and New Years’ 2018, and how best to protect yourself and your family.  Cheers! Signs of a Charity Scam These days, charities and fundraisers (groups that solicit funds on behalf of organizations) use the phone, face-to-face contact, email, the Internet (including social networking sites), and mobile devices to solicit and obtain donations. Naturally, scammers use these same methods to take advantage of your goodwill. Regardless of how they reach you, avoid any charity or fundraiser that: Refuses to provide detailed information about its identity, mission, costs, and how the donation will be used. Won’t provide[…..]

Warning Venice Florida: Scammers Claiming to be IRS on the Rise! The IRS has compiled a list of common tactics of these scams.