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It’s the end of the year, which means that it’s nearly time for tax season to start.  Tax season is dreaded by all.  It is very important that you have the correct software to be able to prepare you taxes so that you don’t have any issues down the road.  There are a lot of tax software for prepares out there, and more are added each year.  You need to be aware of which ones meet your needs. If you’re a tax preparer, it is important that the software you use is up to date on all law and tax changes.  The Health Care law is now fully in effect and you don’t want to run the risk of getting penalized for getting something wrong.  You also want to have the full, updated list of deductions as well.  There is nothing worse than finding out later that you missed out on a deduction and either you or a client didn’t get money back they were entitled too.  Another important feature you need is to be able to review everything you’ve entered and mark anything you have missed.  That way you are ...

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Summers seem to get getting longer and hotter these days.  Once the temperatures warm up, people are outside in the pool, at the beach, camping and doing other outdoor activities.  Being outside is great, but what people don’t realize is that the sun has been steadily getting stronger over the years.  Typically, the sun is strongest from 10 am to 4 pm, especially in the summer months from May to August.  You even have to be careful in winter as well since snow can reflect 85% to 90% of the sun rays.  This means that it is more important than ever to protect your skin so that you don’t develop skin cancer later in life. The easiest and quickest way to protect your skin in the sun is to wear sunscreen.  Sunscreen has improved over the years and it protects a lot better than what it has in the past.  Dermatologists say that you need to cover every bit of skin not covered by clothing, including the backs of your hands.  You should put it on 15 minutes before you go out and reapply it ...

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Sometimes events happen that are beyond our control, like accidents, injuries or dealing with estates.  During these tough and difficult times, you may find yourself needing legal advice or general information pertaining to your situation.  It’s hard to know where to start your search for information.  Your best bet is to check out some of the great legal blogs on the internet before making any definitive decisions. Attorney blogs are extremely useful in any legal situation.  A large number of attorneys write them now, and will talk about all aspects of law pertaining to the area that they cover.  In fact, many attorneys will give out general legal advice on their blogs to people who email or comment.  Since they haven’t been hired, the advice is free and be very useful.  It will also give you a feel for the lawyer in case you do need to hire him or her later. Some of the best legal blogs cover updated legal information about both national and state laws.  State laws are ...

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