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Form 8879
E-File Authorization for our Clients who's 1040 returns are submitted through our office.
Once you have met with your accountant for your 2007 tax preparation you will receive your copy in the mail. Inside that packet is a Form 8879 that must be signed and returned to our office. Austin Associates cannot file your return until we receive your signed form 8879.
The Form 8879 must be mailed to, faxed or dropped off at one of our offices. |
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If you have any questions please contact one of our offices, located in Auburn, Norway and Windham and we will be happy to assist you.
Auburn (207) 783-9111
Windham (207) 892-6642
Norway (207) 743-7777 From Locations Within Maine 1-800-605-9263
If you know someone who may find this information useful, please click the "forward email" link located directly below. |
Androscoggin
County Chamber Not Your Normal Formal, May 2nd
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-Thank you-
We have been adding a significant amount of material to our website and hope you will visit:
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 While most of us are eagerly anticipating the melting of the snow that still covers our lawns and the eventual end of mud season, our staff enjoys spring time for many reasons.
In this age of high tech gadgets and battery charged gizmos, getting a chance to say hello and offer a handshake is always a welcome encounter. During the spring months, our staff enjoys the opportunity that tax season provides, as we meet with our clients, often seen this time of year, at one of our three offices.
Of course, the gadgets and gizmos serve a valuable purpose and we hope that you will enjoy our E-Newsletters throughout the year, until we see you again.
Austin Associates, PA, CPAs |
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"Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it."
~Henry David Thoreau
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Do you know someone who is actively serving in the U.S. Armed Forces?
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For federal tax purposes, the U.S. Armed Forces includes commissioned officers, warrant officers, and enlisted personnel in all regular and reserve units under control of the Secretaries of the Defense, Army, Navy, and Air Force. The U.S. Armed Forces also includes the Coast Guard. It does not include members of the U.S. Merchant Marine or the American Red Cross.
Members of the Armed Forces receive many different types of pay and allowances. Some are included in gross income while others are excluded from gross income.
For a complete guide for use in preparing 2007 returns for those in the Armed Forces, please
If you know someone who may find this useful we encourage you to forward this message using the link at the bottom of the page. |
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Covering the Cost of College While Saving Tax Dollars
Maine offers a deduction of $250 per beneficiary for contributions to a 529 plan for certain income levels.
Qualified Tuition Plans, Education Savings Accounts, Tuition tax Credits and Deductions: Whether you have years to go before your children are ready for college or you already have a coed in the house, there are options available to help minimize your expenses by taking advantage of tax benefits.
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Business Evolution 2008
Austin Associates, PA, CPAs is a proud Bronze Sponsor of the first annual Business Evolution Conference presented by the Maine Association of Professional Consultants (MAPC). The day will include 3 tracks from which there will be 15 break out sessions to choose from.
Keynote Speakers
Kevin Hancock- President & CEO, Hancock Lumber
Deb Neumann- host of "Back to Business"
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Hilton Garden Inn Freeport Downtown
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Notices from the IRS:
If you receive a notice from the IRS, we ask that you please contact your accountant to ensure a prompt and appropriate response. Only IRS notices received via USPS are legitimate.
Scams **WARNING**
If you receive an email resembling the following example, IT IS A SCAM. Do not open the attachment and do not reply to the sender.
From:
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I am sorry but in order for Austin Associates PA to get a tax refund, all the fields must be completed.
Please complete the missing fields on the attached form and re-send it to me. Thanks.
Timothy Johnson
IRS Tax Refund Department
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