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Each of ECL's staff members can be reached directly. You can also call 520-241-0371 to leave a message for any staff member.
Our new central fax number is
1-520-843-2092.
Please make sure you dial the "1" and the area code, no matter where you're dialing from.
Eli Larriva:
520-241-0371
Carol Rundle: 520-721-6868
Susie Guthrie: 520-240-1735
Kris Dorris:
443-206-3613 |
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March 31
Electronic filing of Forms 1098, 1099, and W-2G. File Forms 1098, 1099, or W-2G with the IRS. This due date applies only if you file electronically (not by magnetic media). Otherwise, it is due on March 2. The due date for giving the recipient these forms will still be February 2.
April 15
Individuals - File an income tax return for 2008 (Form 1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ) and pay any tax due. If you want an automatic 6-month extension of time to file the return, file Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, or you can get an extension by phone if you pay part or all of your estimate of income tax due with a credit card. Then file Form 1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ by October 15.
Individuals - If you are not paying your 2009 income tax through withholding (or will not pay in enough tax during the year that way), pay the first installment of your 2009 estimated tax. Use Form 1040-ES.
Partnerships - File a 2008 calendar year return ( Form 1065). Provide each partner with a copy of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065), Partner's Share of Income, Credits, Deductions, etc., or a substitute Schedule K-1. If you want an automatic 6-month extension of time to file the return and provide Schedule K-1 or a substitute Schedule K-1, file Form 7004. Then file Form 1065 by October 15.
Corporations - Deposit the first installment of estimated income tax for 2009. A worksheet, Form 1120-W, is available to help you estimate your tax for the year.
Employers - Nonpayroll withholding. If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments in March.
Employers - Social security, Medicare, and withheld income tax. If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments in March. | |
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Greetings!
This week, and continuing through April 14, we present Five Items to Keep in Mind When Filing 2008 Taxes.
ECL Consulting can help make filing your taxes easier! We offer services to help you organize your paper and electronic records so gathering the information you need to file your taxes is simpler and less time-consuming. Contact us today for more information. |
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5 Items to Keep in Mind When Filing 2008 Taxes |
Here are a few tax law changes you may want to note before filing your 2008 federal tax return:
#1 - Expiring Tax Breaks Renewed
The following popular tax breaks were renewed for tax-years 2008 and 2009:
- Deduction for state and local sales taxes on Form 1040 Schedule A, Line 5 Educator expense deduction on Form 1040, Line 23 or Form 1040A, Line 16.
- Tuition and fees deduction on Form 8917. In addition, the residential energy-efficient property credit is extended through 2016.
- In general, solar electric, solar water heating and fuel cell property qualify for this credit.
- Starting in 2008, small wind energy and geothermal heat pump property also qualify.
For individuals and especially small businesses, ECL Consulting, LLC recommends finding a qualified tax preparer who truly cares about providing the best service, is knowledgeable and will locate all available deductions to reduce your tax and increase your refund. We are happy to recommend qualified and dedicated income tax preparers we work with. Please contact us to locate the best professional for your needs.
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ECL Consulting, LLC has partnered with A+ QBooks Consulting & Services, LLC to bring you substantial savings on QuickBooks.
- QuickBooks Point of Sale Basic, Pro, and Multi-Store -software and hardware - up to 50% off MSRP. Sale extended through 3/27/09.
- QuickBooks ES - 25% discount through 4/30/09.
Call (800) 609-0788 or email for details or to order. |
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The Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona has invited ECL Consulting to present a seminar on "What You Need to Know Before Filing Your Taxes."
This seminar will cover two main areas:
- Preparing Your Business Records
- 10 Questions to Ask Your Tax Accountant
By the end of the presentation you will have:
- A plan for compiling complete records for the lowest tax impact
- The knowledge to better locate your available business deductions
- The tools to ensure your tax preparer is saving you money
Location: The seminar will be held at the headquarters of The Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona, 434 S Williams Blvd., Suite 102, Tucson, AZ 85711.
Date and Time: March 25, noon to 1 pm. You are welcome to bring a bag lunch.
Cost: Free
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Q: Can I use QuickBooks to pay my payroll taxes?
A: QuickBooks 2009 contains some enhancements to the way you pay your payroll taxes and file your payroll tax forms. Depending on your payroll solution plan, you can do the following in QuickBooks 2009:
- Set up scheduled payments for your payroll tax and non-tax liabilities. You can set up a scheduled payment for your federal 940 payment, for example. Each time you run a payroll or make a payroll liability adjustment in QuickBooks, any 940 tax liability payment amounts accrue and appear in the Intuit QuickBooks Payroll Center. You can, however, continue to create custom payroll liability checks for payroll tax and non-tax liabilities that you don't set up as scheduled payments in QuickBooks-for example, a one-time payroll tax or fee.
- Set up supported, scheduled tax payments to be paid electronically (e-pay). When you set up scheduled tax payments for e-pay, you can prepare, submit and track the payment transaction from QuickBooks.
- Set up supported federal and state payroll tax forms for electronic filing (e-file). When you set up payroll tax forms for e-file, you can prepare, submit and track the submission from QuickBooks.
ECL Consulting can help you set up your QuickBooks to properly track and pay payroll taxes, complete reporting and stay on top or your tax liability. We can also set up customized tracking for garnishments and other non-tax deductions. Contact us for more information.
Ever have an accounting, tax, QuickBooks or cash flow management question and didn't know who to ask? Now you can Ask An Expert! Email us your questions and we will print the question and the answer in our newsletter! No question is too big or too small. | |
Have you enjoyed this newsletter? Have any suggestions for things you'd like to see covered? Have a question for our resident Accounting Expert? Let us know by emailing askexpert@eclconsulting.com.
Each issue will cover different topics and have different features, so watch for us each Tuesday.
Remember, we provide accounting and cash flow solutions for successful companies -- yours!
Eli Larriva
ECL Consulting, LLC
(520)241-0371
info@eclconsulting.com
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