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Graduate of Walsh Institute Of Accountancy (Now Walsh College) Michigan in 1959. Retired in 1987, but still active in the profession **World War II Veteran (Pacific) **PHONE 734-261-1979 **E-MAIL -cpabakem01@yahoo.com **(Domain Name CPASENSE Registered) **Mentioned in the Journal of Accountancy, SmartPros, Tax Prof Blog, CPA2BIZ, CPA Journal, AccountingWEB, CPATrendlines & More **Search Accounting Blogs: http://www.blognetnews.com/accounting (Includes cpasense)**TOPICS - FINANCE - FEDERAL & MICHIGAN TAXES ** Making Sense Of Your Finance & Taxes

Saturday, February 26, 2005

IRS Publication 590 (2004), Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs) For use in preparing 2004 Returns - You Have Until April 15 To Contribute

Friday, February 25, 2005

IRS $2 Billion in Refunds Ready to Claim Those who did not file their 2001 returns could claim refunds of more than $484.

Wednesday, February 23, 2005

IRS - Where's My Refund?

Michigan Income Tax

Energy Assistance ProgramsDesigned to help eligible low-income households meet the high cost of home heating
Income Tax Information
E-file Your Tax Return
MI-1040 Instruction Booklet
New for Tax Year 2004
Frequently Asked Questions
Where's My Refund?

Free E-File

Tuesday, February 22, 2005

MACPA Tax Center

The Michigan Association Of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA)

Sunday, February 20, 2005

Member Of Blogwise

Blogwise - blog directory

Friday, February 18, 2005

Michigan Treasury Targets Illegal On-line Tobacco Sales No Such Thing As "Tax Free Cigarettes"

Wednesday, February 16, 2005

IRS Warns Of Tax Scams

Don't Be Taken In By Tax Scams

Saturday, February 12, 2005

RALs, And Why They Are Bad !

RALs (Refund Anticipation Loans). These are available from tax preparers and allow you to get your refund "instantly." There's only one problem with the loans: interest rates that can reach 700%. They're a good deal for everyone but the recipient
this article in the Sacramento Business Journal.

Friday, February 11, 2005

9/11 Al-Qaida Warnings

Finance Gates 52 warnigns on al-Qaida Newsday

Wednesday, February 09, 2005

Social Security Reform Fight

On Social Security Problems and Solutions:
Democrats vying on Social Security Washington Times
Liberals, take close look at Social Security Seattle Post Intelligencer
The Social Security fight Lawrence Journal World
Reuters

Sunday, February 06, 2005

RecordKeeping

Publication 552, Recordkeeping for Individuals ( PDF 61K )

Friday, February 04, 2005

Haven't Received Your W-2 Yet?

Tax Topics - Topic 154 2004 Forms W-2 and Form 1099–R (What to Do if Not Received) In general, employers/payers must provide employees with 2004 Form W-2 by January 31.

Thursday, February 03, 2005

Support Our Troops - Defend America In Time Of War

Thousands of Americans are asking what they can do to show their support for service members, especially those serving overseas in this time of war.
HOW YOU CAN HELP! Click below

http://www.defendamerica.mil/support_troops.html


Michigan To Post Photos Of Sex Offenders On The Web

Michigan plans to start posting photos of convicted sex offenders on the internet in May. There are 36,068 sex offenders on the registry.
http://www.mipsor.state.mi.us/

Tuesday, February 01, 2005

Missing Kids - Amber Alerts

http://www.missingkids.com

http://codeamber.org/alerts.html