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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 2007

Page

9

How to pick a tax preparer this season

IRS guidelines help you choose a qualified preparer. Beware contingent fees tied to refunds and firms outsourcing to unknown workers. Verify credentials, contactability, privacy safeguards, and demand a signed return with the preparer’s identifying number and a copy for review.

IRS

Delays in 1099 forms ripple through brokerage houses

The Baltimore Sun reports brokerages are pushing back mailing 1099 forms as tax law changes and AMT rules complicate reporting. Firms like Morgan Stanley plan later 1099 mailings, with extensions possible though not expected to last long. Wachovia cites increased complexity since 2003 tax law changes, boosting corrected 1099s nationwide.

Bob Cassel Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors Columbia IRS Patricia McClanahan Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association Travis Larson Securities Industry Group McClanahan Morgan Stanley AMT Cassel Wachovia Securities Wachovia Julia Flenner

Balance transfers hurt credit and future loans

Jeff Brown argues that moving debt among cards signals risk to lenders, can lower credit scores, and jeopardize mortgages or auto loans. A temporary fix may work if a six month zero interest transfer is chosen, fees checked, and debt reduced promptly. Avoid new charges and keep few old ecards for a stable report.

E-filing reduces tax mistakes and speeds refunds

Devine notes e filing prevents costly errors with processing within 10 business days while paper returns may take two months. Colahan from SS C Lawrence office says electronic filing is more accurate, convenient, and cost effective and provides verifiable proof of submission and receipt for loans or other needs.

Devine IRS Colahan Lawrence Ss&C’s

Business editor contact for Mark Fagan

Business editor Mark Fagan can be reached at 832-7188 for assignment questions or newsroom coordination.

Mark Fagan

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