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Thanksgiving Cues for Every NW Tucson Person
I love Thanksgiving. I don’t love Thanksgiving. Both are equally true. A lot of it comes down to sharing a meal with our NW Tucson family and friends. There’s something special about getting to gather at the dinner table and express gratitude for a roast turkey and...
MJM Income Tax’s Guide to Divorce and Taxes
We’re not the only ones who can get festive this time of year. In the spirit of giving, the IRS recently released important updates for the 2024 tax year to adjust for inflation. They’re increasing the Standard Deduction — up to $29,200 for married...
Before Turning NW Tucson Homes Into Short Term Rentals
The real estate market is tough in general right now. With less loans being dealt out and a shortage of homes for sale, both buyers and sellers are working hard to get what they want.And it looks like there’s a big change with how agents are paid that’s coming...
How NW Tucson Givers Can Guard Against Fake Charities
There’s been an extraordinary surge of fakers this year. The explosion of AI along with more sophisticated scams can make it feel like you have to look under every rock. While Biden is enacting a presidential order to demand some accountability from the big...
Preparing for Disasters: A Guide for NW Tucson Residents
Though last month was officially National Preparedness Month, it’s sad to think that just about every month these days reminds us about preparing for disasters, from hurricanes on the East Coast to wildfires in the West to tornadoes in the middle.Last year,...
How the Government Shutdown Affects NW Tucson Taxpayers
This week, my staff and I are pausing to celebrate that the chapter has closed on 2022’s filing. It was probably over for you back in April, but my team just wrapped that up for some of our NW Tucson clients who needed to file extensions. Of course, we’ll be...
When to Take Social Security: Tips for NW Tucson People Nearing Retirement
This weekend’s events in Israel have been very difficult to take in. Seeing the violence and hearing the stories have been heartbreaking, to say the least. Our thoughts go out to the innocent Israelis and Palestinians suffering through the attacks in Gaza and other...
MJM Income Tax’s Case for Paying Federal Income Tax
Here we are in October. I know what you’re thinking… already?! Yes, already.And with the way time seems to race by in the last few months of the year with NW Tucson holiday celebrations and gift buying and all the other little tasks, you’ll be thinking the same thing...
Getting into Giving: A NW Tucson Taxpayers Guide
As I’m finishing off 2022 tax filing for Pima County clients who requested extensions — if you’re in the extension crowd and haven’t talked to me about this yet, schedule something right away — it’s got me thinking about what’s coming. Let’s take a look.1099-K for you...