Anne Mitchell, MS, CPA

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Tax Planning and Preparation

Consulting Services

Accounting Services

  • Individuals
  • Tax Effects
  • Financial Statements
  • Corporations
  • Foreclosures
  • Compilations
  • LLCs / LLPs
  • Short Sales
  •  
  • Trusts
  • Cancellation of Debt
    (1031) COD 1099
  • Personal Financial Statements
  • Estates
  • Like Kind Exchanges
  • Complex Issues with rentals, business, and K-1's
  • Planning for Bankruptcy
  • Assistance with Tax Notices,
    the IRS, and the FTB
  • Retirement / IRA's
  • Inheritance
    • Entity Choice / Comparison

     

    The lovely downtown Santa Cruz

    We believe in the value of relationships. Every client relationship
    is a partnership, and our success is a result of your success.

    All associates take pride in giving you the personal
    assistance that comes from years of advanced training, technical
    experience, customer service, and financial acumen.

    Our firm offers a wide range of services to individuals and
    businesses. Some are listed above. Because our firm is relatively
    small, you benefit by getting personalized, quality service.

    If you have any additional questions about our firm or any of our
    services, our contact information is provided below. There is a
    feedback form at the bottom of the page in case you would like
    to have your questions answered as soon as possible, as these
    messages are forwarded directly to the firm's email address.

     

     

    Finding useful tax information online can be  tedious and frustrating.

    The websites below offer helpful government references and resources.
     The website links will open the  sites in a new window, so simply close the websites once you are ready to return to our site.

    Good luck!

     

    Useful Links  
    Federal Financial Aid Website (FAFSA) Savings for those in pursuit of a college education.
    EFC Calculator Gauge your financial aid eligibility using this calculator (related to the above link).
    IRS Forms & Publications Learn more about your tax responsibilities, and find tax forms on this useful website.
    Franchise Tax Board Information on tax topics at the state level, and find out about California's major tax programs.
    Tax Center Useful articles on stock option tax issues.
    TD AMERITRADE Useful tools for tax calculation and planning for retirement.

    DEADLINES

    3  1 11    Accounting Today                                                               More than $1.1 Billion in Tax Refunds Unclaimed -4/18/11 deadline to claim 2007 refund

                                                                                                                               

    CURRENT EVENTS

                       T. Rowe Price                                                                           Individual 401(k) - Small Business Retirement Plans

    2 17 11    San Francisco Chronicle                                                        IRS' surprise tax break to self-employed seniors

    2  7  11    San Jose Mercury News                                                         By one measure, federal taxes lowest since 1950

    1  8  11     Wall Street Journal                                                                 What the 2011 Tax Changes Mean for You

     

    TAXING TOPICS

    2  23 11    Sacramento Bee                                                        Under IRS rule change, same-sex couples must split income and may get tax break

    2  3   11     Small Business Chron                                                          Costs of an Employee Vs. Independent Contractor

    2 13 11     San Francisco Chronicle                                                     Same-sex couples have it tough with new tax rules

    2  8  11      U S A TODAY                                                                            Tax tips for the unemployed: What's deductible

                                                                                                                                      ARCHIVES

    4  10  10    Business Week                                                                           The IRS Targets Independent Contractors

    1.24.09    N Y Times - Your money - A burdensome tax               Doing the Right Thing by Paying the Nanny Tax

    1.21.09    PDF File Economic Stimulus Act of 2008                      Implications for people with stock compensation

    5.30.09        N Y Times - Patient Money                                     Hidden Costs of High Deductible Policies

    REAL ESTATE - HOMES - LOANS - LIENS

    3.19.09    San Jose Mercury News                                               Too-high offer could actually botch a short sale

    1.11.09     PDF File on Issues with Purchasing a Home                                       How to help son with down payment on house

     

     

     

    TECH TIPS

    There are PDF files posted under various sections that will require you to have Adobe Acrobat or another PDF file viewer.
    For those without Adobe, you may either visit PDF995 or OpenOffice to download FREE PDF file viewers.

     

    STUDENT FINANCIAL AID

    1.26.09    Saving money on college education                               Applying earlier may increase aid amounts

     


    Our office is located in the BRANCIFORTE PLAZA ANNEX at:

    575 Soquel Avenue   Santa Cruz, CA, 95062

    Contact us at  AMMSCPA@aol.com

    (831) 429-5710      (FAX) 429-8177