by Leif Jensen | Dec 3, 2011 | General |
This is not quite the beginning of another 2008-like financial crisis ensuing. Student loan volume is a mere sliver of what mortgage lending is. Alas, there are potential critical long-term implications. By 2014, 15% of 2012 grads are estimated to will walk away from...
by Leif Jensen | Nov 30, 2011 | General |
As 2011 continues to draw to a close we need to be thoughtful about our actions. We have to look at 2011 and 2012 with what we know and what we suspect may happen. Not always the best of actions. Medical expenses still need to exceed 7.5% of AGI. Remember if you...
by Leif Jensen | Nov 29, 2011 | General |
It is a common belief that employing and retaining younger workers will take some corporate creativity. Yes, young professionals want telecommuting options and the freedom to tap social media networks when they want, for personal and for business reasons. It is...
by Leif Jensen | Nov 29, 2011 | General |
As the first weekend comes to a close I am finding the good and bad with my new Kindle Fire. First the good. It is definitely working for the main purpose I purchased it for, Social Media. Since I joined Socially Promoted I have been working towards meeting the...
by Leif Jensen | Nov 28, 2011 | General |
The IRS has announced that it is finally moving into the next phase of its effort to improve the tax preparation industry by launching the new Registered Tax Return Preparer competency test (minimum competency exam). The new competency test is part of a larger...
by Leif Jensen | Nov 27, 2011 | General |
Illinois finally gets into the 21st Century! Effective for tax years ending on or after December 31, 2011, corporations, including S corporations, that are required to file their federal Forms U.S. 1120 and U.S. 1120S income tax returns by electronic means, are now...