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The Complexity of Social Security Benefits For Southern Illinois IL Retirees

There is more than one election in our future. Yes, many are already tired of the presidential electioneering (though, I must say, if it weren't for the fact that the next four years of our national direction were at stake, it would be much more entertaining than...

Summer Time is Tax Cutting Time!

No life ever grows great until it is focused, dedicated, disciplined. - Harry Emerson Fosdick It's pretty crazy that we're already nearing the end of July! Is it just me, or is time really flying by? More than halfway through 2009... Well, I often try to avoid...

Encouragement–and advice from ‘Dad’

"Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it." - Dennis P. Kimbro How was Father's Day around your house? Did Dad feel special? Well, I've got some advice from MY Dad here, in a moment--but before I get there, a couple things: First, thanks for your...

Alan Newcomb’s 4 Tips To Start Planning For Your Financial Goals In 2016

I woke up Monday morning, after the wonderful holiday weekend ... and I had a realization: there are only THREE days left in 2015. Obvious, yes ... but it carries implications for your wallet, if you are wise with these days. The VERY good news is that we've been able...

Re: Guarding Against Your Own Private Downgrade

"No one is in control of your happiness but you; therefore, you have the power to change anything about yourself or your life that you want to change." - Barbara de Angelis Last week, we were all reeling a little from the S&P downgrade and all of the...

Are DIY Taxes Truly Free For Southern Illinois IL TaxPayers?

If you watched any football over the weekend, you probably saw this year's version of the popular tax software maker* touting "free taxes" or some such. Not only was the commercial fairly disturbing (it involves impalement of a person played as a joke), but the...

A Guardian Plan For The Unexpected by Alan Newcomb

This is the week the real work begins. The IRS started electronically accepting returns on Monday (the 27th), and our offices have already been hopping.As I've mentioned before, it's a GREAT idea, this year of all years, to get a jump on your taxes. I won't rehash all...

Federal Spending 2022’s Effect on Southern Illinois Taxpayers

As we come out of the last-minute gift wrapping and too many holiday goodies fog and finish out 2022, I want to take a moment and say thank you for your trust this year. We here at Bills Tax Service are grateful that you choose us not only to handle the complex...

Trump’s Tax Returns Are Not The Real Story by Alan Newcomb

Like many things political, one of the best ways to look at the tempest of the day is analytical bemusement. This is (always) especially true when it comes to tax issues.And I might have a take today that could surprise you. I am not interested in getting into...

Smart Planning for Financial Independence in Southern Illinois IL

I have more to say about financial independence today (since I received some great feedback the last time I wrote about it). But before I get there, I'd like to speak some encouragement to you. A few people in Southern Illinois IL wrote me saying that they were...

How You're Missing Legal Tax Deductions

Here’s a certain truth: the State and Federal Government would love to have more of your hard-earned money in their accounts. Sure, even though it’s painful, none of us begrudge paying our legal and fair share of taxes.
But the problem is that regular taxpayers, like you, are missing out on legal and safe deductions, to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars in unclaimed refunds every year!

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