FAFSA Filers
Are you, your spouse, or your dependent child attending a post-secondary college or university? If so, it is likely you’ll have to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be submitted to the school.One requirement to have your FAFSA...
1099-G Tax Letters
February’s tax tip of the month is all about those pesky 1099-G tax letters you might have received in the mail. If you’ve received this letter from the Nebraska Department of Revenue (or the state tax department where you live), you’re not alone. This tip...
Gathering Tax Documents
The most important piece of advice you should remember before tax season is review your tax organizer in detail. By using an organizer, or by using last year’s tax return, you can identify most of the tax documents we’ll need to prepare your taxes.Problem...
Charitable Donations
The last month of the year is often a good time to plan final charitable contributions. The timing is helpful because you’re able to have a better estimate of income for the year compared to your donations/goals. It’s also helpful because the deduction,...
Income Tax Review
With less than two months left in 2015, we’re in the home-stretch of the year. Now is the time to make sure there are no major surprises come tax time.WithholdingsReview your pay stub for income and withholdings. Make sure you have made the proper changes...
Residential Energy Tax Credits
Last tax year (2014), the federal government extended certain residential energy tax credits. They have not yet extended these credits for 2015, but we believe there is a chance Congress may do so. Thus, we’ve included some educational material to prepare...
Top Five Reasons to Hire a CPA
Previously, we found an interesting article online about the benefits of hiring a CPA. These suggestions are still valid today! The author describes five ways to make a CPA more valuable to you. They are:1) Build a Relationship | Stick with your CPA if you...
Changing Employers
The tax tip for August is all about what to do when you’ve changed employers in the middle of the tax year. Gabriel, Burger & Else, CPA, PC makes it a priority to keep up-to-date employer information for all of our clients. It’s important to keep your...