Year-End Tax Planning

    Tis’ the season to once again start looking at last minute tax opportunities, pay that 4th quarter Oregon estimate, and make any final charitable contributions and political contributions.  If you haven’t talked to you CPA yet, I definitely recommend some year-end planning - especially if your income has increased significantly this year.
    2008 has definitely been [...]

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Year-End Tax Planning

Tis’ the season to once again start looking at last minute tax opportunities, pay that 4th quarter Oregon estimate, and make any final charitable contributions and political contributions.  If you haven’t talked to you CPA yet, I definitely recommend some year-end planning - especially if your income has increased significantly this year.
2008 has definitely been [...]