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It’s Tax Planning Time

It’s midyear 2013, and if you haven’t thought about your 2013 tax situation yet, it’s time to do so. By now, you should have a good idea of what your 2013 income and deductions will be. There are several very significant tax changes this year, and you need to start planning now if any of them will affect you. Don’t procrastinate or you could end up paying more tax for 2013 than necessary. Contact us to schedule your midyear review.

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