Additional Pages

Welcome to the Resource Center. Visit this area to find out what is new in taxes or gain insight in financial management.

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Tax Topics

1099 Request Form

If you need our help to prepare 1099 for your vendors, free lancers and independent contractors, we can help you. Use this form.

Where's your refund?

Links to check the status of your tax refund

Letter to authorize us to deal with your bank

Section 7216 of the Internal Revenue Code prevents us from giving copies to your bank (or anyone else)without your specific permission. This is the format required by the Federal law. This is not our rule, it is the law.

Owe Money to the IRS? There are options

First Time Home Buyer

Here is our fact sheet on First Time Home Buyer tax credit.

What to bring?

Here is a list of items you should bring with you for an effective tax appointment.

Recordkeeping Requirements

How long should you keep tax records? If your attic is getting filled up with old records, perhaps this will help.

Got A Letter from the IRS

Did you get a letter from the IRS or NYS? Click here to find out what to do.

Individual Return Key Filing Dates

Key Federal filing dates for Individuals are listed here.

Small Business Lending Funding Act

A quick look at the Small Business Lending Funding Act, signed by President Obama on September 27, 2010

Smart Finance

Smart Banking

Have you noticed that most major banks are announcing record profits? What can you do to become a smart bank shopper? Here are some tips.

Make a Payment

If you have a PayPal account you can now use it to pay for your tax returns!

About Kathryn

Kathryn M. Keane, EA,

Information about doing business with Kathryn M. Keane, EA, your friend in the tax business. Don't be overcharged and disrespected by the others, leave yourself in Kathryn's hands.

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