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Just tidbits of information that I wish I knew earlier in life.... I recently found an accountant I wouldn't mind establishing long term relationship with, because she was educational, polite, and friendly. She thoroughly explained everything! What to Bring when filing Taxes with an Accountant: ***Bring you filed taxes from the previous year when filing (If using a new accounting place) ***Bring your State ID ***Bank Info. (Account # and Routing #) ***All Income info. (ex: W2, 1099, Bank or Investment Interest Earned, etc etc) &       Health Insurance has (1095A- Obama Care, form will be filled to see if credits issued might be retracted due to your income & 1095B - Medicaid) ***Itemized Deduction Summary & ( Detailed info. stored for your files; best if digitized, ink fades on paper or gets lost. ) If you haven't found a good accountant that you want to establish a long future with.... A) Beware of Tax Preparer Fraud ; because whatever your accountant f

               My accountant suggested my partner and myself to open up an IRA account to help with our taxes. And she suggested looking into IRA accounts with our current checking accounts banks, as some banks waive fees for existing account holders. Ex: Chase, TD Bank But is your IRA account protected from creditors like the 401K would be in your current state of residency? I'm in NY:  http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/can-judgment-creditors-go-after-my-retirement-accounts-new-york.html# ... so check your state law! And also search reasons not to rollover funds from 401K. FYI...                After much browsing online..... the idea sprung.... to provide contribution to IRA account by credit and earn rewards, new card bonuses. So far I've only seen one site post on how to do this.... http://saverocity.com/finance/how-to-fund-an-ira-with-a-credit-card-make-huge-profit-process/ and he suggested the usage of  American Express Blue Bird:  https://www.blue

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