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Third Stimulus Package Update For All San Antonio Taxpayers

Despite what you might think, being a tax accountant is NEVER boring.We have all kinds of fun amusements that keep us going.We play little games like: "Guess The New Tax Law That Will Change Returns That Have Already Been Filed" -- catchy title, I know, and we get to...

Effective Financial Documentation Strategies for San Antonio Taxpayers

A few timely things to get to, before I offer you my thoughts on a good task for you to do this week...First of all, the IRS has apparently caught up on processing their backlogged mail that stacked up during COVID closures. Or, well enough, they say.That means that...

Do All San Antonio People Pay Taxes on Social Security Benefits?

We’re in the last leg of the regular tax season here. My office has been working overtime (often literally) cranking out returns for our San Antonio clients. If you haven’t touched base with us yet, and still need to process and file your paperwork, things will be a...

Pros and Cons of Long-Term Care Insurance: Michael A. Essick, CPA, PLLC’s Guide

Before I get into discussing the pros and cons of long-term care insurance, let’s talk about the weather… yeap… the weather.Warm and sunny temps marked the holiday season for most of the US in 2021, ruining visions of a white Christmas. Now, at the beginning of 2022,...

Michael A. Essick, CPA, PLLC’s guide to Avoiding an IRS Scammer

Before I get to today’s topic (some thoughtful guidance on spotting an IRS tax scam) let’s discuss this…It’s that time of year when spending seems to really kick in. Yes, I know we’re still in September, but all of these holidays that seem to mysteriously demand extra...

Michael Essick Explains How IRS Property Seizure Really Works

After a long day of work or a vacation or sometimes just after running errands, coming back to your cozy house is something you relish. Dorothy’s ruby slipper sentiment is a mantra many of us share. And like any good homeowner, you’ve invested time and care into...

Federal Spending 2022’s Effect on San Antonio Taxpayers

As we come out of the last-minute gift wrapping and too many holiday goodies fog and finish out 2022, I want to take a moment and say thank you for your trust this year. We here at Michael A. Essick, CPA, PLLC are grateful that you choose us not only to handle...

A Basic Mid-Year Tax Planning Method for San Antonio Taxpayers

I had the wonderful opportunity to attend an educational conference in Tucson this past weekend, and it poured heavy rains and the weather was cooler. Because we are right in the thick of summer, it's tempting to just sit back and hit the cruise control for the next...

Michael Essick’s Updated Tax Preparation Checklist for 2019

Tax season 2019 is inexorably moving forward. We now have less than two months before personal federal taxes are due. Which, of course, means that it's time to get started if you haven't yet done so already. I'm here today with a large checklist that you...

Buying a House in San Antonio During this Housing Shortage

Buying a house in San Antonio right now is painful. Very painful. Inventory is at a historic low, and prices are skyrocketing.I have some thoughts -- and while this is admittedly not within my direct "wheelhouse" ... I think it will help as we move through the spring...

How You’re Missing Legal Tax Deductions

Here’s a certain truth: the State and Federal Government would love to have more of your hard-earned money in their accounts. Sure, even though it’s painful, none of us begrudge paying our legal and fair share of taxes.
But the problem is that regular taxpayers, like you, are missing out on legal and safe deductions, to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars in unclaimed refunds every year!

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