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Tax time already? Another year. Another resolution broken.

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Real Estate Agent with South East Valley - www.AmyJonesGroup.com DRE# SA528757000

tax timeEvery year at tax time I promise to never wait to the last minute to get it all put together for my accountant.  My appointment with my accountant is today.  So, guess what I've been doing for the last 2 days?  Yep, organizing receipts (oh, and negotiating 2 contracts, don't want to forget that.)

I have tried excel spreadsheets, Quicken, yadda yadda, but it hasn't kept me from inputing  much of the data at the last minute. 

This year I replaced my old laptop and my new laptop with Windows 7 doesn't support my accounting program so I'm working off 2 laptops.  We can no longer eat at our kitchen table.  Taxes on the left and contract negotiation on the right (the desk just wasn't big enough).

So here's my resolution once again.  I promise to reconcile my receipts every month....ok, every other month.  At the very least quarterly.  Even bi-annually will help, right?

How much you want to bet I'll be in the same position next year unless someone can offer me a really great strategy to alleviate my problem?

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Scott Petersen
Client First, Realtors - Canton, MI - Canton, MI

I hear you. Cleaning out my shoe box also, which is packed with receipts. Every year at this time,  I wonder why are tax system has to be so complex. The amount of time of lost productivity has to be huge.

Mar 11, 2011 01:44 AM
Amy Jones Group
South East Valley - www.AmyJonesGroup.com - Chandler, AZ
4 Time BEST OF OUR VALLEY Winner

I hear you Scott.  I'm a huge procrastinator with tax prep.  Last year I postponed my accountant appointment twice.  At least my resolution to meet the deadline has been met!

Mar 11, 2011 01:47 AM
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

You need a book keeper. Done.

Mar 11, 2011 01:59 AM
Amy Jones Group
South East Valley - www.AmyJonesGroup.com - Chandler, AZ
4 Time BEST OF OUR VALLEY Winner

I know, Andrew.  I lean toward thinking I can do it ALL!

Mar 11, 2011 12:13 PM