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New Guard Dog on Duty| Starting Taxes in Katy

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New Guard Dog on Duty| Starting Taxes in Katy

 

Yolanda posted a blog yesterday concerning our new family member. The picture below is her on guard duty at her new home. Duchess is a very small and petite dog weighing less than 11 pounds. I am afraid to let her be in the backyard alone as we have numerous predatory birds let alone other animals who could grab her very easily. She is very smart and does let us know when something is happening outside. She seems to be trained  to go outside for going potty. She has been here for 3 days and is already very spoiled. I know y’all are shocked at her being spoiled. I cannot imagine why anyone would dump her!

 

New Guard Dog on Duty| Starting Taxes in Katy

 

I hopefully will be getting a decent estimate this weekend of our taxes. Creating the estimate allows me file an extension. My issue every year is of course the Real Estate Schedule C. I capture all the expenses plus other stuff in a large spreadsheet and create a mileage log via Excel. This takes several hours and I usually file the actual return during the summer ( I hope).

 

I will do an article in a few weeks with filing suggestions. My advice is if you file a Schedule C hire a tax professional to do your taxes. By professional I do not mean going to one of these groups who have offices all over the country and or claim to get refunds all the time. I am suggesting hiring a Tax Attorney ( expensive) or a CPAS who does individual tax returns.

 

This is all I have for today. Have a blessed weekend.

 

New Guard Dog on Duty| Starting Taxes in Katy

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Comments (18)

Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Bob, what a great picture of Duchess! She is very lucky to have a new home with Yolanda and you!  I am trying to get taxes finished this weekend for the Thursday appointment with the accountant!

Mar 07, 2015 01:29 AM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Bruce Walter - Thanks for your comment about Duchess. Getting the data to your accountant early is very important. Good job..

Mar 07, 2015 01:46 AM
Curtis Van Carter
Better Homes & Gardens Wine Country Group - Yountville, CA
Your Napa Valley Broker Extraordinaire

Bob

As I said on Yolanda's blog when she was trying to find the owner, this dog has a new, great home and just doesn't know it yet. Question, you spelt it Duchess and Yolanda Duchessess. Maybe a Mars, Venus thing?? cheers cvc

Mar 07, 2015 04:59 AM
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

Bob,

 She is so cute and so smart and has everyone wrapped around her little paw already! It is so slow this weekend!

Mar 07, 2015 05:14 AM
Ron Marshall
Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN
Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

I am so excited about the new addition to your family.....and yes the taxes are right around the corner......Chief Cook, where are you?

Mar 07, 2015 06:25 AM
Rob Thomas
Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN
Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Duchess looks like a fine addition to your family...yes tax time isn't my favorite time of year

have a great night

Mar 07, 2015 07:10 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Bob, Duchess is just a cutie. I have a CPA do my taxes and it is such a relief.

Mar 07, 2015 09:23 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Dutchess is a real sweetie!  I'm certain she is really good company!  Good luck with your taxes.  I finished mine early.  I hate having that chore hanging over my head!

Mar 07, 2015 10:13 AM
Sussie Sutton
David Tracy Real Estate - Houston, TX
David Tracy Real Estate for Buyers & Sellers

Such a cute puppy!

How do you do your spread sheet on mileage? I have a hard time with that one. I am trying to report that again this next year.

Mar 07, 2015 10:30 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Bob you give excellent advice, the coffee chains dilute the flavor of good coffee and so do the tax chains they dilute the quality of a good tax return. My accountant makes some amazing tax savings for me that I would not get from the chain stores..... Now to your guard dog...keep in mind I have cats that weigh more than that...OK let's not forget this is an eating and drinking house hold....Endre

Mar 07, 2015 10:35 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Bob, it looks as Duchess is a bit bored while you are doing your taxes and is waiting for you to play with her.

Mar 07, 2015 08:50 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Hiring a tax professional is good advice for all of us.

Have an outstanding week as you enjoy your new family member.

Mar 07, 2015 11:38 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Bob, it is a day to review taxes.  I had my information into my accountant early January, but have had the paperwork on my desk for a month with no time to review.  Today is the day, ugh! 

Mar 08, 2015 12:29 AM
Curtis Van Carter
Better Homes & Gardens Wine Country Group - Yountville, CA
Your Napa Valley Broker Extraordinaire

Bob

Tax advice and a haven for the homeless. You are one cruel dude some days. I guess its a Katy thing, no. :-)) cheers cvc

Mar 08, 2015 01:35 AM
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

Bob,

 How is the ferocious guard dog? It is still yucky looks like it has stopped raining here but still yucky out!

Mar 08, 2015 08:06 AM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Robert (Bob) Gilbert - well, I used to request extensions - however, from last few years, I have decided, I should file it by March 15th -  thanks for reminding me.....

Mar 08, 2015 12:10 PM
Sharon Paxson
Sharon Paxson, Realtor® EQTY Forbes Global Properties - Newport Beach, CA
Newport Beach Real Estate

Hi Bob - she is adorable and glad she is adjusting well in her new home with you and Yolanda.

Mar 09, 2015 12:56 AM
Brenda Mullen
RE/MAX Associates - San Antonio, TX
Your San Antonio TX Real Estate Agent!!

What cutie pie guard puppy you have there.  Way to go keeping that baby safe from predatory birds!  I have to do my taxes soon too...uck...Hope all is well Robert (Bob) Gilbert !

Mar 11, 2015 12:14 PM