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What You Need for Your Research Triangle, NC Tax Appointment
If you were watching football this weekend, you likely noticed TurboTax’s “personalized service” ads. Their timing was impeccable… if not slightly annoying – who wants to think about taxes while on the edge of your seat during a playoff game?The allure of big brand...
Paying Bills in 2023: William Barton’s Tips
Last week, the IRS announced the "official" beginning of the 2023 tax season – January 23. That's the date that they start accepting electronically filed returns. (Yes, some Research Triangle, NC people really do file their taxes this early.) This is the start of...
4 Financial Goals Research Triangle, NC People Can Reach in 2023
I want to help you today. With your resolutions, that is.You see, if you take a look at the most common resolutions (lose 20lbs, work out more, quit smoking, read more & watch less, etc. etc. etc.) they’re all pretty similar – you might as well get out last year's...
2023 Tax Strategies Research Triangle, NC Taxpayers Should Make Now
Resolutions? Really?It’s kind of what you do in January — new year, new goals, new me … right?Well, as someone who’s made resolutions and failed to keep them over many years, I’m all about focusing on what I know is doable. As your Research Triangle, NC tax pro,...
Federal Spending 2022’s Effect on Research Triangle, NC 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 Billy Barton-Accountant are grateful that you choose us not only to handle the...
Barton’s Year-End Guide to Paying Less Taxes
When scrolling my social feeds, if I come across a Christmas countdown post, I sometimes have to purposefully slow my breathing. For Research Triangle, NC tax and financial pros like me, this season also shouts: deadlines, deadlines, deadlines. Also, yes … happy...
The New Crypto Regulations and Research Triangle, NC Traders
The holidays are fully upon us, and I’ll have more to say along those lines next week. But, as is usually the case, there are many tax and regulatory things to handle before EOY, and I want to keep you abreast of all those things whether you’re one of my Research...
Multi-Generational Caretaking Tax Planning for Research Triangle, NC Families
One of the trends of recent years has been a rise in multi-generational living. Whether it's for economic or health reasons, when Mom and Dad or other, older members of the family move in, there are important things to keep in mind as it relates to maintaining your...
Tax-Wise Charitable Giving Strategies From Billy Barton-Accountant
It's a good idea to take your internal temperature and do whatever you need to do to get to a place of focus, amidst all of the national and global distractions that continue ad infinitum. Many of our Research Triangle, NC clients are under enormous pressure for one...








