November 2010 Accounting Newsletter

1. 2011 FINANCIAL FITNESS CALENDAR NOW AVAILABLE
The New Jersey Society of CPAs will be releasing its 2011 Financial Fitness Calendar later this month. This FREE calendar is an easy-to-follow resource guide, complete with handy tips and tools for improving your financial health. Request your free copy today!
http://www.moneymattersnj.com/resources/calendar.cfm

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2. TIPS FOR CUTTING COMMUTING COSTS
Commuting can be an expensive proposition. Follow these tips to minimize the cost of getting to and from work.
http://www.moneymattersnj.com/story.cfm?SID=15084

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3. CONVERTING TO A ROTH IRA: IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU?
Roth IRA conversions have been a hot topic this year. New rules have made 2010 the first year that there is no income limit for Roth IRA conversion eligibility. As such, many taxpayers have access to a Roth for the first time. How do you know if converting your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA is right for you? http://www.moneymattersnj.com/story.cfm?sid=15087

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4. CHOOSING BETWEEN AN FSA AND AN HSA
Health care expenses take a big bite out of many family budgets. There are tax-advantaged options to help pay for medical or prescription costs, so it’s important to understand your options for lowering those costs. http://www.moneymattersnj.com/story.cfm?sid=15085

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5. LOWERING YOUR TAX BILL WITH HOME OFFICE DEDUCTIONS
The country’s economic downturn has created a new legion of entrepreneurs who are working from home after losing a job. Many will consider using their home office as a tax deduction for the first time, but caution is essential. http://www.moneymattersnj.com/story.cfm?sid=15086