Can We Talk? I Mean Honestly? I’ve Got Some Good News and A Warning for You Too

Written by Dee Scrip


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Over 90% ofrepparttar VoIP computer phone providers were operating on unsafe lines –repparttar 101337 kind hackers can easily access. How so? Because these computer phone providers were operating from publicly open and interpretable industry standard codec (codes) and industry standard protocols (IP addresses) to lower their costs. And being publicly accessible meant that hackers were lurking nearby just waiting for another innocent victim to prey upon.

I know it is hard to believe there are these types of criminal entities out there, but unfortunately,repparttar 101338 harsh reality is that there are.

So, now I am thinking – how can I protect myself from these pathetic misfits while I am using my computer phone. Guess what? I found out how! It was just a matter of finding a computer phone provider that did NOT operate on these publicly open and interpretable industry standards.

In fact, here is some more good news I want to share with you too.

I found a computer phone provider that operated on its own proprietary high-end encryption codec (code) hosted on its own proprietary patented technology. You want to talk about being optimally safe and secure…well, you’ve got it! Not only that, this one you can try out 7 days for free.

My thoughts are, if someone is so confident about their product that they would let me try it for free first – before even deciding if I wanted to purchase it, then they must haverepparttar 101339 real deal.

Personally, since I have been usingrepparttar 101340 computer phone, I have kept in closer contact with my family scattered throughoutrepparttar 101341 country, and I have made quite a lot of new friends in many other countries – all of which I talk to as long as I want absolutely free. Way too cool !!

Well, these are my great finds and warning for you. As an update: I have since become a computer phone solutions provider and can promise you that these computer phones are absolutely amazing in quality and safety, and are light years aboverepparttar 101342 “competition” if you can call it that.

Why not try one out for yourself? It is free and you will have nothing to lose. Actually, you will have everything to gain, including putting some of that hard earned money back into your own pocket.

Here ya go – try it out 7 days for free at http://www.whypay4calls.com/gtp/to.pl?l=ART-FREE

Oh, and I almost forgot. I have put together a little Report entitled “Why Hackers Love Computer Phones – Shocking Inside Information” which is absolutely free also. Here’srepparttar 101343 website for that: http://www.whypay4calls.com/gtp/to.pl?l=ART-04

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Dee Scrip is well known published author of numerous articles on VoIP, VoIP Safety and Security, as well as many other nuances of VoIP technology.


Preparing for Tax Preparation

Written by Tiffany J. Morisue


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•Brush up on relevant tax law/tax changes. While this it is not always possible forrepparttar non-tax professional to be fully versed on tax law,repparttar 101336 more informed you are,repparttar 101337 better you will be able to assist inrepparttar 101338 return preparation process, provide important information, and keep unnecessary questions to a minimum. Visitrepparttar 101339 IRS website (www.irs.gov) andrepparttar 101340 website for your state department of taxation/revenue – you will most likely be surprised how taxpayer friendly these sites can be.

•Compile your questions into an organized list. Try to avoid asking questions haphazardly/at random during your tax appointment or making multiple phone calls to your preparer inrepparttar 101341 same manner. This is not an efficient use of your time or your preparer’s.

•Be on time for your appointment. While we are all busy, there is probably no one as pressed for time as a tax preparer during tax season. If you are late, this could take away fromrepparttar 101342 timerepparttar 101343 preparer can spend with you. It is important to keep in mind that your preparer may have appointments with other clients before and after your appointment. Accordingly, keep in mind that it is possible for your appointment orrepparttar 101344 one before yours to run a few minutes overrepparttar 101345 scheduled/allotted time, so be patient.

•Avoid distractions during your tax appointment. Chit chatting with your preparer, cell phones and pagers, and bringing children with you to your tax appointment can create unnecessary distractions for your preparer which could result in unintentional errors on your tax returns. Your preparer needs to be able to fully concentrate onrepparttar 101346 task at hand.

•Do not delay getting information to your preparer. If after your tax appointment you need to get back with your preparer with additional information, do so immediately so your return is still fresh in your preparer’s mind and to avoidrepparttar 101347 last minute April 15th rush. Remember, your preparer has many other clients to deal with. Thus, he/she cannot be expected to call to remind you that he/she is still waiting on information from you. You should take responsibility for getting additional information needed to your preparer and for following up in regards to your returns in process.

As for some specific items that you will not want to forget to bring to your appointment:

•Make sure you have all documents related to income. Examples include wage statements (Forms W-2s); pension and retirement income (Forms 1099-R); interest and dividend income (bank statements and reports, Forms 1099-INT, Forms 1099-DIV); self-employed business income; lottery or gambling winnings; Social Security; unemployment compensation; rental income; commissions; and tips.

•Provide documentation of expenses and losses. Examples include self-employed business expenses; lottery or gambling losses; expenses from rentals; medical and dental expenses; unreimbursed employment-related expenses; job-related educational expenses; job search expenses; moving expenses; and child care expenses (to include care provider’s full name, address, and tax ID or Social Security number).

•Provide documentation related to your home. Typically, home ownership provides many great tax benefits. If you buy or sell a home duringrepparttar 101348 year, make sure you bring complete documentation regardingrepparttar 101349 sale or purchase of a home. Additionally, bring information/statements related to real estate and personal property taxes and mortgage and/or home equity loan interest paid.

•Documentation related to miscellaneous income or debt. Other items to bring documentation on, if applicable, include, but are not limited to: sales of stocks and bonds; state and local tax refunds; alimony paid or received; estimated or foreign taxes paid; and cash and non-cash charitable donations.

•Information on new dependents to be claimed on your tax return or changes to dependents. If you have had a baby, gotten married, have begun supporting a relative, etc., your preparer will need name, Social Security number, and date of birth information (also discussed below). A name change is another example of such information that your preparer will need.

If you are not sure if something has tax implications, bringrepparttar 101350 related document or information and ask!

Furthermore, if you are a new client to your preparer, you will needrepparttar 101351 following items/information as well:

•Your prior year tax returns to include relevant supporting items such as Forms W-2s. Not only your Federal return, but also your state and any local returns. There are items on your prior year returns that may carry forward to your current tax returns. Additionally,repparttar 101352 returns allowrepparttar 101353 preparer to better understand your tax situation.

•Full names, Social Security numbers, and dates of birth for all persons that will be included on your tax returns. It is very important that names and Social Security numbers given to your preparer exactly match up with what is onrepparttar 101354 individual’s Social Security card. Bringing actual Social Security cards to your appointment helps to ensure this. Additionally, dates of birth must be accurate. When such information is not accurate, this can cause your return to be rejected for processing or otherwise cause a delay in processing of your returns.

In addition torepparttar 101355 above listed items, your preparer may have some additional required items, such as a valid state issued identification card or driver’s license for each taxpayer.

Remember, even thoughrepparttar 101356 preparer bears some responsibility, you are ultimately responsible for your tax return. So finding a great preparer and being prepared and organized will help ensure that you recognizerepparttar 101357 greatest tax savings possible and that your tax appointment goes smoothly!

By Tiffany J. Morisue, CPA, 01/21/05 e-mail: tiffany@rrohio.com

Morisue & Associates, LLC dba ABC Solutions 3964 Brown Park Drive , Suite A Hilliard , Ohio 43026-1163 Ph. (614) 850-9440 Fax (614) 850-8770 www.abcsolutionsohio.com


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