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Tonight, I am taking one of my daughters to the final Harry Potter movie double feature in 3D. I am anxious to see it but my daugter is a big fan, she cannot wait!

It doesnt seem possible, but it seems like just yesterday we stayed up till midnight to buy one of the books.  It was several years ago but I'll never forget it.  She dressed up in a witch costume and we stood in line.  She was the only kid in line, (and the only one dressed up.)  This…

We are half way through 2011.  Are you half way to your revenue goal?  What about your spending?  Now is a great time to review your budget.  Make some changes to your 2011 budget if needed.

Last night I went to a basketball game.  The teams were even as far as talent and athleticism.  The score was + or - 1 up until the half.  At half-time one team went and sat on the bench and rested.  They were in the game and just needed to sit and hydrate.  They wanted to come out…

We finally get some relief from these higher gas prices.  The IRS has raised the standard mileage rates for business, medical and charitable miles.  Therefore, you will get a bigger tax deduction for the business use of your personal vehicle and pay less income tax.  Every little bit helps right?  Please see short little article below.  See more articles and tax tips at my website www.lawriecpagroup.com

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I just found this blog on smaller indiana so I thought to share one of my favorite tax tips to see how the SI blog works. 

This is really very simple.  Lets say you give $3,000 per year to your church and you have $3,000 of stock that you paid $2,000 giving you a $1,000 unrealized gain, (it is realized as soon as you sell it.)  If you were to sell your stock for $3,000, you would have a $1,000 gain subject to a 15% federal income tax, and an Indiana 5% (for simplicity) income…