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Preparing for Disasters: A Guide for Sarasota Residents
Though last month was officially National Preparedness Month, it’s sad to think that just about every month these days reminds us about preparing...
How the Government Shutdown Affects Sarasota Taxpayers
This week, my staff and I are pausing to celebrate that the chapter has closed on 2022’s filing. It was probably over for you back in April, but my...
West’s Taxpayer Bill of Rights Breakdown
This is the week when tax filing mess-ups hit the fan again. The tax extension deadline on Monday, October 16 will still see Sarasota people not...
When to Take Social Security: Tips for Sarasota People Nearing Retirement
This weekend’s events in Israel have been very difficult to take in. Seeing the violence and hearing the stories have been heartbreaking, to say the...
WesTax, Inc’s Case for Paying Federal Income Tax
Here we are in October. I know what you’re thinking… already?! Yes, already.And with the way time seems to race by in the last few months of the...
Five Tax Rights to Protect Sarasota Taxpayers
When the IRS is breathing down your neck, it may feel like you have no choice but to just roll over and take whatever they dish out.But here’s the...
Getting into Giving: A Sarasota Taxpayers Guide
As I’m finishing off 2022 tax filing for FL Gulf Coast clients who requested extensions — if you’re in the extension crowd and haven’t talked to me...
Combating Tipping Culture’s Impact on Sarasota Wallets
Let’s start today with a reminder.If you filed for an extension and haven’t yet submitted your 2022 taxes, the deadline for doing so is coming up...
Maurie West’s Financial Stress Management Insights
One common denominator among my Sarasota clients the last few years is an increase in financial stress. Often, it’s related to tax problems they...