Planning and Tax Chuckles

Planning is Everywhere

Yes, it is Monday Morning, but think back to Saturday morning and waking up imagining all you are going to get done and how your day will be so productive. Now, come back to Monday Morning.

Did you get all you planned done?
Did you get some of what you wanted done?
Are you wondering where the weekend went?

In my gardening world, I often call my work in the yard "project begetting". One project or job can't be started until another is completed and starting one task sometimes leads to other side jobs that will be nice. Oh yes, and then I need to take a trip to the hardware store for something I'm missing. . . and it goes on and on. Overall I don't mind when it comes to gardening because it is my hobby and it usually doesn't have a "to be finished by date". Come to think of it, I know my garden won't be done until my ashes are recycled in the yard.

The work of business is filled with life happening, chaos reigning and tomorrows becoming yesterdays at an accelerating pace. That said, the businesses that will be great are those that get comfortable, very comfortable with planning. If you hear yourself saying "I'll get to that" or "first I have to do. . .", realize you are experiencing project begetting. Planning is the key to managing this syndrome.

We need to approach all the work of business as not just a task or project, but as aligned to our goals. If what you are doing right now does not support your goals why are you doing it?

Getting your plan on paper starts the process and then we
Implement
Check
Review
Correct
Repeat!

If you want to be gainfully moving forward, get a plan aligned with your goals! Don't know where to start? Give me a call and I'll help you design the plan of your dreams.

Copyright 2010 Linda Fayerweather
Changing Lanes LLC
419-897-0528
http://www.changinglanes.biz/
Tax Thoughts to Give You A Chuckle
February is here, so your mailbox should be stuffed with the various W2s, 1099s, 1098s, and other paperwork you'll need to complete your taxes. Gathering that information isn't much fun, so here's a collection of tax quotes to brighten your day.

"Worried about an IRS audit? Avoid what's called a red flag. That's something the IRS always looks for. For example, let's say you have some money left in your bank account after paying taxes. That's a red flag."
Jay Leno

"The only difference between a taxman and a taxidermist is that the taxidermist leaves the skin."
Mark Twain
"The difference between death and taxes is death doesn't get worse every time Congress meets."
Will Rogers

"Two years ago it was impossible to get through on the phone to the IRS. Now it's just hard to get through. That's progress."
Charles Rossotti (former IRS Commissioner)

" A liberal is someone who feels a great debt to his fellow man, which debt he proposes to pay off with your money."
G. Gordon Liddy

"Day in and day out, your tax accountant can make or lose you more money than any single person in your life, with the possible exception of your kids."
Harvey Mackay

"If you get up early, work late, and pay your taxes, you will get ahead - if you strike oil."
J. Paul Getty

"If you are truly serious about preparing your child for the future, don't teach him to subtract - teach him to deduct."
Fran Lebowitz

"Our party has been accused of fooling the public by calling tax increases 'revenue enhancement'. Not so. No one was fooled."
Dan Quayle

"The question is: What can we, as citizens, do to reform our tax system? As you know, under our three-branch system of government, the tax laws are created by: Satan. But he works through the Congress, so that's where we must focus our efforts."
Dave Barry

"I wouldn't mind paying taxes... if I knew they were going to a friendly country."
Dick Gregory
We hope you enjoyed these quotes. But please remember this: there's nothing funny about paying taxes you don't legally have to pay. If you're looking for a plan to pay less tax, call us today!

Copyright 2010
Tim Pinkelman, CPA
Accounting Center & Tax Services, Inc.
419-882-9255 or 734-847-0400
http://www.accounting-centers.com/