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2023 

The IRS accuracy penalty is a charge that the IRS imposes on taxpayers who file inaccurate tax returns. The penalty is equal to 20% of the amount of taxes that are owed as a result of the inaccuracies. This can be a hefty amount so it’s worth considering what you can do to minimize their potenti...
01/19/2023
MCPS Seeking Employers to Host Students for 2023 Summer RISE ProgramThe Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Department of Partnerships is seeking employers who would be interested in hosting students that will be part of the 2023 Summer RISE program. Summer RISE is a hands-on career learning ...
01/18/2023
Solar Projects Facing Increased CostsAxios has reported that a U.S. crackdown targeting Chinese manufacturers is crippling the American solar market and freezing its supply chain.The new forced-labor law passed last year — intended to punish China for its treatment of Uyghurs in Xinjiang province...
01/18/2023
I recently found an online directory of Kalispell City ordinances and thought it’d be intriguing to see what some of the ordinances of the past were. If I can find enough interesting material, I hope to share one from each year up until now. This week's post will cover a Kalispell ordinance I fo...
01/18/2023
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It's not a buyer's market, but it is a better time to buy for many.  With interest rates doubling recently from the low threes to seven percent, it has reduced the buying power by 30-40%. That means as the rate, hopefully, drops, buyers can afford more house. They can also refinance if that happe...
01/18/2023
Gaithersburg Farmers Markets CHECK OUT THE FARMERS MARKET WEBSITE!     CASEY FARMERS MARKET 810 South Frederick Ave   CASEY MARKET IS OPEN THIS WEEK ON THURSDAY, JAN 19! Next Casey Market Is Feb 16, 2023 11 AM - 2:30 PM ____________   CURRENT CASEY MARKET VENDORS   Oboy Pizza: Oh boy oh boy, it's...
01/17/2023
Free Tax Preparation Available for Qualified IndividualsJanuary 23 - April 14 The annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, a partnership of the City of Gaithersburg and the Montgomery County Community Action Agency, is now accepting appointments to prepare 2022 taxes. Casey Communit...
01/17/2023
Book Recommendation: A World of Curiosities by Louise PennyI enjoyed reading A World of Curiosities (2022) by The New York Times Bestselling Canadian Author Louise Penny and recommend it for your reading list. This is book number 18 of the series featuring Chief Inspector Armand Gamache. Dolores ...
01/17/2023
    Beyond Being There It’s Not the Only Thing. . .   “Being There” is not nearly enough for any marketing effort but it is a start.  That’s a beginning that introduces and plays a role in any competition. Real estate and all kinds of marketing can certainly be considered competitive.      I hav...
01/17/2023
Canine Influenza Reported in Montgomery County, MDCases of canine influenza virus have been reported by a number of veterinary practices in Montgomery County and in other localities within the Washington Region. The Montgomery County Office of Animal Services (OAS) wants dog owners to be aware, a...
01/16/2023
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