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 Tax season is in full swing! Tis the season for compiling a dizzying array of receipts, documents, and expense reports. Many people go out on their own and use tax software or push pencils the old fashioned way while others swear by using a professional. Could it be time for you to hire a CPA to handle your taxes? Times to Consider Hiring a CPA - You own your own business.
- You have gone through a major life change like getting married, spouse dying, divorce, a new baby, retiring, or your purchased a new home.
- You own rental property.
- You suspect you owe too much or you question your refund.
Three years ago, Ryan was laid off on April 7th, a little over a week before taxes were due. I had been making a part-time income from Surviving The Stores at that point but had kept up with NOTHING. And I mean that. Absolutely nothing. Does anyone find it hard to believe that I was actually an accounting major in college? It was 100% completely the wrong major for me… I’m not a “rule-follower”, I’m not organized, and I’m not a planner. Really, what was I thinking? So back to Ryan. I’m so thankful for my organized, planner, rule-follower husband! He came in that week and completely cleaned up my mess, got all of our taxes filed on time, and we got a great refund that year! While I wasn’t thrilled about the layoff (at least, not at the time), he completely saved me by getting all of that taken care of for me!! But then we started building up Surviving The Stores more and had all of the tax craziness that comes from owning your own business. The next year we hired an accountant and haven’t looked back. Our amazing accountant has been worth EVERY penny. I was talking to a friend of mine the other week whose husband had decided to do their own taxes this year and came up with a amount to the tune of THOUSANDS of dollars that they owed. She decided to take it to a CPA instead and the CPA found several things to tweak. They ended up getting a refund instead! (WHEW!) So I thought I’d ask you guys what you thought! I asked on the Surviving The Stores Facebook page and this is what several of you had to say: Ours are pretty simple so I do them and save us the money. ~Amy
If you have simple taxes, then yourself with some software is probably fine. With investments, business, etc, a CPA is mandatory, in my opinion. I love ours! ~Dina
I def think its worth it for the right CPA to do them. I got back way more when I started using a CPA and itemizing. ~Megan
We’re lucky that ours are simple and I can do them myself (with TaxAct). Even if we didn’t do them, we’re eligible to have them prepared for free since we don’t make much money. ~Katie
It’s worth having a CPA do our taxes, they are up on all the new “stuff” and have saved us a LOT. ~ Vikki
Would you like weigh in? Join the discussion by adding your thoughts in the comments below! If you do not own a business or rental property and you take the standard deduction then you may consider saving the cost of a CPA. However, if you are a business or property owner and/or experienced a life change or claim deductions for work, child care, or medical bills, you may want to consult a professional to ensure you are not overpaying or secure the highest refund. In the end, your personal situation will determine the worth of a CPA. Join us on Facebook for more conversations and share your experience with using (or not using) a CPA in the comments below.
Disclaimer. The materials available at this web site are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal or accounting advice. Nothing on Surviving The Stores should be construed by you as a source of legal or accounting advice. You should not rely or act upon the contents of this site without seeking advice from your own attorney or accountant.
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K Cups Deals Today only (4/3/13) for the Cross Country Cafe Wacky Wednesday sale, you can get Green Mountain Nantucket Blend K-Cups for only $10.99 for a 24 count box! (Reg. $13.95) That comes out to only 46¢ per K-cup! We’ve woven exotic and delicious coffee attributes together – winey berry tones from East Africa, deep, full-bodied Indonesian, and zesty & bright flavors from the Americas.
You also get FREE shipping if you order any combination of 5 of their products, so if you buy k-cups regularly it’s definitely worth it to get the five box minimum to save on shipping! Plus, be sure to check out their clearance section for savings on popular K-Cups! Right now they have the Celestial Seasonings India Spice Chai Tea for $11.99 for a 24-count box! 
click to shop the Wacky Wednesday K-cup sale! One of the great things about Cross Country Cafe is that their price per k-cup is typically going to be a lot less than what you find at the store. So even though their boxes of K-Cups are larger (24 count vs. 12, 16, or 18 count) and cost a little more, their price per K Cup is definitely lower, especially on Wednesdays! To view their full selection of K Cups head over to Cross Country Cafe here: Cross Country Cafe.
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Payless Coupons There is a great sale going on at Payless right now for buy 1 pair of shoes get 1 for 50% off! Plus, there is a 20% off coupon code AND a free shipping code on orders of $30+ you can stack to save even more! If your order is less than $30 you can choose free in-store pick-up to save on shipping costs. Be sure to check out their sale section as well to save even more on top of the coupon. (the Airwalk Cabana Sneakers above are only $14.99 BEFORE the coupon and sale!) Also, be sure to shop through Ebates to get 3% cash back! To Shop Online: :: Head over to Payless through Ebates HERE to get 3% cash back. Or, shop directly here: Payless Coupon Code. :: If you add two items to your cart you will get will automatically get 50% off one of the items. :: Enter the coupon code “89737” to get 20% off your entire order. If your order is above $30 use the code TULIP30 to get free standard shipping. :: If you shopped through Ebates you will get 3% cash back with your next Ebates check! I do not know how long the 20% off coupon will be available, so be sure to shop today if you need shoes. More Great Deals & Savings! (Thanks, Bucktown Bargains!)
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With summer just around the corner you will definitely want to keep your eye out for any swim diaper deals that become available! And right now on Amazon you can get a 24-Pack of the Pampers Splashers Swim Diapers for as low as $7.39 with free shipping!! (Plus, see below on how you can reuse your old swim diapers!) Here is what you need to do to get these for $7.39 shipped: Pampers Splashers Swim Diapers Size 3-4 (24-count) – $10.49
-Save 15% with Amazon Mom Discount
-Save 5% with + Free Shipping with Subscribe & Save
-Clip the $1 off coupon at the bottom of the page
Total = $7.39 shipped! Want to save big on swim diapers this year by reusing the ones you have instead of tossing them in the trash? Find out how by checking out The Swim Diaper Secret!! 
You can unsubscribe from Amazon Subscribe & Save anytime after the order ships by clicking on "Your Account" at the top right of the page and then clicking on "Manage Subscribe & Save Items." You must wait until after the order ships to unsubscribe or your order will be canceled. NOTE: The prices on Amazon can vary from one minute to the next. I can make no guarantees that the price will be the same as the one above when you click on the Amazon link. Let me know in the comments section below if the price changes and I will get the post updated as soon as possible. More great Amazon Deals! (Thanks, Saving with Shellie!)
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If you are in the market for a camcorder this one looks like an awesome option! Today only (4/3) you can get this Sony High Definition Handycam with Built In Projector for $398.99 with free shipping! (Ret. $599) This is the first time I’ve seen a video camera with a built in projector, but it looks like it would be really fun to have in a camcorder! The reviews are awesome too, with an average of 4.3 stars out of 228 customer reviews! This is also the lowest it has ever been priced on Amazon, and looks like it is typically priced between $500 – $600 at other online retailers. Select super-saver shipping to get this item shipped free or get free 2-day shipping with Amazon Prime. Here are some of the product’s features: - 3-inch LCD display
- 8.9 megapixel still image; 30X Optical, 55X Extended Zoom
- Touch-screen Clear Photo LCD display
- 1920 x 1080 Full HD Recording
- Up to 3 hours of recording with 16GB embedded Flash Memory
Click to see this deal on Amazon! Be sure to order this by today (4/3) if you decide you would like to get it. 
More great Amazon Deals!
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Reach Floss Coupons There is a new $1 off any 2 Reach Floss coupon available to print that you can use to get Reach Floss for only 25¢ at Walgreens starting next week! (4/7) There is a Balance Rewards deal where you get 3,000 points when you buy 2 Reach Total Care floss or toothbrushes, and there is also a Register Rewards deal where you can get $1 (wyb 2), $2 (wyb 3), or $3 (wyb 4) back depending on how many you purchase. Here is how you can work those deals to get Reach Total Care Floss for only 25¢ at Walgreens: Buy 4 Reach Total Care Dental Floss @ $3 each
Use TWO $1/2 Reach Floss printable coupons
Pay $10 out of pocket, get back 6,000 Balance Rewards Points ($6) and $3 in Register Rewards
25¢ each after coupons, Balance Rewards, and RR’s! Remember you can print two coupons per computer by coming back to this post and clicking on the link a second time after the first print. Be sure to check this week’s Walgreens Coupon Matchups as well! (Thanks, For The Mommas!)
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If you’re in the market for a laptop backpack there this awesome deal on a high quality Wenger SwissGear Laptop Backpack for only $49.99 plus free shipping is still available! (Ret. $169) The reviews on this are really good as well, with an average 4.3 stars out of 61 customer reviews! Select super-saver shipping to get this item shipped free or get free 2-day shipping with Amazon Prime. Click to see this deal on Amazon! - Padded laptop sleeve protects most 15″ laptops
- File sleeves help organize files, binder, magazines, etc.
- Airflow back system and padded shoulder straps provide extra comfort
- Water bottle pocket with elastic mesh construction accommodates various size water bottles
NOTE: The prices on Amazon can vary from one minute to the next. I can make no guarantees that the price will be the same as the one above when you click on the Amazon link. Let me know in the comments section below if the price changes and I will get the post updated as soon as possible. More great Amazon Deals!
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There are TWO Weight Watchers Coupons available to print for $1/1 Weight Watchers Frozen Novelty Item and $1/1 Weight Watchers Cheese or Cream Cheese Items! I know a lot of you guys are always looking for Weight Watchers coupons, so this should help you save while doing the Weight Watchers system. Click each link below to print the coupon: Remember to print two coupons per computer by coming back to this post and clicking on the link a second time after the first print. More great Printable Store Coupons!
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