Why do we Pay Taxes?

Since 1950, individual income taxes have been the primary source of revenue for the U.S. federal government.  Along with payroll taxes, income taxes amount to about four-fifths of all federal revenue and are the essential fuel on which our government runs.  Don’t you feel better already?

The history of income taxes in the United States goes back to the Civil War when Abe Lincoln signed into law the nation’s first-ever tax on personal income to help pay for the Union war effort.  Eventually, in 1909 Congress passed the 16th amendment which allowed the federal government to tax individual personal income.

I just wanted you to know a bit of the history of American taxation as we approach the New Year and income tax time.  I hope that early in 2020 you will give me a call and set up an appointment to have your 2019 tax return prepared.  I am Las Vegas CPA Michael Mathews.  My office is located at 2620 Regatta Dr. Suite 102.  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of my friends current and future in Las Vegas.

When Do You Want to Know your Financial Situation?

For some people it is like going to the doctor to find out how your body is doing.  Some of us tend to put off our annual visit to a top-flight tax preparer fearing the worst.  So, without overstating the obvious, what are some of the primary reasons why you should make an appointment with Michael Mathews as soon as possible?

Among those reasons are –

1.  Early filers usually get larger refunds…that’s what the IRS says (You gonna argue?)

2.  You protect your refunds from identity theft.

3.  If you do have a tax bill you have time to plan.

4.  Very little “waiting until the last minute” stress.

These reasons (among others) should be motivation enough to call Las Vegas CPA and IRS tax accountant Michael Mathews.  People in every corridor of Clark County have trusted Michael to prepare their taxes and handle their accounting for years.  Make an appointment at his office located at 2620 Regatta Dr. Suite 102 in the beautiful Northwest by calling (702) 240-5237.   

Andrea Bocelli at the MGM Grand Garden Arena

Andrea Bocelli at the MGM Grand Garden Arena

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A rare live performance

One of the world's most successful classical crossover and multi-instrumentalist performers, Andrea Bocelli's passion for music has always been with him, since learning to play the piano as a young boy in Tuscany, Italy. Since then, he has gone on to sell 80 million records, win a Golden Globe Award and be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his services to Live Theatre.