Consumer Resources
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Financial Literacy
NHSCPA participates in a nationwide effort to help consumers become money-wise managers. The following links are tools to help you with financial decisions-whether you’re starting college, a new business or retiring-and anywhere in between.
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Money Management Articles 
Money Management articles provide financial tips on a broad range of topics. Kids going to college? Own a small business? Buying a new house? Money Management articles can help. Take a look at some recently published articles, or use the search function on the web site to find information about a specific topic.
Find a CPA
The Find A CPA Directory is an interactive database of participating MSCPA members. Individuals and business owners can use this directory to find the perfect CPA to partner with. Find A CPA in your area that specializes in a particular service or industry.
Everyone Can Use a Helping Hand
Managing your finances is a lifelong journey. The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants with Support from the NHSCPA presents 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy. This web site offers lots of information in the form of articles, FAQs and tools to help you make financial decisions at every stage of your life.
Home Office Deduction Can Lower Your Tax Bill, but Strict Rules Apply
Taxpayers who work from home may qualify for the home-office deduction, which means they can deduct from their income part of their expenses for operating an office in their home. However, the rules covering the deduction are complex. Here is an overview from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Tax Tips for Active Duty Military Personnel, Spouses and Veterans
The U.S. government offers special tax relief to members of the U.S. armed forces and veterans in recognition of their sacrifices to protect our nation. The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants offers the following information about those tax breaks so that active and retired military personnel and their families can get the benefits they deserve.
Recovery Act Tax Saving Tool
Did you know that there are more than a dozen Recovery Act tax cuts working families can take advantage of this tax season? For some taxpayers, this could mean thousands of dollars in tax savings.
New Hampshire Jump$tart Coalition
The New Hampshire Jump$tart Coalition seeks to improve the personal financial literacy of young adults. NH Jump$tart evaluates the financial literacy of young adults; develops, disseminates and encourages the use of standards for grades K-College; and promotes the teaching of personal finance.
Feed the Pig
The NHSCPA, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and other state CPA societies are partnering with the Ad Council encouraging Americans aged 25 – 34 to Feed the Pig as a key step to building a solid financial future. This website is designed to help you do just that – feed your piggy bank! You’ll find fun tools, a quiz, tons of tips and other resources. They will all help you think through your spending and saving habits, identify ways you can start saving and commit to making changes that will reduce your debt and grow your savings.
How to Choose a Tax Return Preparer and Avoid Preparer Fraud
FS-2010-3, January 2010 Taxpayers who decide they need assistance when preparing a tax return should choose a tax preparer with care and caution. Even if a return was prepared by an outside individual or firm, taxpayers should remember that they are legally responsible for what they file with the Internal Revenue Service.
Now Available! A Guide to Financial Decisions: Implementing an End-of-Life Plan
This guide introduces the fundamental topics related to managing the period leading up to the end of life, such as designating guardianship for children; selecting the best life insurance plan; and establishing appropriate title holders for assets and business interests.