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Where's Your Refund?
Starting Your Own Business?
Where's Your Refund?
To check on the status of your refund, please click on one of the following links. You will need your Social Security Number, filing status and the amount of your refund shown on your return.
- Internal Revenue Service - Click on "Where's My Refund?" near the top of the page.
- Maryland - Click on the "online" link in the first paragraph.
- District of Columbia - Enter the information requested and click on "Sign In".
- Virginia - Enter the information requested and click on "Check Refund".
Starting Your Own Business?
Many people dream of starting their own business—of truly becoming their own boss. Planned and executed correctly, doing so can be both financially and personally rewarding. On the other hand, there are many pitfalls and mistakes that can all too often bring a premature end to such dreams.
One important way that new business owners can improve their chances of success is talk to an accountant. At MJW, we specialize in helping new businesses get off to a good start by providing valuable guidance on a number of critical issues, including deadlines, filing requirements that come with incorporating a business, and alternatives for avoiding such requirements. We can also help the new business owner understand some of the other important considerations—such as the type of license even a small consulting business may require, new taxes that may apply, and many other matters.
Make no mistake: being your own boss is great—but getting the right advice early on can make a huge difference. At MJW, we've advised many individuals who are just starting out—and we will be happy to help you, as well.
New Business Resources
Below are some links to northern Virginia county and city government websites, where you can find useful information about the requirements for licensing your business and various related resources.
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Free 2010 Tax Planning Guide
At MJW, we help clients not only minimize their tax obligations for the previous tax year, but also optimize their tax position moving forward. We invite you to download a free online copy of the 2009 Tax Planning Guide, full of reliable tax planning tips and insights into 2008's financial bailout package and Housing Assistance Tax Act, capital gains and losses, traditional and Roth IRAs and more.
To download your copy, please click here.