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Thanksgiving Cues for Every Catoosa County Person
I love Thanksgiving. I don’t love Thanksgiving. Both are equally true. A lot of it comes down to sharing a meal with our Catoosa County family and...
Julie Franklin’s Guide to Divorce and Taxes
We’re not the only ones who can get festive this time of year. In the spirit of giving, the IRS recently released important updates for the...
Non-filing Isn’t a Good Option for Catoosa County Taxpayers
The events of 2020 were both a reprieve for Northwestern GA taxpayers (like you) and a nightmare for tax pros (like me). And the complications of...
Before Turning Catoosa County Homes Into Short Term Rentals
The real estate market is tough in general right now. With less loans being dealt out and a shortage of homes for sale, both buyers and sellers are...
How Catoosa County Givers Can Guard Against Fake Charities
There’s been an extraordinary surge of fakers this year. The explosion of AI along with more sophisticated scams can make it feel like you have to...
Julie Franklin’s Tips to Avert Financial Crisis
I gotta say, every time I hear a new disaster being reported on the news, I am struck by how different my daily existence is from the devastation I...
Preparing for Disasters: A Guide for Catoosa County Residents
Though last month was officially National Preparedness Month, it’s sad to think that just about every month these days reminds us about preparing...
How the Government Shutdown Affects Catoosa County Taxpayers
This week, my staff and I are pausing to celebrate that the chapter has closed on 2022’s filing. It was probably over for you back in April, but my...
Franklin’s Taxpayer Bill of Rights Breakdown
This is the week when tax filing mess-ups hit the fan again. The tax extension deadline on Monday, October 16 will still see Catoosa County people...