Simplicity News February 2007

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I am pleased to report that my weekly radio show, Organization Nation is going strong and I just LOVE doing it! A few of the topics I've covered are closet organizing, clothing consignment, overcoming procrastination, and many many more.

Plus, I have guest experts nearly every week, so be sure to tune in for great ideas, inspiration and tips! And, if YOU have an idea for a radio show topic, I'd love to hear it!

Be sure to tune in every Tuesday at noon Eastern and 9:00 a.m. Pacific to learn more call in with your questions! This week's topic is Organizing Products Scoop! I'll be talking about new, cool, and innovative organizing products, services and resources. I'll also have a mystery guest in studio with me (maybe two of 'em!) so don't miss it!

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The Beatles wrote all about it in 1966 and it's still true today. January 31st has come and gone and in case you didn't know, that's the deadline for employers to have sent out W-2 forms to employees. It's also the signal for tax accountants all over the country to begin hunkering down, stocking up on Power Bars, and getting ready for their busiest time of year. Yes, I mean TAX TIME! Getting a root canal,going out on the town with Michael Richards and preparing taxes  are high on everyone's list of "Things I'd Love To Do This Month!" Woohoo! 

A long-time subscriber, Grace Simms of Birmingham Alabama writes, "I would like to hear about what to do with old bills and tax materials.  How long to keep them and how to store them."

Grace, this is a very common question. As for retention of tax materials and paper work, I always refer my clients to the IRS personal document retention guidelines (Publication 552) on the IRS web site.

If you're a business, check out Publication 583 for the same guidelines as they apply to you. To store your tax returns and supporting documents, because they're personal information, I'd recommend keeping them... (click here to continue the article) 

Monica will be hosting the 2007 HGTV Get Organized Spring Challenge on the HGTV Internet Message Boards. The challenge begins April 2, 2007 and will run for eight weeks, so sign up now to take the challenge and get your organizing questions answered week by week!

Monica Ricci is an Organizing Expert, Speaker and Author of the book Organize Your Office In No Time. She is the founder of Catalyst Organizing, LLC, an Atlanta based company. You can see Monica on the popular HGTV show, MISSION:Organization and listen to her weekly radio show, Organization Nation online Tuesdays at noon Eastern Time..

For media interviews, appearances, product endorsements, or to schedule Monica to speak to your conference, employees, or association, contact her at 770-569-2642 or by email.

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