Tax Credit or Tax Deduction: Understand the Difference
Tax Credit or Tax Deduction: Understand the Difference Tax credits are some of the most valuable tools around to help cut your tax bill. But figuring out how to use these credits on your tax return can get complicated very quickly. Here's what you need to know....
Protect Your Valuables BEFORE Thieves Arrive
Protect Your Valuables BEFORE Thieves Arrive If you are concerned about protecting your valuables, here are several suggestions to consider for protecting them from would-be thieves: Rent a safe deposit box. It may make sense to keep seldom worn jewelry, coins and...
Debt Relief and Taxes
Debt Relief and Taxes What everyone should know Negotiating to decrease or zero out a credit card bill or other loan balance can help relieve a tough financial situation, but it can also give way to an unexpected tax bill. Here's a quick review of various debt...
Early Mortgage Payoff: Small Payments Can Save You Big Money
Early Mortgage Payoff: Small Payments Can Save You Big Money Small payments can save you big money when paying off your mortgage. With 30-year fixed rates reaching levels not seen in 25 years, adding even just a little extra to your monthly payment can significantly...
2024 Form W-9 & 1099 Reminder
It is that time of year when you need to start preparing for issuing 1099-NECs and 1099-MISC. Early preparation assists you (or us if we are preparing on your behalf) in making sure your 1099s are prepared accurately and filed timely. Q. Who is subject to receive a...
Banks Won’t Always Save You from Scams
Banks Won't Always Save You from Scams It's easy to feel secure about the money you deposit with a bank you’ve come to trust. After all, most banks and credit unions offer certain levels of protection against fraudulent transactions. Banks, however, won’t protect you...
Beware of Scammers Targeting Your Tax Info, Warns IRS
Beware of Scammers Targeting Your Tax Info, Warns IRS Social media is an easy way for scammers and others to try encouraging people to pursue some really bad ideas, and that includes ways to magically increase your tax refund. – IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel Tax...
Increasing the Worth of Your Most Valuable Asset
Increasing the Worth of Your Most Valuable Asset If someone asks what your most valuable asset is, your answer might be your house, vehicle, or investment portfolio. But there's another answer to this question that's worth considering – yourself. As you seek out...
Expand Your Professional Vocabulary
Expand Your Professional Vocabulary In our fast-moving world, using concise yet descriptive words and phrases can be very powerful when communicating important thoughts and ideas. While the term can incite eye-rolls if overused, certain words and associated phrases...
5 Little-Known IRA Opportunities You Should Know About
5 Little-Known IRA Opportunities You Should Know About IRAs can be a powerful tool to lower your taxes while helping you save for retirement. Here are 5 little-known opportunities about IRAs that can help you and other family members save even more when contributing...