The IRS Data Theft Problem
The IRS Data Theft Problem Here's how to minimize your risk What better place for online thieves to target than a database that contains 300 million+ Social Security numbers and a treasure trove of financial information? The IRS has 52 Internet applications to help...
You NEED These Documents to File Your Taxes!
You NEED These Documents to File Your Taxes! It’s easy to get inundated with documents during tax season. You can receive documents from many different organizations, including employers, financial institutions and others. Many documents are now also being sent via...
How to Set Up Your Business Accounting System
How to Set Up Your Business Accounting System You've done the hard work. You have a new business idea or you've found an existing business to purchase. Want to help ensure your business success? Pay attention to correctly setting up your business' accounting system....
New W-4 Creates Questions for Human Resources
New W-4 Creates Questions for Human Resources With the major Form W-4 overhaul for 2020, you may field questions from your employees. While it’s not your responsibility to provide tax advice to your employees, it’s good to be prepared to help answer common questions...
SECURE Act: New Rules Mean Saving More for Retirement
New Rules Mean Saving More for Retirement The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act, also known as the SECURE Act, was passed by Congress in late December 2019. Here are some of the features in the new legislation that will help you save more for...
Valentine’s Day Trivia
Valentine's Day Trivia Saints, dogs and cash all play a role Cupid, candy hearts, flowers and chocolates are common items associated with Valentine’s Day. According to the National Retail Federation, Americans now spend more than $20 billion lavishing gifts on their...
Finding the Balance of Income vs Spending
Finding the Balance of Income vs Spending The IRS primer every voter should know Every year the IRS publishes instructions to prepare your Form 1040, individual tax return. The publication for 2019 is a whopping 108 pages! On page 103 of the IRS booklet is a summary...
How the Lottery Preys on Americans
How the Lottery Preys on Americans The Highest Taxed Money in America If you were told to voluntarily pay 75% of your wages to government-sponsored programs for the rare chance of getting everyone else's remaining 25%, would you do it? Most everyone enjoys dreaming of...
Prioritize Inventory Management
Prioritize Inventory Management Extraordinarily low interest rates and a rapidly evolving business climate has made inventory management a lost art. Other business initiatives may seem to be more urgent and impactful, but in reality, mastering inventory levels is a...
Fail-Proof Your New Year’s Resolutions
Fail-Proof Your New Year's Resolutions New Year’s resolutions get a bad rap — and for good reason. They are wildly unsuccessful. Millions of people have well-intentioned aspirations for the new year, but only about one in 10 actually accomplish their goal, according...