Five Big Tax Mistakes

Five Big Tax Mistakes

Don’t let them happen to you! Every year taxpayers are hit with tax surprises that could be avoided if they just knew the rules. Here are five big ones that are easy to avoid with some simple planning. Mistake #1. Withholding too little. This results in a tax...
Clues You are About to be Scammed

Clues You are About to be Scammed

Mention the word IRS and everyone’s blood pressure tends to go up a bit. Unfortunately, thieves know this too and often use the IRS as a threat to get you to fall for their latest scam. Every year the IRS mentions their dirty dozen tax scams and repeatedly tries...
An Option to Deduct Summer Activity Expenses

An Option to Deduct Summer Activity Expenses

Don’t forget to save receipts The kids are out of school, which means now is a great time to review the rules to deduct eligible summer activities on your tax return. Tax deductible related daycare expenses through the use of the Child and Dependent Care Credit...
Reminder: Second Quarter Estimated Taxes Are Due

Reminder: Second Quarter Estimated Taxes Are Due

Now is the time to make your estimated tax payment If you have not already done so, now is the time to review your tax situation and make an estimated quarterly tax payment using Form 1040-ES. The second quarter due date is now here. Due date: Monday, June 17, 2024...
Roth versus Traditional IRA: Which is Better?

Roth versus Traditional IRA: Which is Better?

For most taxpayers, you have until April 15th of the following year to contribute up to $7,000 ($8,000 if age 50 or over) into a Traditional IRA or a Roth IRA. Is an IRA an option worth considering for you? If so, which is better? Traditional IRA A Traditional IRA is...