Understanding Tax Terms: Installment Sales

Understanding Tax Terms: Installment Sales

If you use an installment sale to help sell property, you can benefit from tax deferral and possibly lower your overall tax bill. But you need to watch out for certain tax traps if you do. Installment sale defined Generally, you create an installment sale when you...
Summer Tax Tips for Everyone

Summer Tax Tips for Everyone

Summer is usually the time for relaxing, but it can also be a time for tax savings, especially if you’re still reeling from an unexpectedly large tax bill in April. Here are four timely tips: Rent your home. If you rent out your main home or a vacation home part of...
Ideas to Protect your Social Security Number

Ideas to Protect your Social Security Number

SSN theft is still a major problem! With the dramatic increase in identity theft, now is a great time to remind yourself of the basics to reduce the risk of having your Social Security number (SSN) stolen. Here are some ideas. Do not carry your Social Security card...

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 16, 2025...
Making Bad News Good Tax News

Making Bad News Good Tax News

With the pending tariffs and turbulent markets, the last thing on most taxpayers minds is tax planning. But in the midst of all this turmoil is the potential for tax saving activity available to those willing to plan accordingly. Here is what you need to know. In a...