Be Prepared. Audits Still Happen.

Be Prepared. Audits Still Happen.

Better to be surprised now than during an audit Before you file away your tax return and all its related records, now is the time to make a final review of the material. This can be in either paper or digital form as long as you know where it is, it’s securely...
Age (not death!) and Taxes

Age (not death!) and Taxes

Age does matter, when it comes to tax obligations One of the elements that make our Federal Tax Code so hard to follow is that different laws apply to you based on you or your dependents’ age. To help you navigate through some of this maze, here is a chart that...
Leveraging Kiddie Tax Rules

Leveraging Kiddie Tax Rules

PLUS: Small Business Judicial ALERT The beginning of each year is a great time to start next year’s tax planning. One area to help reduce your tax obligation, that benefits from an early in the year start, is leveraging your kids to the fullest using the kiddie...
Tax Shifting Ideas to Reduce Your Bill to Uncle Sam

Tax Shifting Ideas to Reduce Your Bill to Uncle Sam

Is there a taxable income reduction idea you can use? Many tax experts talk about shifting your tax burden from one year to the next. While in theory it may make sense, how can you make it work for you in practice? The concept Since the tax code is complex in its...
15 Year-End Tax Tips

15 Year-End Tax Tips

At the end of each year there are a number of things to consider that may have a positive impact on your tax obligation. Here is a list of fifteen ideas that may be worth a quick review. 1. Make last minute charitable donations. Pay attention to your itemized...
Estate Taxes: What EVERYONE Should Know

Estate Taxes: What EVERYONE Should Know

Most taxpayers ignore the federal estate tax, thinking they will never be touched by it. Unfortunately, you do this at your own peril. Why? Because states often have this tax AND politicians have a habit of frequently changing the rules. The most recent change is...