Have you witnessed your mom, dad or grandparents having trouble managing money on a day-to-day basis? Are you worried that they may become vulnerable to scams or identity theft? What would happen if you had to suddenly take over management of your parent’s finances—paying bills and managing their money? There’s not only the day-to-day management […]
A deferred annuity is a contract between you and a life insurance company. Funds are exchanged for a promise to provide a competitive rate of interest with a minimum interest rate guarantee while guaranteeing the principal investment as well. The benefit payments don’t start until perhaps 10 or 20 years down the road. The longer […]
If you run a business, you need to know about the following forms. Form W-2: Employers must complete a Form W-2 for each employee. These wages and taxes are reported annually on the W-2. However, W-2s aren’t filed directly with the IRS. Instead, employers file W-2s with the Social Security Administration (typically by Jan. 31), […]
Sales tax is inherent in almost all small businesses. No matter how remote or small your business, you are liable for collecting sales tax within your footprint. Until recently, it had long been the rule that states cannot collect sales tax from vendors that sell products in their state, unless the vendor had a physical […]
The IRS and state tax authorities have made significant strides in curbing individual identity theft over the last several years. With a decrease in individual identity theft, cyberattacks against businesses are on the upswing now. Here are some simple ways business taxpayers can help protect their data from hackers. Trends in ID Theft In February, […]
Feeling the urge to purge? Summer’s coming, so it’s likely you’re wrapping up your spring cleaning before your summer fun begins. April 17, 2018 was the deadline for individuals and C-corporations to file their federal income tax returns for 2017 (or to file for an extension). Before you throw out your old financial records, however, […]
On December 22, 2017, President Trump signed the new tax reform bill, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, into law. This new tax law brought big changes for both individuals and companies. In general, the changes to individual provisions expire at the end of 2025, but the corporate changes are permanent. While new the new […]
Addressing your tax liability effectively requires tax planning throughout the year. Those business owners who reap the most benefits consider their taxes year-round, rather than waiting to focus on tax payments only a few weeks before the filing due date. A typical small business qualifies for roughly a dozen tax deductions. For example, you can […]
As the summer ends, many students are gearing up to go off to college. It’s an exciting time for recent high school graduates and returning students alike, but as we all know, higher education comes at a price. To help offset some of these expenses, the Internal Revenue Code offers two federal income tax credits […]
Many homeowners have considered becoming a landlord. It’s an attractive option if your local real estate market is surging and rental rates are strong, especially if you’re already thinking about relocation or downsizing from your current home. In a perfect world, you’ll be able to shelter most or all of your rental income with tax […]