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Welcome to our blog! Here you will find useful information about our office as well as articles of interest. Whether you want to see if we're open on an upcoming holiday or check out ideas from the industry or emerging trends, you can read about it here. And once in a while, we may throw in a movie review or some other surprise. So keep checking in. We’re glad to have you reading along.
Year End Giving Reminder: Special 2021 Tax Deduction Helps Most Taxpayers
Year End Giving Reminder: Special 2021 Tax Deduction Helps Most Taxpayers Get a Charitable Deduction Even If They Don't Itemize The Internal Revenue Services today reminded taxpayers that a special tax provision will allow more...
Read MoreA Message From Mike - Now Open in Our New Location
Now, after many years in one location we are making a change ourselves. It is long past the time that we have needed to upgrade and enlarge our office space. Now it is done. We have moved all our staff and operations to a new location...
Read MoreIRS Encourages Taxpayers to Protect Themselves from Identity Theft by Obtaining IP PINs
On July 27th, the IRS released a notice requesting tax professionals to encourage their clients to voluntarily obtain IRS IP PIN numbers to protect against tax-related identity theft. This is a program offered by the IRS that helps...
Read MoreAdvanced Child Tax Credit Payment Tracker
The Advanced Child Tax Credit Payments have started going out. When it comes time to do your 2021 tax return, your tax professional is going to need to know how much you received. Use this Child Tax Credit Payment Tracker form...
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It’s the Perfect Time…
Summer brings the perfect time for BBQs with friends, fun in the sun, and making memories at the beach or pool. With the first half of the year in the rearview mirror, summer also gives us a chance to perform a mid-year assessment on...
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Avoid Becoming the Bank of Mom and Dad
You spend your whole life raising your children to be self-sufficient. You give them your time, your love, and your money to set them up for success. So, what do you do when your now-adult-child asks for financial aid?As more baby...
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Have Kids? What You Need to Know About the Advanced Child Tax Credit
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 expands the federal Child Tax Credit (CTC) rules. These changes are temporary and only apply to the 2021 tax year. This new law is intended to help out parents; but there are some important...
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How to pay your tax bill
Did you know you can pay your tax obligations online? Paying the IRS - There are five ways to pay your taxes to the IRS, including an option for paying your taxes in installments. Read about your options here. One option is to pay...
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Important 2020 Tax Updates
Over the past several days, there have been some major changes that impact 2020 tax returns. Here is what you need to know: Federal Tax Filing & Payment Deadline Extended for Individuals On March 17, 2021, the IRS announced that it...
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2021 Limits for IRAs, 401(k)s and More
On October 26, the Treasury Department released the 2021 adjusted figures for retirement account savings. Although these adjustments won’t bring any major changes, there are some minor elements to note.401(k)sThe salary deferral...
Read MoreIRA vs. 401(k): How to Choose
We know, at times, that retirement decisions can be confusing and there is substantial information surrounding the investment vehicles that can be utilized to reach your retirement goals. We thought we’d send along some...
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Income Tax Checklist to Stay on Track
Tax time is upon us and that means gathering all of your documents needed and getting them in one place to make filing your taxes as easy as possible. We thought it would be helpful to send along this handy checklist to help with that...
Read MoreI Can Help Lower Your Tax Burden
We all know that feeling when April rolls around each year: “I NEED to lower my taxes!”The good news is that there are some strategic planning strategies that can help. As part of our planning process, we work with our...
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Financial Resolutions for 2021
We wish you a happy new year! Despite a crazy year or perhaps because of it, many Americans will be making financial resolutions for 2021. If you’d like to put some of this year’s focus on financial goals but haven’t...
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COVID-19 Stimulus Package - What's Included?
Recently, the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill that provides greater unemployment benefits and additional stimulus payments to individuals and families, as well as more...
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