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To Amend or Not Amend?

Is it always a good idea to amend your tax return if you find an error? There’s usually an element of relief after your annual tax return has been filed. But what do you do if you find an error on your tax return? Should you always file an amended return? Here...

Tax Savings for Non-Itemizers

Can’t itemize? There are still tax breaks for you A common misconception in tax filing has been that if you use the Standard Deduction versus itemizing your deductions you now have few additional benefits available to reduce your tax bill. This is often not the...

Tips to Organize Your Tax Records

Creating order out of chaos. As important tax records start filling mailboxes, how can you make sure your tax preparation goes smoothly and efficiently this year? Here are some tips. Keep it all in one place. It seems obvious, but how often have you found yourself...
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Round 2 FAQ

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Round 2 FAQ

On Monday, January 11, 2021 the SBA re-opened the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Over the past few weeks, we have been busy understanding and preparing for the most important questions you might have about receiving a Second Draw PPP Loan for your small...

Time to Launch Your Tax Strategy

Consider conducting a final tax planning review now to see if you can still take actions to minimize your taxes this year. Here are some ideas to get you started. Assess your income. Begin by determining how your income this year will compare to last year. Then apply...

Switching Jobs? Here’s What To Do With Your 401(k)

Suppose you’re switching jobs if you were furloughed because of the pandemic or you’re simply searching for greener pastures. If you have a 401(k) from your soon-to-be former employer, you must decide what to do with your retirement account when you leave. Here are...

Is a Tax Trap Lurking in Your Paycheck?

Does your paycheck look a little higher than normal? If so, it could be a tax trap. The Problem A payroll tax deferral beginning September 1 was recently signed via a presidential executive order. This deferral of the employee’s portion of Social Security will...

Find a Budget Method That Works

Which unique method of budgeting will work for you? You have your own unique personality, preferences and lifestyle. Likewise, how you manage and organize your finances can have its own personality, including how you budget. Here are five different methods of...

Great Tips to Improve Your Credit Score

You’re ready to take out a loan to buy a house, a car or get a credit card. You fill out the application and wait to hear back from your bank on its decision whether to loan you the money. And then you get the dreaded phone call. Your credit score wasn’t high enough...

IRS Announces Common Tax Scams

The IRS recently announced its 2020 edition of its annual Dirty Dozen list of tax scams with a special emphasis on aggressive and evolving schemes related to COVID-19 tax relief, including Economic Impact Payments. Here are six of the more common scams. Phishing....