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IRS Audits: What You Need to Know
The tax deadline is now behind us. Yet, some individuals and business owners are always worried about if they did everything correctly to avoid getting audited by the IRS. Filing taxes can be complex and some tax codes can be… Read Now >>
Rollovers as Business Startups (ROBS)—Advantages & Disadvantages
June 29, 2022
If you are looking to start your own business or acquire ownership shares in an existing business, you may be able to utilize your 401(k) or IRA account. Rollovers as Business Startups (aka “ROBS”) allow you to invest your retirement… Read Now >>
How to Prepare for Market Volatility
June 22, 2022
Market volatility can be scary to even the most experienced investor. The stock market has been on a wild roller coaster ride in recent years, though it’s not really anything out of the ordinary when you look at historic trends.… Read Now >>
How Will Inflation and a Possible Recession Affect the Stock Market?
June 15, 2022
The economy is very interesting right now. We’re in a period of strong economic recovery coming out of the pandemic. The unemployment rate is only 3.6% and employee wages continue to rise. Consumers are spending a lot. Yet, these factors… Read Now >>
What Happens After the Worst Years for the Stock Market?
June 8, 2022
2022 has been a very rough year for the stock market. The S&P 500 closed at an all-time high on the first trading day of the year (January 3). It’s been nothing but bad ever since. The S&P has experienced… Read Now >>
Inflation: The Biggest Threat to Your Financial Independence
June 2, 2022
It’s no secret that high inflation rates have been affecting our economy. There are numerous factors at play, including the economic recovery coming out of the pandemic. The stock market has taken major hits. The cost of living is rising… Read Now >>
Understanding the NIIT for Rental Property Owners
May 18, 2022
If you are subject to the federal net investment income tax (NIIT), you could be paying as much as 3.8% more on your income taxes. Rental property owners are often subject to this additional tax, depending on their total income… Read Now >>
The Tax Benefits of Donor-Advised Funds
May 11, 2022
Recent tax code changes have made it harder to deduct charitable donations to 501(c)(3) organizations like churches and other nonprofits. You want to support your favorite charities, but it is also important to have the tax benefits that should be… Read Now >>
Personal vs. Business Tax Planning—The Differences to Understand
May 4, 2022
If you own a business—no matter how big or small—there are important things you need to know when it comes to tax planning and filling. We are all used to the individual tax return process with the April 15 deadline.… Read Now >>
What Does “Financial Independence” Mean to You?
April 29, 2022
The answer to this question might be slightly different for everyone. It’s a deeply personal concept. For some, the idea of financial independence revolves around living on a yacht in the Mediterranean. For others, it simply means their financial needs… Read Now >>
How to Increase Earnings on Your Tax Refund
April 20, 2022
It’s always nice to get a big income tax refund from the IRS and/or your state’s tax board. The big question is what will you do with this money? A lot of people like to spend it on something frivolous.… Read Now >>
