Community Blogs

Sometimes, taxpayers must call the IRS about a tax matter. As part of the IRS’s ongoing efforts to keep taxpayer data secure from identity thieves, IRS phone assistors take great… Read More

The 2023 Senior Safety Forum recognizing and supporting World Elder Abuse Awareness Day included participants across the county both virtually and in-person. This was the county’s 13th annual forum to… Read More

Teens and young adults often go into business for themselves over the summer or after school. This work can include babysitting, lawn mowing, dog walking, or other part-time or temporary… Read More

Are you approaching retirement age and wondering where you can retire to make your retirement nest egg last longer? Retiring abroad may be the answer. But first, it’s important to… Read More

Many businesses hire workers for only part of the year, especially in the summer. The IRS classifies these employees as seasonal workers, defined as employees performing labor or services on… Read More

Tanks! Tanks! Tanks!  F-16s! F-16s! F-16s!  If you read the world’s press, you would think that numerous main battle tanks and F-16 jets, largely withheld by the U.S. and NATO… Read More

Nearly $1.5 billion in refunds remain unclaimed because some people haven’t filed their 2019 tax returns yet. Under the law, taxpayers usually have three years to file and claim their… Read More

Do you want to capture a higher yield amid rising interest rates? You may want to consider a Treasury Bill ladder. Treasury bills are low-risk investments, have predictable returns, and… Read More

Business owners and employees often have questions about what to do with an employee’s home when they move to a new job location. Here are some answers. Employees Most employers… Read More

This past month I had a gratifying but shocking experience down in my native state of Alabama. I traveled to the state capital of Montgomery, having been invited to attend… Read More

Many parents are looking for ways to save for their child’s education, and a 529 Plan is an excellent way to do so. Even better is that, thanks to the… Read More

Mornings can be chaotic, especially when you must be responsible for kids or other people and ensuring everyone is ready in the morning on time. As a parent, it’s important… Read More