Ukraine War SitRep, Part 2
Who is winning the war in Ukraine? Everyone knows the answer, right? The Situation Report (SitRep) is that Ukraine is losing, correct? Maybe. Let’s figure it out. To do this,… Read More
Community Blogs
Handling Large Cash Transactions
A reminder for businesses: Within 15 days of a $10,000 transaction, you must use IRS Form 8300 to report the transactions. If you file electronically, forms are delivered to the… Read More
A Strategy to Raise Your Medical Expense Deduction
With a little planning, you may be able to boost your itemized medical expense deduction when you file your 2024 tax return next year. Only eligible expenses exceeding 7.5% of… Read More
Have You Recently Reviewed Your Life Insurance Needs?
At one time, life insurance played a much larger part in an estate plan than it does now. Why? Families would often use life insurance payouts to pay estate taxes.… Read More
Organizing Your Household and Family’s Activities
Practical strategies for better organization and less stress When should I go grocery shopping or put in the order for pickup? What time is Johnny’s basketball game? Who is taking… Read More
Retirement Saving Options for Your Small Business
If you’re looking for a retirement plan for yourself and your employees but worried about the financial commitment and administrative burdens involved, there are some options to consider. One possibility… Read More
Good, Bad and Surprising News from the War in Ukraine, Part 1
This past month the war in Ukraine passed five important but terrible milestones: two years since the war began; 400,000 Russian soldiers killed or very seriously wounded; about 180,000 Ukrainian… Read More
Deductions vs. Credits: What’s the Difference?
One of the most common misunderstandings about filing an income tax return is the difference between deductions and credits. Deductions reduce the amount of a taxpayer’s income before tax is… Read More
What is a Family Trust and How Do You Set One Up?
Family trusts, also known as living trusts or revocable trusts, can be valuable tools for managing and distributing assets. However, it’s vital to consider individual circumstances and goals when deciding… Read More
Tracking Down Donation Substantiation
If you’re like many Americans, your mailbox may have been filling up in recent weeks with letters from your favorite charities acknowledging your 2023 donations. But what happens if you… Read More
How to Secure a Tax Benefit with the QBI Deduction
QBI may sound like the name of a TV quiz show. But it’s actually the acronym for “qualified business income,” which can trigger a tax deduction for some small business… Read More
Blog: Iowa’s Caitlin Clark Brings Good Times to Maryland’s Xfinity Center
The 3rd ranked University of Iowa Women’s Basketball team rolled into a sold-out University of Maryland’s Xfinity Center on Saturday, Feb. 3 to challenge the Lady Terps in an arena… Read More