Hear Emily Petty and Matt Bellomo discuss tax planning issues for those who are working. Our checklist highlights things you may not have considered that can have a tax impact, planning opportunities, tax saving tips, and more. From family and filing issues to state-specific issues, our quick video … [Read more...]
Video: Tax Planning Issues for the Working
Qualified Charitable Distributions from IRAs
Did you know that if you are 70½ or older you can make tax-free charitable donations directly from your IRA? You can donate to qualified charitable organizations by making a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) from an IRA directly to the organization. You can exclude up to $100,000 … [Read more...]
Where is my stimulus payment?
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to affect our country and local communities, we want to provide some clarity to the tax-related provisions of the CARES Act. The "economic impact payments" for individuals have garnered the most interest and have received a great deal of media attention over … [Read more...]
Establishing an Emergency Fund
Crises always seem to strike at the worst time. The next time you need unexpected car maintenance or a new HVAC system ASAP, a financial safety net could be in place to provide some resolution to these financial stressors. This can be accomplished by establishing and maintaining a cash reserve that … [Read more...]
The Scoop on Recovery Rebates
You've probably heard that IRS will be making millions of "economic impact payments" (also called "recovery rebates") in the coming months to help people stay afloat during this time of economic uncertainty related to the COVID-19 crisis. Here's what you need to know about this program. Amount of … [Read more...]