Whether it’s hacking into your bank account, making fraudulent purchases with your credit card, or filing unemployment claims under your name, identity theft occurs all the time. At Windward, we frequently hear from clients that are victims of identity theft and are left to clean up the mess … [Read more...]
Dealing with Identity Theft
Recorded Webinar: Charitable Year-End Considerations
Have questions about tax law changes impacting charitable contributions? Key Conversations: Tax-Smart Charitable Giving Strategies Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) Donor-Advised Funds Presenters: Darrell Tierney, CFP® CPA Matt Bellomo, CPA … [Read more...]
How does the tax strategy of deduction bunching work?
Deduction bunching The strategy of deduction bunching is aimed at shifting the timing of deductible expenses by bunching them together within the same year, to surpass the standard deduction amount. The goal is to time your deductions in such a way that you can itemize every few years, while … [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...]
Recorded Webinar: How Might the November Election Affect My Portfolio and Financial Plan?
The November election will take place during a global pandemic, and a recessionary economy. What was discussed during this webinar: • Are there wealth management plan changes that should be considered now and in the coming months? • Are there tax planning moves I should consider? • Is it … [Read more...]