‘Tis the Season for Gift Card Scams
Beware this holiday season! While gift cards top wish lists, scammers are on the prowl. Protect your festive cheer from these grinches.
2023 Year-End Tax Planning Opportunities Are Here
Before you become distracted with the seasonal celebrations, it may be in your best interest to consider year-end tax moves that can benefit you for both 2022—2023 and 2023—2024.
Taxes and Holiday Gift Giving
The holiday season is customarily a time of giving gifts, whether to your favorite charity, family members or others. Some gifts even provide a variety of tax benefits.
Tax Deductions for Content Creators: The Wild Side of Write-Offs
Is your parakeet internet famous? Is bird seed a tax deduction? Content creators must meet highly specific requirements to legally take some of these tax deductions.
Mutual Funds vs. Individual Stocks in the Modern Investment Landscape
You might be able to buy and sell individual stocks on a phone app, but you must still do due diligence, researching each of the stocks you want to own.
When Should You Review Your Estate Plan?
An estate plan is a map that explains how you want your personal and financial affairs to be handled in the event of your incapacity or death. Due to its importance and because circumstances change over time, you should periodically review your estate plan and update it as needed.
Most Medicare Costs Are Increasing in 2024
Premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for Original Medicare generally change every year. Here’s a look at some of the costs that will apply in 2024.
IRS Provides Employers Way to Withdraw Dubious ERC Claims
Many business owners have fallen victim to aggressive marketing of the Employee Retention Credit by marketers or promoters and may have filed ineligible claims. The latest guidance from the IRS includes a procedure for withdrawing a claim.
Home Energy Audit Tax Benefits
If you’ve been thinking of making home improvements that include energy efficiency improvements, you may qualify for some substantial income tax credits.
Medical Debt and Your Credit Report
Did you know that consumers are contacted by debt collectors about medical bills more than any other type of debt? Fortunately, there have been changes to the way medical debt is reported on credit reports.