In the News: Paying Uncle Sam with Plastic
Bil Lako explains the “convenience” of paying your tax debt with plastic in today’s Marietta Daily Journal. Read the Article.
Can I Provide Annuity Payments to My Heirs After I Die?
A stretch annuity can allow for the death benefit to be paid over several years, while the balance to continues to grow. Read more in this week’s Insurance Tip.
Keeping Track of Expiring and New Tax Provisions
A series of tax law changes began with 2011’s expiring provisions and include new laws starting in 2013. For a review, read this Tax Tip.
Election Year Tax Talk: Deciphering the Terminology
Taxes will be a hotly debated topic in the 2012 election. Here is a list of the topics candidates will likely discuss. Read more in this Tax Tip.
There's Still Time to Contribute to an IRA for 2011
There is still time to save $5,000 ($6,000 for age 50+) for retirement for the 2011 tax year. You have until April 17th. Learn more in this week’s Financial Tip.
It’s Not Too Late
It is March 2012, but you still have an opportunity to alter the outcome of your 2011 tax return. Learn more in this week’s Tax Tip.
How Should You Own Your Home?
You might be a homeowner, but how you legally own your home affects who receives it after your death. Read more in this Financial Tip.
Winter 2012 Statistics of Income Bulletin Now Available
Taxpayers filed 140.5 million returns for 2009. Of those, nearly 82 million were taxable. Read more in the IRS bulletin.
Payroll Tax Cut Extended to End of 2012
Your FICA taxes are’nt going up! Congress extended the 2% reduction through the end of 2012. Read more in this Tax Tip.
In the News: You’re Not Immune from an IRS Audit
Bil Lako, CFP®, highlights four items that pique the IRS’ interest, which may trigger an audit, in today’s Marietta Daily Journal. Read the Article.