I.R.S. Free File For Retirees and Seniors

I.R.S. Free File For Retirees and Seniors

WASHINGTON – Seniors and retirees whose incomes are under $69,000 a year should explore IRS Free File for free online tax preparation. Seniors are among the key constituents for Free File which has served 57 million taxpayers and saved them $1.7 billion since the...
How the SECURE Act Will Affect Business Owners

How the SECURE Act Will Affect Business Owners

The SECURE Act was passed at the end of 2019, and with it came a variety of unintended and unexpected consequences surrounding tax planning. The tax analysis of the bill shows it’s expected to be a tax revenue generator for the government over the next 10 years.  The...
These 3 Tax Myths Could Actually Hurt You

These 3 Tax Myths Could Actually Hurt You

With tax season officially open as of Jan. 27, taxpayers may feel a familiar sense of anxiety. In fact, about 1 in 3 taxpayers told Credit Karma Tax in a recent survey they typically get anxious about prepping their taxes. Tax anxieties are higher among younger...
Secure or Not Secure Part II

Secure or Not Secure Part II

Is Your Retirement Really SECURE?  Part II Written by Conrad Slate Do you know about the new SECURE Act?  It’s the one passed by Congress in December that lets you postpone your required distributions (RMDs) from starting at age 70 ½ to age 72.   So far so good,...
Secure or Not?

Secure or Not?

Secure or Not? written by Conrad Slate Do you remember when “we have to read it to see what is in it”?  Well, we have a brand new law that will make a difference to almost every American who has a retirement account of almost any kind. The SECURE Act passed Congress...
What if You Get Audited?

What if You Get Audited?

What if You Get Audited? What the I.R.S. looks for and why. “Audit” is a word that can strike fear into the hearts of taxpayers. However, the chances of an Internal Revenue Service audit aren’t that high. In 2017, the most recent statistics available, show the I.R.S....