Many people start the year intending to get out of debt, yet end the year owing just as much, if not more. One approach that might yield success is called “throwing snowballs.” Under this method, you organize your debts from the lowest balance to the highest balance and begin paying off the debt on top [...]
With so many people working remotely these days, it’s become common to think about moving to another state – perhaps for better weather or to be closer to family. Many retirees also look at an across-the-border move to better control living expenses. If you’ve found yourself harboring such notions, be sure to consider taxes before [...]
In recent years, many people have pivoted to working from home, and that brings up tax questions. If you’re on of those people, you might wonder, “Can I claim the home office deduction on my 2022 tax return?” The short answer is: only if you’re self-employed. Employees can’t currently claim home office expenses, and [...]
Make 2023 More Productive and Prosperous Using QuickBooks We’re one month into 2023. Are you ready for what may come the rest of the year? QuickBooks can help. Now that the holidays are over and you’ve settled back into a normal work pace, it’s a good time to assess where you are with your finances [...]
If you run a business, you know that you need to support expenses with detailed records. To be deductible, every expense on your tax return might have to be defended if your company is subject to an audit. Plus, failing to operate in a businesslike manner, complete with good records, might lead the IRS to [...]
The IRS generally begins accepting the previous year’s individual tax returns in late Janu. Here are quick tips you can use to help speed tax processing and avoid hassles. For starters, contact us soon for your tax preparation appointment. Gather all documents needed to prepare an accurate return, including W-2s, 1099 forms, and statements of [...]