WEIGHING THE PROS AND CONS OF LTC INSURANCE

The COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath have significantly affected our lives in many ways that are still playing out. For example, the pandemic has served as a reminder of how difficult an unexpected medical crisis may be to manage financially.  It has also reinforced the importance of guarding against the

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COMPILING A MARITAL BALANCE SHEET IN DIVORCE

Divorce is difficult for everyone involved.  You can ease the process somewhat by begin organized.  A financial expert can help you with the first step: compiling a martial balance sheet of assets you own and the liabilities you owe, as a couple. Typical assets include the money in savings and

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A POSSIBLE TAX QUIRK OF BEING A BUSINESS PARTNER

  If you’re a partner in a business, you may have encountered a situation that gave you pause.  In any given year, you may have been taxed on more partnership income than was distributed to you.  The cause of this quirk of taxation lies in the way partnerships and partners

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ESTIMATED TAX PAYMENTS: WHO OWES THEM AND WHEN?

If you don’t have enough federal tax withheld from your paychecks and other payments, you may have to make estimated tax payments.  This is the case if you have taxable income from sources such as interest, dividends, self-employment, capital gains or other income.  Here are the applicable rules for paying

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ARE SCHOLARSHIPS TAXABLE?

If your child has been awarded a scholarship, that’s cause for celebration.  For some students, it will mean the difference between going to the college of their choice or starting at community college – or even not going at all.  But be aware that scholarship may bring tax implications. GENERALLY,

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FAMILY BUSINESSES MUST BEWARE OF FRAUD

Family businesses make up a huge percentage of companies in the United States and produce much of the country’s gross domestic product.  Often defined as companies that are majority owned by a single family with two or more members involved in their management, family businesses can be a significant source

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LOST YOUR JOB? HERE ARE THE TAX ASPECTS OF AN EMPLOYEE TERMINATION

Despite the robust job market, some people are still losing their jobs.  If you’re laid off or terminated from employment, taxes are probably the last thing on your mind.  However, you may face tax implications due to your changed personal and professional circumstances.  Depending on your situation, these can be

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TAX CALENDAR

July 10 Employees must report June tip income of $20 or more to employers (Form 4070).   July 31 Employers must report income tax withholding and FICA taxes for second-quarter 2023 (Form 941) and pay any tax due.   July 31 Employers must file a 2023 calendar-year retirement plan report

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