Tax Saving Opportunities

Four Tax Saving Opportunities   March 4, 2020  Every year is an election year when it comes to making decisions on your annual income tax return. Here are four common examples that can create tax savings opportunities if you elect the correct option. 1. Tax...

The IRS Data Theft Problem

The IRS Data Theft Problem   March 4, 2020  What better place for online thieves to target than a database that contains 300 million+ Social Security numbers and a treasure trove of financial information? The IRS has 52 Internet applications to help U.S. citizens...

Take Steps to Curb Power of Attorney Abuse

Take Steps to Curb Power of Attorney Abuse February 18, 2020   A financial power of attorney can be a valuable planning tool. The most common type is the durable power of attorney, which allows someone (the agent) to act on the behalf of another person (the...

Determining Whether You Need to File a Gift Tax Return

Determining Whether You Need to File a Gift Tax Return February 13, 2020   For 2020, the lifetime gift and estate tax exemption has reached a whopping $11.58 million ($23.16 million for married couples). As a result, few people will be subject to federal gift...