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Tax Options for Vacation Home Owners Who Want to Sell

With property values soaring in many beach, mountain and other destinations, some vacation home owners are contemplating selling their properties. If your vacation home’s value has significantly increased, how can…

Don’t Let Quarterly Estimated Tax Payment Obligations Catch You Off Guard

If you’re self-employed, run your own small business, or have rental or investment income, quarterly estimated taxes might be one of your biggest tax blind spots. Missing a payment or…

5 Tips to Help Tackle Trump’s Tariffs

A new chapter in global trade has begun, but the rules are still unfolding. As global trade negotiations continue and sweeping new tariffs take hold, uncertainty looms. How will tariffs…

New SIMPLE Contribution Rules Cause Confusion

Don’t let the name “SIMPLE” mislead you navigating the new retirement plan rules can feel like finding your way through a maze. While there’s still time to establish a SIMPLE…

An HSA Can Help Fund Your Retirement

A Health Savings Account (HSA) isn’t just for today’s doctor visits. It can also be a powerful retirement savings tool with multiple advantages. Use it to cover rising health care…

Gift Wrap Your 2025 RMDs to Charity

If you’re over 70 and looking for a tax-smart way to support your favorite causes, qualified charitable distributions from your IRA might be the answer. This strategy lets you donate…

Small Business Owners: Beware of Common Payroll Blunders

Is it time for your business to shift payroll management responsibilities to an outside payroll professional? Or do you handle this task in-house? Small businesses often struggle with administering payroll…

Recent Survey Highlights Financial Struggles among Retirees

Are you saving enough for retirement? A recent survey of retirees reveals that many of today’s retirees identify as “financially fragile.” It also highlights the importance of developing a comprehensive…

Business Owners: It’s a Good Time for Stock Redemptions

Are you looking for a tax-smart way to get money out of your business? Stock redemptions convert corporate ownership interests into cash. Shareholders in closely held corporations may want to…

FinCEN-Related Fraud Heats Up: How to Avoid Getting Burned

There’s been a recent uptick in scams involving the name, insignia and powers of the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). The Federal Trade Commission estimates…