Summer officially arrives today. For most of us, that means a more relaxed schedule and time for some much needed fun. But don't forget about taxes for these next few months. There are some summer situations that lend themselves to particular tax …
Beware of scams in wake of Pulse mass shooting Also note tax rules that apply for donations to legitimate charities
Watch out for tragedy-related scams: ...Some of the efforts will show up on the many fundraising websites that fill the internet. Other criminal attempts to get your money for an ostensible good cause will come via a phone call, social media or …
IRS picks crowdsourced Tax Design Challenge winners
A few years back, the Internal Revenue Service revamped its website and did a pretty good job. IRS.gov won some awards and is better than many other federal agency online presences. But the IRS decided that as more of us taxpayers are online every …
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Latest AICPA Economic Outlook Survey points to increase in U.S. Economy optimism
According to the results of the Q2 AICPA Economic Outlook Survey, executives across the country are feeling a bit more hopeful about the U.S. economy s outlook than last quarter, the AICPA announced on Thursday. The Q2 survey was conducted May 10-26 …
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Work a Little, Play a Little: A New Retirement Strategy
More older people are fusing paid work, volunteer work and leisure rather than leave the work force for a traditional retirement. Source: Work a Little, Play a Little: A New Retirement Strategy …
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Tips for coping with the ‘urge to merge’
The two most frequent times for firms to address merging, acquiring, or selling are right after busy season and right after the summer in advance of next season. So now, with tax season in the rear-view mirror, it is highly common to have the “urge …
‘Single greatest’ tax benefit for clients
This strategy for the qualified conservation contribution gets higher deductions, says Samuel Donaldson, professor of law at Georgia State University College of Law. Source: 'Single greatest' tax benefit for clients …
Stock meltdown doesn’t scare your financial adviser: YOU do
What keeps financial advisers, tax experts, credit counselors and wealth managers up at night? Not a stock market crash, but investors' irrational behavior. Source: Stock meltdown doesn't scare your financial adviser: YOU do …
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13 tax notice tips for Friday the 13th or any day
Getting a letter from the Internal Revenue Service can be scary, whether it arrives on Friday the 13th or any other day. Most IRS notices are about federal tax returns or tax accounts. And the IRS has lots of questions in these areas. It sends …
Your Money: Money-smart gifts for college grads
For college graduates entering a challenging job market, some of whom are carrying tremendous student loan debt, any gift to help them better manage their money is both practical and welcome. Source: Your Money: Money-smart gifts for college grads …
3 tax tips for moms on Mother’s Day 2016
Overall, there are 43.5 million women between the ages of 15 and 50 who have children. Almost 4 million of those moms had their babies in the past 12 months. Many of these moms also are likely to be eligible for some, albeit limited in some cases, …
May: Time to focus on flowers, showers & tax moves
If weather history holds, folks in the Eastern half of the country better hunker down for a stormy next 30 days or so. And things don't let up; as summer arrives, so does the Atlantic hurricane season. Stormy Monday and beyond: That's why I'm …