Red Alert – Data Breach
Two years ago, we published this alert about the Equifax data breach and the steps you should take. Today, it’s happened again! This time it’s about 100 million Capital One credit card application’s info that may be exposed. We’ll quote an article from PC World: “On Monday night, Capital One revealed that more than 100…
Read MoreMethods of Asset Protection
We ought to be always learning about most everything in life. But it’s especially important to keep current on ways to protect the assets that you’ve worked so hard for over the years. It today’s litigious climate you can’t be too careful. The audio podcast below describes how to do this. Although intended for Doctors,…
Read MoreNumbers that we should remember
There are many numbers (tax rates, investment percentages, etc.) that we like for clients to remember, but as we approach Independence Day, we ought to refocus on some numbers that are just as important. Our broker friends have provided them in the video below.
Read MoreThe US national debt
Tax Reform’s effect on meal deductions
We’ve published a lot of this topic but sometimes less is more. On the chart below, we take 12 different types of business meals and show how tax reform affects your tax deduction. Remember, you still need to document the 5 W’s to make the deduction withstand IRS scrutiny: Who What (dollar amount and…
Read MoreShould you be paying “your fair share”
How taxes really work
Read MoreCliff notes of the new tax law
Most clients don’t really need to know all the aspects of Tax Reform. But a quick reference guide can be helpful. From the new rules on alimony to 529 plans to mortgage interest limitations to meals and entertainment and the new 20% business income deduction – here’s the tip sheet you’ll want to print and keep…
Read MoreMarch madness-tax humor
Where your money really goes!
I’m putting this under the category of tax humor but, arguably, it’s not that funny. There used to be a cliche that nothing has changed due to technology and that we still spend most of our income on food, clothing, and shelter. There is something that has grown faster than real estate costs or inflation. That’s the…
Read MoreGuarding your ID
Guard your ID carefully. Here are some tips.
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