05/08/2026
You can legally lower your taxes by shifting a certain amount of unearned income to your children. Here are some ideas to implement this strategy.
Leveraging Your Children's Lower Tax Rate - One of the best places for parents to look for tax savings
The progressive nature of income tax rates offers taxpayers the incentive to transfer assets to lower earning taxpayers. Why not your children? Here are some tips.
05/06/2026
Want a lower tax bill? Your tax planning needs to start now!
Client Update Newsletter: May 2026
With so much uncertainty in the economy, the tendency is to step back and wait until things settle down. On the other hand the early bird catches the worm. Now is a great time to be thinking about steps to reduce your tax obligations, both this year and into the future. This month an article is pres...
05/01/2026
In a world of digital payments, how do you prove your tax deductions? Here are some tips.
No Check! Where's Your Proof? - What to do about your need for documentation
Very few banks return your canceled checks. So what do you need to do if required by the IRS to prove your deductions? This often means staying ahead of the game at year end.
04/24/2026
Scams are getting more sophisticated and the IRS is a target. Here are tips to protect yourself.
Is it really the IRS? - Four tips to ensure your security
Con artists impersonate IRS agents to either intimidate people into making payments or turn over their personal information. Here are some ideas to ensure this does not happen to you.
04/17/2026
Everyone should understand 529 savings plans. Here is what you need to know.
Understanding 529 Savings Plans - Plus a couple of great tips
The tax code is filled with programs to be tax efficient when paying for educational expenses. One of the most popular is the 529 Savings Plan. Here is what you need to know.
04/10/2026
With the mandate to eliminate paper checks, including checks used to issue tax refunds, the transition to virtual payments is causing a mess. Here is what you need to know.
Refund Delay? - Understanding IRS Notice CP53E
Over 1.4 million refunds are delayed and the number is quickly increasing. Much of the delay is due to the Presidential Executive Order eliminating paper checks. Here is what you need to know.
04/03/2026
Time to make an estimated quarterly tax payment!
It's Tax Time! Don't Forget 1st Quarter Estimated Payments. - Now is the time to pay your taxes AND make your estimated tax payment.
Reminder: Tax returns AND first quarter estimated taxes are due by Wednesday, April 15th.
04/01/2026
From American tax history to everyday money habits, this issue connects past and present. Test your tax history knowledge, reset your finances, and rethink the tech ideas shaping your decisions.
Client Update Newsletter: April 2026
Anniversaries have a way of bringing forgotten pieces of history back into view. As the United States marks 250 years of independence in 2026, we're reminded that money has shaped our national story in surprising and sometimes strange ways. In this month’s newsletter, test your own knowledge a...
03/27/2026
Early withdrawals from most retirement accounts prior to age 59 1/2 come with a steep 10% tax penalty.
Should I Tap into my Retirement Funds?
When you are cash strapped, your retirement nest egg can look very tempting to solve your immediate financial problem. Is it ever a good idea?
03/20/2026
Here are the commonly overlooked deductions everyone should know.
Commonly Overlooked Deductions - Don't forget these ideas to lower your taxes
The tax code is about 75,000 pages long, so it?s not surprising there are many overlooked money-saving deductions hidden within it. Check out this list of commonly overlooked deductions.