Zakarian & Associates, Inc

10/16/2026

Sports betting comes with IRS strings. Know them and plan accordingly.

As sports betting grows in popularity, the IRS is paying attention. Do you know how your winnings and losses are taxed?

10/09/2026

If you have review Trump Accounts...good. If not read these important tips.

If you have not looked into Trump accounts, do not put it off. Here are some tips.

10/07/2026

Now is the time to visit your tax obligation. Here are some areas worth your attention.

Fall is now upon us meaning there are only three months left to consider making smart moves to manage your tax obligation. With this in mind, why not review the tips included here to see if there is an area or two worthy of your attention. Plus consider a deeper dive into the long held idea of creat...

10/02/2026

Here are key happenings and announcements from the IRS that you should understand.

Here are recent changes as announced by the IRS that will impact most of us.

10/01/2026

October's a big month! The 15th is the final deadline for extended 1040s and
C-Corps and your last chance for 2025 SEP IRA/Solo 401(k) contributions (if
extended).

Q3 Form 941 payroll tax returns are due on the 31st. If any of
these are on your calendar, let's talk soon.

09/30/2026

Tomorrow begins the fourth quarter. If you want to make thoughtful year-end tax decisions, October and November are usually far more useful than the last few days of December.

This is the season to review withholding and estimates, retirement distributions, possible Roth conversions, capital gains, charitable giving, business purchases, and other changes that may affect the 2026 return.

Our 365 Tax Advisory service is built around planning early enough to act.

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09/25/2026

If you're an independent contractor, don't forget to plan for and pay your taxes. Here are some of the basic rules you need to understand.

Get this wrong and it could cost you and/or your employer. Are you a contractor or an employee?

09/19/2026

📜 Estate planning isn’t just about what happens someday — it’s about making thoughtful decisions today.

Join me at the Beaman Memorial Public Library for our next Tax Talk:

Estate Planning Basics
📅 Thursday, October 15 @ 6:00 pm
📍 Beaman Memorial Public Library — West Boylston

We’ll take a practical, plain-English look at some of the basic tax and financial concepts that often come up in estate planning, including:

• How property may pass at death
• Beneficiary designations
• Basis and inherited property
• Estate and gift tax basics
• Recordkeeping and organization
• Questions to consider when working with your attorney and other advisors

This is intended as an introductory discussion — no legal jargon marathon required. 😄

Whether you are beginning to think about your own estate plan or helping an aging family member get organized, you are very welcome to attend.

Sign Up Here: https://beamanlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tax-talks-with-greg-zakarian-ea-6/

📞 Zakarian & Associates, Inc. — 978-822-8032
🌐 www.zakassociatesinc.com

09/18/2026

Tax savings ideas still abound. Here are some to consider if you wish to retire early.

The federal government needs all its citizens to plan for a financially secure retirement. In an effort to assist in planning for retirement, there are a number of provisions in the tax code that benefit seniors. Are you aware of them and using them to your advantage?

09/18/2026

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲? 𝐀 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐠𝐨 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐚𝐲.

Parents and grandparents often want to help the next generation — whether that means assisting with education, helping with housing, making gifts, or simply stepping in when family needs arise.

But even well-intentioned help can raise tax and recordkeeping questions.

Join me for our next Tax Talk at the West Boylston Senior Center:

📅 Wednesday, September 23 @ 11:00 am
📍 West Boylston Senior Center 120 Prescott Street, West Boylston, MA 01583
🎯 Helping Adult Children

We’ll discuss practical issues including:
• Gifts to children and grandchildren
• Education assistance
• Helping with housing expenses
• Dependency questions
• Family recordkeeping
• When financial help may have tax consequences

As always, the goal is to keep things practical, understandable, and useful — and there will be time for questions.

I hope you’ll join us!

📞 Zakarian & Associates, Inc. — 978-822-8032 🌐 www.zakassociatesinc.com