Part 2 — Under the Trump administration, there were two major tax reforms; Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) Tax Reform (effective on January 1, 2018) and ending in 2025. The estimated cost is $5 trillion. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) enacted March 27, 2020, a $2.2 trillion economic stimulus bill.… Read More
As I watched the first presidential debate and recap some of the campaign promises, I found myself reflecting on part of my later college years and a few words of wisdom provided by the school’s Career Development Center. We were warned to avoid certain topics during an interview, one of which is politics. In today’s culture, I wonder if this is still wise guidance being infused in the minds of today’s graduates.… Read More
{8 minutes to read} I hope you are looking forward to the Thanksgiving holidays ahead. Wherever you choose to enjoy your food and festivities — whether alone or with others — don’t leave gratitude off the menu. I trust that you found the earlier article informative — that is Part 1 for Individuals. Just in case… Read More
{8.5 minutes to read} Greetings to you and yours, I hope you are staying encouraged in spite of all that’s happening around us. With the year-end to-do list to accomplish and holiday planning, it is not uncommon for us to feel stretched on all sides. In this opinionated world we live in, just about anyone can… Read More
There is Joy in Dependence In recent weeks, the skies across the nation of America have been illuminated with fireworks, coupled with the sound of the firecrackers which adds a bit of energy to the annual July 4th celebration. Before you read further — as a reminder, the IRS is getting more stringent with the… Read More
I hope you are staying cool and hydrated during these summer days. What’s in this article? Ways to cushion the financial impact of the strikes in the Media & Entertainment industry. Items to consider for a Financial Check-up — our financial health is an integral part of our overall well-being. You may have already heard… Read More
{8 minutes to read} This month, the nation of America pauses for a day, Memorial Day, to remember the men and women who “traded” their lives for the welfare of our country & residents. Some died on the battlefield, while others succumbed to illness because of what they experienced on the battlefield. One lasting effect is… Read More
{6 minutes to read} The doors are now open to the 2023 tax season, with the IRS extending a little empathy toward certain losses. Are you an investor and a victim of a possible investment scam such as a Ponzi scheme? The IRS may allow a deduction for that. But before we get into the… Read More
Greetings, and Welcome to Year 2023! Our Resolutions — Are They Transcendent or Temporal? {5 minutes to read} I wonder how you and I would relate to each other daily — if our resolutions were transcendent, and not temporal – can you imagine that? (Please pardon the lengthiness of this article. I’m just asking… Read More
Have you done your Annual Check-ups? Before the year ends, check out these Seven Essentials — which ones apply to you and yours? Last month the curtain came down on the 2021 Tax Year filing. At times it’s in retrospect that we sometimes gain a clearer perspective on how best to incorporate life’s lessons into… Read More