by Harry | Mar 22, 2019 | Tax Planning
No one wants to have to talk to the IRS but, unfortunately, we sometimes have to. If you’re being audited or need to negotiate with the IRS, you’ll have to communicate with the IRS. The question is: when should you talk to the IRS yourself and when should you hire an...
by Harry | Feb 26, 2019 | Tax Planning
If you’re a freelance writer, the IRS will probably classify you as a small business owner. This means that doing your taxes can be a little trickier, as you’ll need to file your freelance income as self-employment income. However, being self employed means you’re...
by Harry | Feb 18, 2019 | IRS Info, Tax Planning
A commonly asked question about taxes is whether or not Social Security income is taxable. The short answer is that, unfortunately, yes it is. However, not everyone has to pay taxes on their Social Security income. Whether or not you pay taxes on social security...
by Harry | Dec 30, 2018 | Tax Planning
“Taxes” – there, we said it. Admit it – the hair on the back of your neck stood up just a little. The word “taxes” can make a grown man cry and send other individuals screaming into the night. Do taxes have to be that scary? What do you really have to...
by Harry | Dec 19, 2018 | Tax Planning
It’s difficult to believe that the last month of 2018 is here. You still have time to take a few strategic, but simple, steps to lower your taxes for this year. Increasing your refund should be your goal for the next few weeks! Here are some helpful ideas you can take...
by Harry | Dec 11, 2018 | Tax Planning
President Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in December of 2017. His explained this tax reform plan would help middle and lower classes by cutting individual income tax rates, eliminating personal exemptions, but doubling the standard deduction. How have these...