As a parent you want your kids to become healthy adults functioning in society and a big part of that is learning how to handle money. As kids start to ask questions about money, how do you approach these conversations? Should you pay your child an allowance? Should you have a savings or investment … [Read more...]
Video: Kids and Money Part 1 – Newborn through Middle School
New $300 Deduction For Cash Contributions
Cash donations up to $300 that were made to qualified charitable organizations in 2020 are now tax deductible, even if you don’t itemize your deductions. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) that was passed in March 2020 included the tax law change to help support … [Read more...]
Video: Tax Planning Issues for the Working
Hear Emily Petty and Matt Bellomo discuss tax planning issues for those who are working. Our checklist highlights things you may not have considered that can have a tax impact, planning opportunities, tax saving tips, and more. From family and filing issues to state-specific issues, our quick video … [Read more...]
Qualified Charitable Distributions from IRAs
Did you know that if you are 70½ or older you can make tax-free charitable donations directly from your IRA? You can donate to qualified charitable organizations by making a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) from an IRA directly to the organization. You can exclude up to $100,000 … [Read more...]
Where is my stimulus payment?
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to affect our country and local communities, we want to provide some clarity to the tax-related provisions of the CARES Act. The "economic impact payments" for individuals have garnered the most interest and have received a great deal of media attention over … [Read more...]