There’s a common misconception that audits are a frequent and dreaded event for most taxpayers and businesses. But in reality, audits are relatively rare occurrences designed to verify the accuracy of tax returns. While the thought of an audit can be intimidating, understanding the process can alleviate fears and provide a clearer picture of what […]
Individual Tax
Help Your Working Teen Get a Jump-Start on Saving
You may have a teen in your family who holds down a part-time job or works full-time during the summer. You can help your child lay the groundwork for future retirement security early on by encouraging your child to open an individual retirement account (IRA). You may, or may not, get some resistance, especially if […]
Take the Pulse of Your Tax Health
Regular financial checkups give you an opportunity to identify where you can improve your overall tax situation. They also help identify areas of concern that may require more detailed attention. In a similar fashion, regularly reviewing your tax situation with a financial professional can identify opportunities to improve your tax picture and can often shed […]
An Executor’s Tax Responsibilities
It is said that the only certainties in life are death and taxes. That expression may ring particularly true to anyone who has served as the executor of an estate. Nearly all estates have to file an income tax return for the decedent, and the executor also may have to file one or more income […]