High School Students! Here’s How You Can Make College More Affordable.
High School Students! Here’s How You Can Make College More Affordable. Published: 2/20/2025 With the cost of college rising rapidly, it can be overwhelming to think about how to pay your way through school for either yourself or your kids. Fortunately, saving hundreds, or even thousands, is possible. Teenagers can help keep down the cost […]
Help! My tax form is wrong!
Help! My tax form is wrong! Published: 2/17/2025 You may receive a tax document with incorrect information. You may also discover that a tax form you’re expecting was never delivered. Here are several situations you may encounter with incorrect information and what you can do about it. Situation: You receive a tax document with wrong […]
When to Consider Filing Early
When to Consider Filing Early Published: 2/13/2025 The tax filing season for 2024 tax returns is now officially open per the IRS. So when is the best time to file your tax return? Sometimes it makes sense to delay filing as long as possible, but on other occasions an early filing of your return makes […]
2025 Mileage Rates are Here!
2025 Mileage Rates are Here! Published: 2/11/2025 Mileage rates for travel are now set for 2025. The standard business mileage rate increases by 3 cents to 70.0 cents per mile. The medical and moving mileage rates stay at 21 cents per mile. Charitable mileage rates remain unchanged at 14 cents per mile. 2025 New Mileage […]
IRS Proactively Issues One Million Rebate Payments!
IRS Proactively Issues One Million Rebate Payments! Published: 2/5/2025 In late December, the IRS announced plans to issue automatic payments to eligible people who did not claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns. The payments should be received in late January. No action is needed for eligible taxpayers to receive the credit […]
Contractor versus Employee
Contractor versus Employee Published: 2/3/2025 As informational tax forms start flowing in, you are reminded to review the forms and determine the correctness of the form. One of the keys is whether your employer (or contractor) sends you the correct form. Getting it wrong could cost you plenty in the way of Social Security, Medicare […]
Small Business: Keep Your Customers Coming Back
Small Business: Keep Your Customers Coming Back Published: 1/30/2025 Happy, satisfied customers are essential to the health of every business. Increasing competition, online review opportunities, and unlimited access to information up the ante on the importance of quality customer service. Here are some tips to help your business thrive by meeting and exceeding your customers’ […]
Creating a New Year Financial Review
Creating a New Year Financial Review Published: 1/27/2025 Some great ideas to consider Now’s the perfect time to review your financial health and set yourself up for success in 2025. The following checklist can help you organize your goals, identify areas for improvement, and make informed decisions about your money. Calculate your net worth. Add […]
Plan Your Retirement Goals for 2025
Plan Your Retirement Goals for 2025 Published: 1/22/2025 Consistent with our new year’s theme of starting the new year out on a great financial footing, one cannot overlook planning for your retirement future. Now is a good time to review your alternatives and plan to take full advantage of programs available to you and your […]
It’s Tax Preparation Time!
It’s Tax Preparation Time! Published: 1/20/2025 January officially launches the tax season. As those tax forms start coming in, here are some tips to help you stay organized to make filing your tax return efficient and with the least amount of potential stress: Gather your tax documents. Create a list of expected tax forms and […]