Tax time is one of the most stressful times of year for everyone. Besides worrying about possibly owing even more than you’ve already paid, there’s always the question of figuring out... Read more >>

The final presidential debate on October 15 created the latest American hero: Joe the plumber. Trying to explain basic differences between the policies of the two candidates in respect to taxation... Read more >>

Often I am asked: “How long should I keep paper records?” The answer to this question varies depending on whether you are filing a personal tax return or taxes for a business you own and... Read more >>

Unfortunately, the Adoption Expense Tax Credit as it currently stands is scheduled to “sunset” (as in, ride off into) beginning December 31, 2010. Actually, this credit is one of a host of... Read more >>

So you’re about to get (hopefully) a tax refund check and you’re probably thinking, “What’s a couple thousand bucks gonna get me?” And that’s if you get the... Read more >>

After many years of having the “tax day” creep up on me, I have finally found a few great guidelines to handling the last minute rush.  1)       GATHER... Read more >>

As many people are in a state of confusion regarding the markets and their 401(k)s, or not even opening their investment statements, it is hard to know where to start or discern from all the choices.... Read more >>

For those doing tax this year, sifting through multitudinous tax rules can be a tedious task. Pitfalls are there and if you are not careful enough, you may even be paying fines for simple mistakes. To... Read more >>

My best friend Elaine is a busy mom, juggling two kids and a high profile job at a technology company. When she told me she wanted to make some charitable donations this holiday season, but just... Read more >>

Every year, the Internal Revenue Service collects trillions of American tax dollars to line our country’s coffers. In 2007, the IRS reported, income taxes accounted for about $1.1 trillion,... Read more >>