With a health savings account (HSA), anyone that has a high deductible health plan that qualifies can use pre-tax dollars for approved medical expenses. The money is kept using an...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 06/25/2021
People in a long-term committed relationship have many similar financial concerns as couples. There is, however, the absence of the protection and some benefits married couples enjoy....
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 06/18/2021
Identity theft occurs when someone uses your data to impersonate you, which is often used for their financial gains. In this article, you will find some of the proven ways to prevent...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 06/11/2021
Traditional and Roth IRAs may be the king and queen of the retirement prom, but there are other great options that savers shouldn't ignore.Although there are lesser-known SEP,...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 06/06/2021
No one loves the idea of giving Uncle Sam the hard-earned money. However, it is horrible to leave a tax deduction that could bring down your tax bill due to ignorance. As a result,...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 05/30/2021
Some people are lucky in their relationship with Uncle Sam as all they do is file their taxes and expect a refund or send in their balance for every tax year. Sadly, it is not so straightforward...
After Hurricane Katrina, it became quite common for Congress to enact tax legislation that provides tax relief for victims of natural disasters. The Internal Revenue Code's (IRC)...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 05/19/2021
A small business needs to get its tax right to avoid unnecessary headache with the IRS. The idea is simple – a plain and accurate disclosure of losses, revenues and deductions...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 05/07/2021
Some errors on your tax return can cost you a large refund or end up with a larger tax debt with penalties and interest. There could be an audit in the worst cases, but you can defend...