Parents typically open custodial accounts if they want their children to save and invest because children in most states are not legally allowed to own financial assets. UTMA is one...
Saving money for an expensive item, like a house, a new car, or that dream vacation, can go on forever. Many of the savings tips available seem to advise you to cut back on spending...
Posted by John Pournaras Agency on 01/02/2020
Taxation, in itself, is not a bad thing. At some level, your taxes will pay for something that benefits the general public that no other entity would pay otherwise. However, the overpayment...
Posted by John Pournaras Agency on 01/02/2020
Roughly $61 billion in EITC was given to 25 million eligible workers and families in 2019, according to the IRS. The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a tax credit that is refundable...
Posted by Flynn Financial Group Inc on 12/29/2019
In the year 2020, how much do you think you can save for retirement? The 401(k) contribution limits are up, traditional IRA contribution limits stay the same, and almost all the numbers...
Posted by Debi G Hill, CPA on 12/28/2019
Every person has their own financial plans. There are also mistakes that are common. If you are a retiree and unsure if you have a common mistake, read on to know how you can avoid...
Posted by LLOYD J CAZES CPA on 12/28/2019
Mutual fund taxes generally include dividend and capital gains taxes, while the investor owns mutual fund shares and capital gains taxes when selling units of the mutual fund. The...
Posted by LLOYD J CAZES CPA on 11/25/2019
Although it may seem little, the interest you earn during the year is not tax-free. The interest is subject to the same tax rates as the rest of the income.Sources of interest income...
Posted by LLOYD J CAZES CPA on 11/25/2019
What are the 2 and 20 (hedge fund rate)?The global hedge fund industry has seen a downward trend in management and profitability over the last decade, challenging the traditional "2...
Posted by Advanced Accounting & Tax Planning on 11/25/2019