Tax refund advances, also known as tax refund anticipation loans or refund anticipation checks, are financial products offered by various tax preparation companies and financial institutions...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 11/30/2023
Inheritance tax is the cost basis calculation for inherited assets against taxes owed to the state. That being said, most estates are simply too small to be charged the federal estate...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 07/07/2023
Who counts as an independent contractor versus an employee may be about to change, as a new proposal from the US Department of Labor (DOL) suggests revamping the classification of...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 01/30/2023
A defined benefit plan, more commonly known as a pension plan, provides guaranteed retirement benefits to employees. Defined benefit plans are primarily funded by the employer, with...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 01/26/2023
You may have considered a custodial account if you want more flexibility regarding how your child's education funds are allocated. That way, the money doesn't have to be used...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 11/28/2022
Hundreds of notable character and personality traits define you or your favorite successful small business owner. However, certain characteristics stand out when we compare the entrepreneurs...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 07/12/2022
What are tax refund loans?Most taxpayers know a lot about tax refunds. However, very few know about tax refund loans. If you have short-term cash needs and anticipate a tax refund,...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 04/30/2022
We not only avoid debt or pay taxes to stay out of trouble but more because it reflects on an individual's responsibility. Doing something because it is one's duty to avoid...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 02/28/2022
Treasury bonds are known to be safe and harmless investments. It is a debt security that the United States Treasury issues. The bonds issued to investors are used to foot the country's...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 01/21/2022
