Raising Kids, Lowering Taxes
Category: Financial Planning » Taxes
Raising kids costs money. But what if I told you that raising kids also lowers taxes? Here are a few areas of tax relief available to parents.
Tips to Help Keep You on Track for Your Financial Goals
Category: Financial Planning » Taxes
Personal financial planning is critical to help ensure that, in both good times and bad, emotions do not lead to irrational money management decisions and costly mistakes.
Life is Full of Taxes
Category: Financial Planning » Taxes
As the calendar races to a close, it’s important to consider the impact of selling securities in a non-qualified (aka brokerage or non-retirement) account. While everyone’s situation is different, it’s important to understand the basics.
Vaccine for Physician Pocketbooks
Category: Financial Planning » Taxes
While many in the healthcare profession are working tirelessly to meet the demands the COVID-19 virus has placed on the system, others have seen their hours cut and sources of income dwindle. Here are some options for those of you whose financial situation has changed dramatically in the past few months.
Game Saving Plays for 2021 Financial Planning
Category: Financial Planning » Taxes
Once the proverbial game clock expires on December 31st, our financial decisions are, for the most part, locked in. There’s no going back. Here are some suggestions to consider for your savings and/or to mitigate the tax bite for 2021.
What Tax Documents Do Investors Need to File?
Category: Financial Planning » Taxes
I start getting anxious this time of year when I am forced to collect all the necessary information for my tax advisor. In preparation for the upcoming tax deadline, Monday, April 18, 2022, I wanted to summarize what to expect in the way of relevant tax information related to your investments.
Hiking Through the Financial Wilderness
Category: Financial Planning » Taxes
I used to laugh at the TV commercial years ago that stated, “Most people spend more time planning their vacation than their retirement.” It’s funny how your perspective can change with time. Now, I gladly note all details of a personal trip, perhaps as a parallel of my work.
Let’s Defrost Taxing Relationships
Category: Financial Planning » Taxes
As a CPA, it's important to remember when working with your clients on their tax returns, their financial advisor can be a great source of help.
Have You Considered a Cash-Balance Plan?
Category: Financial Planning » Taxes
Many business owners are looking for more tax-friendly ways to save for retirement. A cash balance plan could be the answer.
Raising Kids, Lowering Taxes
Category: Financial Planning » Taxes
Raising kids costs money. But what if I told you that raising kids also lowers taxes? Here are a few areas of tax relief available to parents.
Tips to Help Keep You on Track for Your Financial Goals
Category: Financial Planning » Taxes
Personal financial planning is critical to help ensure that, in both good times and bad, emotions do not lead to irrational money management decisions and costly mistakes.
Life is Full of Taxes
Category: Financial Planning » Taxes
As the calendar races to a close, it’s important to consider the impact of selling securities in a non-qualified (aka brokerage or non-retirement) account. While everyone’s situation is different, it’s important to understand the basics.
Vaccine for Physician Pocketbooks
Category: Financial Planning » Taxes
While many in the healthcare profession are working tirelessly to meet the demands the COVID-19 virus has placed on the system, others have seen their hours cut and sources of income dwindle. Here are some options for those of you whose financial situation has changed dramatically in the past few months.
Game Saving Plays for 2021 Financial Planning
Category: Financial Planning » Taxes
Once the proverbial game clock expires on December 31st, our financial decisions are, for the most part, locked in. There’s no going back. Here are some suggestions to consider for your savings and/or to mitigate the tax bite for 2021.
What Tax Documents Do Investors Need to File?
Category: Financial Planning » Taxes
I start getting anxious this time of year when I am forced to collect all the necessary information for my tax advisor. In preparation for the upcoming tax deadline, Monday, April 18, 2022, I wanted to summarize what to expect in the way of relevant tax information related to your investments.
Hiking Through the Financial Wilderness
Category: Financial Planning » Taxes
I used to laugh at the TV commercial years ago that stated, “Most people spend more time planning their vacation than their retirement.” It’s funny how your perspective can change with time. Now, I gladly note all details of a personal trip, perhaps as a parallel of my work.
Let’s Defrost Taxing Relationships
Category: Financial Planning » Taxes
As a CPA, it's important to remember when working with your clients on their tax returns, their financial advisor can be a great source of help.
Have You Considered a Cash-Balance Plan?
Category: Financial Planning » Taxes
Many business owners are looking for more tax-friendly ways to save for retirement. A cash balance plan could be the answer.
Iowa Income Tax Changes Have an Impact in 2022
Category: Financial Planning » Taxes
One of the significant changes in the tax reform bill signed by Governor Reynolds on March 1, is the eventual elimination of federal tax deductibility for determining taxable income. Iowa was one of the few remaining states that allowed taxpayers to deduct federal taxes to determine their state income taxes.
The Three To-Do’s in the Fourth Quarter
Category: Financial Planning » Taxes
The beginning of the fourth quarter is a great time to check-in on your finances and make sure you consider planning opportunities before the end of the calendar year. Read this blog to see my top three priorities when it comes to fourth quarter planning.