Don’t Run the Risk of a High Tax Bill! Know when you should ask for professional help.

  Before taking action talk to your tax adviser. How many times have you seen this legal disclaimer? Unfortunately, all too often taxpayers do not follow this advice and then must pay the price with an unnecessarily high tax bill. Here are some of the most common situations that can save you money by seeking…

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Is a Tax Time Bomb Lurking in Your Paycheck?

      Does your paycheck look a little higher than normal? If so, it could be a tax time bomb.   The Problem A payroll tax deferral beginning September 1 was recently signed via a presidential executive order. The potential deferral of your portion of Social Security as an employee could raise your take…

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A Gift of Stock: Information is key when using this tax planning strategy

  You own some stock that has increased in value. To avoid a possible taxable gain by selling the stock, you wish to give it directly to a child or grandchild. This simple idea has some interesting tax consequences to consider.   Value of the Gift When you gift stock there are not one, but…

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