It is easy to desire the benefits your friends enjoy in paid employment when it is time for tax. As someone self-employed, you will do a lot of record-keeping while they only fill...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 01/01/2022
It is pretty common for couples to fight or argue over finances. Many have cited finances as the primary source of conflict, separation, and divorce in marriage. Discussion about...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 12/18/2021
The TCJA (Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), PL 115-97, made many important changes to the Internal Revenue Code. Among the many changes to the Code, there is a provision on costs associated...
Posted by Taxes Made EZ Inc on 12/10/2021
Many people assume that stocks are riskier compared to bonds. Should this be true, you will have mutual funds in a bond-oriented portfolio, which will be less risky than a stock-oriented...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 11/30/2021
There are many advantages to being your own boss. Being self employed means having the freedom to work as much as you want, to do what you want, when you want—no more pretentious...
Posted by Taxes Made EZ Inc on 11/11/2021
Selling a small business implies income, and income means taxes. But the way you structure your business can make a big difference in how much of the sale price goes towards taxes...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 11/11/2021
What are student loan interest deductions?These are deductions made from the total amount you owe for your college education (if you took a loan). It is a tax incentive that is especially...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 10/30/2021
Savings bonds are a popular means of savings for conservative investors because they have the full confidence and credit of the US government. With savings bonds, you receive a fixed...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 10/19/2021
Many seniors use savings bonds for good reasons. However, they still provide an incredible way to help pay for the college expenses of a young person. Understanding College Savings...