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Get the right paperwork to claim charitable deductions
What supporting documentation do you need to claim charitable deductions on your federal income tax return?
Be aware of inflation-adjusted 2016 tax numbers
Certain tax numbers are adjusted for inflation each year. This year, many of the numbers are unchanged or change only slightly from 2015 amounts.
Make time for a conversation with your parents about finances
Discussing finances with your parents may be a talk none of you are eager to tackle. But addressing the topic can benefit your entire family by clarifying your parents? wishes...
Retire on Your Terms - The Best Methods to Retire on Time
How to keep your retirement on schedule and avoid unexpected costs and pitfalls.
What we all need to understand about the Affordable Care Act
The Affordable Care Act is here to stay and there are basics about the act we all need to understand...
Say Goodbye to Some of Our Creative Social Security Claiming Strategies
On November 2, 2015, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 was signed into law. This changes some of the creative claiming strategies which have been part of plans...
2016 Retirement Contribution Limits
Quick & easy chart to know your limits for this year.
Standard mileage rates decreased for 2016
The standard mileage rates you can use to calculate your deductible vehicle expenses during 2016 for business, medical, and moving mileage have decreased from last year.
Tax extenders renewed; some permanently
In December, Congress extended tax breaks known as "extenders" retroactively to the beginning of 2015. In addition, the new law makes some of the rules effective through 2019...
2015: Year in Review
Every once in a while, we get lost and end up driving in circles. It can be pretty surreal...
December 2015 Market Insights
With most market indexes flat to negative in 2015, investors have been left wondering if there was any place they could have put their money this year that would have delivered respectable gains.
Why work with a CPA?
When it comes to accounting and the preparation of your taxes, there are several advantages a CPA (certified public accountant) may hold compared to your average tax preparer.
W&H Plans January Seminar on Social Security Changes
In this seminar, Changes & Critical Decisions to Maximize your Social Security Benefits, we will explain how to strategically utilize the changes in the Social Security filing rules as you approach retirement.
Keys to effective cash management
Add cash management to your list of business goals for 2016.
Standard mileage rates reduced for 2016
Starting January 1, the standard mileage rate for driving a vehicle for business purposes is set at 54 cents per mile.
Tax extender act renews tax breaks
In mid-December, Congress renewed a long list of tax breaks known as extenders that have been expiring on an annual basis.
Getting Your Year-End Documents Ready
The right documents put together end the year on a strong note.
Congress Passes Tax Extenders Bill
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, H.R. 2029, was passed by Congress on Thursday and Friday and President Obama is expected to sign it into Law.
Take time for year-end estate planning
As you update your beneficiary designations and wrap up other tax-related year-end matters, take time to make sure your estate plan reflects current rules. Why?
Review your IRA before year-end
Whether or not Congress renews the "extender" tax provision allowing transfers from your IRA to a charity, a year-end review of retirement account rules is a good idea.
Business owners still have options to save on taxes by year end
We are approaching the end of another year, and with that we begin thinking about the filing of tax returns and the payment of taxes for 2015. We have always believed strongly that...
There's still time to save on your individual taxes this year
In addition to all the shopping, eating, and spending time with family during this holiday season, there are several things you might want to be thinking about in order to...
Small business accounting tips for managing costs
One of the most challenging decisions every business owner faces is determining the proper price for his product or service. In general, small business owners tend to under value their product or service.
Critical things to consider in purchasing a business - part IV -What's your future business worth?
This is the final part in my blog series on Critical Things to Consider in Purchasing a Business.
Customer service: Do your employees walk the talk?
Good customer service leads to repeat sales and referrals, which lead to higher revenues and profits. The result is a stronger, more secure business. Your sales staff knows this well.
Make time for some last-minute tax savers
That ticking you hear is the tax clock winding down - quickly. There is only a very short time left to cut your taxes for 2015. Here are moves you can still make before year-end.
Say Goodbye to Some of Our Creative Social Security Claiming Strategies
On November 2, 2015, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 was signed into law. With this, some of the creative claiming strategies, specifically “file and suspend" and " restricted application"...
2016 Medicare Part B Premiums
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced on November 10, 2015, the 2016 Premiums. With no Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment for 2016,...
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