The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (TJCA) repealed the deduction for business entertainment beginning in 2018. This includes expenditures for taking clients to sporting events and shows, and paying for season tickets for various sporting events. Generally, any dues for...
Social Security is a valuable resource for older and disabled workers as well as the worker’s survivors and dependents. It provides 90% of the cash flow for one-third of retirees. It delivers 28% of the cash flow for high income retirees. A mistake in claiming these...
While there may be a lot of wisdom in the proverb “May your charity increase as much as your wealth,” there can also be wealth in properly planning your charitable giving. This wealth is derived from the economic benefit that can result from tax savings achieved by...
I am often asked whether it is a good idea for elderly parents to transfer their home to their children. I always ask: “Why do you want to do this?” The most common reason is to protect the house in the event one or both of the parents need nursing home care. First, I...
There are a many different benefits offered by the Social Security Administration, and knowing your options and requirements is essential. Don’t expect the Social Security Administration to know who you married, who you divorced, whether your spouse or ex-spouse died,...
Spending a little bit of time thinking about your expenses for the year might lead to lower taxes. We often see taxpayers cheat themselves when it comes to the following: Medical expenses for themselves and their dependents. These are harder to deduct for federal...
