Dec 5, 2019 | Personal Finance, Social Security, Uncategorized
Finding the right age and correct strategy to claim Social Security retirement benefits can have a substantial impact on a retiree’s financial security. It is essential for CPA personal financial planners to educate clients about the options and run the numbers...
Dec 5, 2019 | Affordable Care Act, News, Personal Finance, Tax, Uncategorized
Change in Tax Rates Beginning in 2013, the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 imposes new higher 39.6% and 20% tax rates on ordinary income and long-term capital gains, respectively. The new top ordinary income tax rate of 39.6% is imposed on taxable income over...
Dec 5, 2019 | Investing, Personal Finance
When it comes to constructing a portfolio it is generally not a matter of stocks or bonds, it is a matter of both. As a matter of fact, there are two other asset classes, cash and alternative investments that also should also be considered for a well-diversified...
Dec 5, 2019 | Business, Personal Finance, Tax
Author: Frank Pelosi, CPA, CVA One of the strategies to reduce your taxable income is to make a charitable contribution to a qualified organization before the calendar year ends. Common examples of qualified organizations include churches, religious organizations,...
Dec 5, 2019 | Business, Personal Finance, Tax
Authors: Jennifer Wallace, CPA and Jason A. Mendick INDIVIDUALS Tax planning can help you minimize your tax liability in both the current year and future year giving you, rather than the government, the use of your money for investment, business, or personal...
Dec 5, 2019 | News, Personal Finance, Tax
Author: Catherine M. Miskiv, CPA Statistics show that phishing has become rampant and, based on the number of calls we receive from clients, the scammers are very good at impersonating the taxing authorities. This past year we saw a significant increase in incidences...
