Tax Trivia

Tax Trivia

In honor of the end of this year’s tax season, here’s some trivia questions for you! We can’t promise they’ll make you a hit at the next dinner party, but some of them are interesting nonetheless. How many answers do you know? The first true...
Client Spotlight: McMahon Insurance Agency

Client Spotlight: McMahon Insurance Agency

Some people take a vacation with their friends to celebrate their 40th birthday. Bill McMahon, Jr., and his wife, Sandy, purchased their own insurance agency for his 40th celebration. In 1981, Bill purchased Chattin-Halliday Insurance Agency in Ocean City and went to...
Charitable Donations and the Benefits for Donors

Charitable Donations and the Benefits for Donors

Charitable donations are not only beneficial for recipients, charitable donations benefit the ones donating as well. Mindful structuring of contributions can have tax advantages for the donor. There are a few ways to realize those advantages.  Some are: gifts of...
Plan Now for New Due Dates

Plan Now for New Due Dates

While due dates for individual income tax returns, Form 1040, and estimated tax payments will remain the same, there are new requirements that affect individuals. One of the most important new deadlines for individuals is the April 15 deadline to file the FinCen 114,...
Thinking of Making an IRA  Contribution for 2016?

Thinking of Making an IRA Contribution for 2016?

There are many types of IRAs. This article will discuss Traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs and non-deductible IRAs, available to individuals (or a spouse of an individual) with earned income or collecting alimony. The first criterion to consider is your age. If you are over...