by Christina Minton | Oct 4, 2021 | Your Income
October extension deadline fast approaching Friday, October 15 marks the extension deadline for filing your 2020 Form 1040 Tax return. Given all the recent tax legislation, numerous stimulus checks and COVID-related tax changes, there are more open tax return filings...
by Christina Minton | Sep 27, 2021 | Miscellaneous
Market values of homes are skyrocketing and higher property tax bills are soon to follow. Prepare now to knock your property taxes back down to earth. What is happening Property taxes typically lag the market. In bad times, the value of your home goes down, but the...
by Christina Minton | Sep 20, 2021 | Miscellaneous
What do I need to keep? Each of us needs to keep records that substantiate our tax return or other important life events for as long as they are needed. So what does this mean? The basic retention period. Federal tax return substantiation is generally three years from...
by Christina Minton | Sep 13, 2021 | Planning
Make your estimated tax payment now If you have not already done so, now is the time to review your tax situation and make an estimated quarterly tax payment using Form 1040-ES. The third quarter due date is now here. Due date: Wednesday, September 15th, 2021...
by Christina Minton | Sep 6, 2021 | Your Income
Lending to friends and relatives can be tricky, and not only because of the stress it can place on your relationships. There are tax issues involved as well. If you have to lend money to someone close to you, here are some tips to do it right in the eyes of the tax...