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Filing Your Taxes Early Can Minimize Identity Theft
The IRS opened the 2019 individual income tax return filing season on January 27. Even if you typically don’t file until much closer to the April 15 deadline (or you file for an extension), consider filing your taxes early this year. The reason: You can potentially protect yourself from tax identity theft — and you [...]
Is The Coronavirus Now Unstoppable?
As posted to the Peak Prosperity YouTube Channel on February 13, 2020 (Run time 19 min 26 sec) In Update #21, on the Wuhan New Coronavirus (now officially "Covid-19"), Chris Martenson reports: ". . . the scientific research on covid-19 (the new name of the Wuhan Coronavirus) continues to reveal what a huge challenge containing [...]
When Must Your Business File IRS Form 8300?
(This is Blog Post #743)
Coronavirus Threat Greatest in Densely Populated Environments
As posted to the Peak Prosperity YouTube Channel on February 12, 2020 (Run time 10 min 27 sec) In Update #20, on the Wuhan New Coronavirus (now officially "Covid-19"), Chris Martenson reports: "The Coronavirus continues its spread through China and surrounding Asian countries. The data increasingly show that this virus is wickedly contagious, especially in [...]
Employers Must Disclose Retirement Income to Employees
As you’ve probably heard, a new law was recently passed with a wide range of retirement plan changes for employers and individuals. One of the provisions of the SECURE Act involves a new requirement for employers that sponsor tax-favored defined contribution retirement plans that are subject to ERISA. Soon, employers must disclose retirement income to employees. [...]
Potential for a Coronavirus Vaccine
As posted to the Peak Prosperity YouTube Channel on February 11, 2020 (Run time 22 min 57 sec) In Update #19, on the Wuhan New Coronavirus (now officially "Covid-19"), Chris Martenson reports: "After updating on the latest case information, this video explains what a cytokine storm is, how that actually is the cause of harm, [...]
Bypass the SALT Deduction Limit with a Nongrantor Trust
If you reside in a high-tax state, you may want to want to use nongrantor trusts to bypass the SALT deduction limit (the $10,000 federal limit on State And Local Tax deductions. The limit can significantly reduce itemized deductions if your state income and property taxes are well over $10,000. A potential strategy for avoiding [...]
Coronavirus Incubation Period May Be Up To 24 Days
As posted to the Peak Prosperity YouTube Channel on February 10, 2020 (Run time 20 min 44 sec) In Update #18, on the Wuhan New Coronavirus (officially "2019-ncov"), Chris Martenson reports: "A new report finds that the incubation period for the Coronavirus may be as long as 24 days, 10 days longer than previous expected. [...]
4 Changes That May Affect Your Retirement Plan
If you save for retirement with an IRA or other plan, you’ll be interested to know that Congress recently passed a law that makes significant modifications to these accounts. The SECURE Act, which was signed into law on December 20, 2019, made these four changes which may affect your retirement plan. Change #1: The maximum [...]
Coronavirus Far Worse Than We Thought
As posted to the Peak Prosperity YouTube Channel on February 9, 2020 (Run time 27 min 35 sec) In Update #17, on the Wuhan New Coronavirus (officially "2019-ncov"), Chris Martenson reports: Is the Coronavirus far worse than we thought? New research suggest that is the case. "Chinese officials are now warning the Wuhan Coronavirus may [...]
SECURE Act Helps Secure Employees Retirement
A significant law was recently passed that adds tax breaks and makes changes to employer-provided retirement plans. If your small business has a current plan for employees or if you’re thinking about adding one, you should familiarize yourself with the new rules. The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act) was signed into [...]
Don’t Contemplate Fraud Litigation Without a CPA
You may already know how CPAs can help businesses uncover and prevent fraud. But what about when a fraud incident leads to civil litigation? Don't contemplate fraud litigation without an experienced CPA that can help your legal team collect and summarize complex financial documents and reconstruct lost or stolen records. CPAs can also serve as [...]
Budgeting Tips for Individuals
(This is Blog Post #733)
Coronavirus Impact on the Global Economy
As posted to the Peak Prosperity YouTube Channel on February 7, 2020 (Run time 10 min 44 sec) In Update #16, on the Wuhan New Coronavirus (officially "2019-ncov"), Chris Martenson reports: "As China now has placed over 400 million of its citizens under quarantine, China's economy is grinding to a halt. Workers can't leave their [...]
Non-Deductible IRA Contributions Require Tracking
If, like many people, your traditional IRA holds a mixture of deductible (after-tax) and nondeductible (pretax) contributions, it’s important to know that non-deductible IRA contributions require tracking. Why? Because the IRS treats distributions as a blend of pretax and after-tax dollars. If you treat distributions as fully taxable, you’ll end up overpaying. An example Dan, [...]
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