by Kaitria LaFleure | Oct 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
Retirement is far from most teenagers’ minds when they get their first jobs. Most young people are more interested in spending their earnings or saving for a shorter-term goal. But those early earnings create a significant financial opportunity: decades of potential...
by Kaitria LaFleure | Sep 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you own a closely held C corporation, you might be looking for ways to withdraw cash from your business. Paying yourself a dividend can be a straightforward option — but it comes at a tax cost. Corporate distributions are generally taxable to you to the extent of...
by Kaitria LaFleure | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Teachers and other educators often spend their own money on books, supplies, equipment and other classroom needs. For 2026, eligible educators may have two ways to deduct qualifying unreimbursed expenses. One deduction is available whether or not they itemize, and a...
by Kaitria LaFleure | Jul 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
Have you already made contributions to charity this year? Are you considering making more between now and year end? If so, it’s important to be familiar with the tax rules for different types of donations so you can maximize your tax benefit — or at least avoid...
by Kaitria LaFleure | Jul 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
Last year, the new tax deduction for taxpayers 65 and older was sometimes referred to as “no tax on Social Security.” In actuality, this up-to-$6,000-per-individual deduction, also known as the “senior” deduction, is generally available whether or not someone receives...