Alloy Silverstein’s Tax Tip of the week   If you contributed to charity in 2017, you can generally deduct the full amount on your tax return with one caveat: You must have the records to…

Everyone should have legal instructions to leave behind in the event of their death. For most people that means having a will, but some people should consider having a living trust. A will is a…

According to the American Staffing Association, there are approximately 3 million temporary and contract employees working for U.S. staffing companies during an average work week. That means there’s a wide range of skilled people usually…

Are you enjoying retirement and collecting Social Security benefits? Get ready. Fraudsters are pulling back their bowstrings. There’s a bullseye on your back. Here are three scams focused on seniors:   “You’ve won a big prize.” You…

Of all the letters one could receive in the mail, notification of an IRS audit is probably ranked really low. While some taxpayers are selected for random audits every year, the chances of that happening…

Designing your business’s credit policy Business clients often prefer to be billed for purchases rather than paying upfront. That means you may need to establish receivable accounts for most business-to-business transactions. Unfortunately, it also means…

You can save more for retirement next year using tax-advantaged accounts, thanks to a boost in the maximum 401(k) contribution rate by the IRS. The maximum rate increases by $500 to $18,500, which is the…

The pros and cons of paying off credit cards with a HELOC According to a 2017 American household credit card debt study, the average American household with credit card debt has a balance exceeding $15,000….