If you are anticipating a nice refund this year, it may be a good idea to prepare yourself for a possible letdown. Many taxpayers will receive a smaller-than-expected refund and might even owe taxes to…

Is alimony still deductible by payers and taxable to recipients? It depends. There is some confusion around recent tax law changes, but the prior rules generally remain in effect for divorce and separation agreements entered…

Want your tax return filed quickly and without error? Then double-check this list of items that are often overlooked. These missing items often cause delays in getting your tax return filed: Forms W-2 and 1099….

The Internal Revenue Service expects individual taxpayers to file more than 150 million returns this year. If prior-year statistics hold steady, over 70 percent of filers will get a refund. That’s the good news. But…

Franchise opportunities abound. A solid franchise company can offer a proven business model, staff training, advertising expertise and many other benefits for jumpstarting a business. But whether you’re selling fast food or repairing cars, it…

Let’s Talk Tax Reform For years, tax filers have valued a long list of itemized deductions which reduced their taxable income. Much of that is history now that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is…

This is the first tax year under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. So what can you expect? Here are answers to some frequently asked questions. Let’s Talk Tax Reform   1. Do I still…