This article was published by the IRS. Understanding the tax responsibilities that come with starting a business venture can save taxpayers money and help set them up for success. IRS.gov has the resources and answers to help people through the process of starting a new business. Here are six tips for new business owners. Choose a [...]
As we approach the end of 2020, it is the perfect time to assess your current financial situation. Here are five areas to focus on this week during the last few days of the calendar year: Assess Your Goals. If you have a financial plan, this is the perfect time to determine what you accomplished, as [...]
Heather appeared again in this week’s Tuesday episode (December 22, 2020) of the Town of Plymouth’s “COVID-19 Daily Update” to explain the ramifications of the new COVID-19 relief bill passed by Congress earlier this week. (UPDATE: President Trump has since asked Congress to review certain aspects of the bill before he will sign it into law.) [...]
This video was published by the IRS. More than 90% of identity thieves and data breaches start with a phishing email. Phishing scams pose as a trusted company, maybe your bank, a favorite retailer, your tax software provider, or your state tax agency - even the IRS. Here's one way to recognize a scam: a phishing [...]
This article was published by the IRS. The Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers of a special new provision that will allow more people to easily deduct up to $300 in donations to qualifying charities this year. Following special tax law changes made earlier this year, cash donations of up to $300 made before December 31, [...]
