It was billed as the IPO of the century; a once in a lifetime investment opportunity to get in on the ground floor of this social media phenomenon. Nearly two weeks after its initial $38 stock [...]
Do you really know how much you pay in taxes? When clients ask me this, it’s really a loaded question. I often talk about the “effective tax rate” paid for federal and state [...]
As we approach college graduation season, a recent report indicates that 80 percent of college students return home after graduation. The primary reasons for this are the weak economy and because [...]
With all the chatter in Washington about reforming our tax code, is it possible that some of our best tax deductions can go by the wayside? For years we’ve been hearing about concepts like [...]
Do you wish you had more control over your financial situation? The good news is that you don’t need to read a textbook to improve your financial literacy. In fact, there are a few simple steps [...]
By Steve Barlotta, CPA Over the past few months, we have heard President Obama touting his proposal to impose a minimum 30 percent tax rate on individuals who make over a $1 million a year. You [...]