Miscellaneous

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 [...]

Recent economic news has suggested that overall inflation is not really a problem for our country. But, one of the untold stories is how certain components of inflation are adversely affecting [...]

By Steve Barlotta, CPA In last month’s blog I was very critical of Congress’ passing of a two-month stop gap measure extending the 2% payroll tax cut in Social Security and Medicare [...]

The calendar says it’s winter, but many of us are dreaming of spring break or summer excursions. Have you been surfing the Internet for that next great trip idea or deal? Travel doesn’t have to [...]

There have been some important changes in laws affecting Medicare during the past year, but some other aspects of the program remain the same. With a new wave of Baby Boomers reaching age 65 each [...]

How many times have you asked yourself, “Have I got EVERYTHING I need to do my taxes?” This podcast covers all the data you might need and what you should do with it. [...]