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Tax “deferred” Retirement Savings Plans…Smooth now, Stings Later

Tax “deferred” retirement savings plans (IRA, 401k…) feel smooth now, but they have a nasty bite in the end. All of my tax clients who saved for retirement using tax deferred plans are now paying taxes up the wazooooo! They’re paying taxes on the income they “deferred” PLUS any interest or dividends that money gained. […]

Why I Recommend you OPT OUT of the Advanced Child Tax Credits If You Don’t Need the $$$ Right Now

I’ve received a few questions about the ADVANCED payments on Child Tax credits, and decided to share my thoughts with you all. Unless you really need the advanced child tax payments, I recommend you OPT OUT of receiving them. These payments are ADVANCES on child tax credits you’re expected to receive in 2021.  The advancement […]

IRS strongly urges taxpayers not to file amended returns related to the new legislative provisions

The IRS strongly urges taxpayers not to file amended returns related to the new legislative provisions or take other unnecessary steps at this time. The IRS will provide taxpayers with additional guidance on those provisions that could affect their 2020 tax return, including the retroactive provision that makes the first $10,200 of 2020 unemployment benefits […]