Tax Deductions You Can No Longer Count On The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 enacted changed that start to take effect this tax season. Some of these changes are that there are tax deductions that you can no longer take advantage of. In this article, we are going to go over the [...]
Creating a Corporation A corporation is a type of way to organize your business entity. Depending on your business situation it could be beneficial to create one. In this article, we will go over the benefits and disadvantages of corporations and how to create one in the State of Arizona. Corporation Benefits There [...]
Annuity Myths Debunked Annuities are an often-misunderstood investment option. They can be complex, and offer many different features, which scares some away from utilizing them. In this article, we will go over common annuity myths and debunk them. Myth 1: All Annuities Are the Same Annuities have a large range of options. There [...]
Certificates of Deposit Certificates of Deposit, or CDs, are a type of investment. They are popular among investors who are adverse to risk. In this article, we will go over the basics of certificates of deposit to help you decide if utilizing one is right for you. CD Basics A CD is a [...]
2019 Tax Return The 2019 tax return changes have many people concerned. But the more prepared you are, the less likely you are to experience any negative surprises. In this article, we will go over five helpful tips to prepare for your 2018 tax returns. Review Your 2017 Return One of the best [...]
Why Estate Planning Is Important Estate planning is important as a component of your financial life. But many people put it off because the topic upsets them or they think they are not rich enough or old enough to worry about it. But it is something vital for everyone to take care of. In [...]
Modified Endowment Contracts Modified Endowment Contracts, or MECs, refer to the tax qualification of some life insurance policies. In this article, we are going to go over exactly what modified endowment contracts are, their taxation, and how a life insurance policy qualified as one. Technical and Miscellaneous Revenue Act The Technical and Miscellaneous Revenue [...]
Dealing With a Market Correction A market correction is a 10% or greater decline in the price of a security. For most investors, they are scary and hard to deal with. In this article, we will go over 5 tips to help you deal with a market correction. 1. Understand What a Market Correction [...]
Gift Tax Gift tax is a tax that you potentially may have to pay for gifting property to another person. In this article, we will go over the basics of how gift taxes work, so you can understand how it affects you The Basics Whether or not your gift will be subject to tax [...]
Irrevocable Trust FAQs An irrevocable trust is often a confusing estate planning document to many people. In this article, we will go over commonly ask irrevocable trust questions to help you better understand them and how they work. What is an Irrevocable Trust? An irrevocable trust is a type of estate planning document. It [...]
