Category Archives: Planning Strategies
FAQs on the Early Release of the 2020 Form W-4
The following article was published by the IRS. 1. Why redesign Form W-4? The new design reduces the form’s complexity and increases the transparency and accuracy of the withholding system. While it uses the same underlying information as the old design, it … Continue reading
Sudden Money: Managing a Windfall
Striking it big with the lottery is a dream for many, but a reality for few. But the fact is, you are far more likely to receive a sudden windfall of money from another source than the lottery. Whether it … Continue reading
Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
The following video was published by the IRS The Individual Taxpayer Identification Program (or ITIN for short) is for people who must file or pay U.S. taxes but who are not eligible for a SSN. A change in the law … Continue reading
Business Taxpayers Should Take Another Look at Their Estimated Tax Payments
The following article was published by the IRS. Taxpayers who pay quarterly estimated tax payments may want to revisit the amount they pay. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act changed the way most taxpayers calculate their tax. These taxpayers include … Continue reading
How to Refinance Your Home Loan
If you are a homeowner, you probably have a mortgage. Mortgages are typically the largest loan a person has, or ever will have. This means that the rate you pay on your loan matters. While mortgage rates have risen slightly, … Continue reading