By

Stephen Saddock
financial advisor tax planning
The April 15th  Tax Day for  2024 may be months away, but it’s never too early to start employing smart strategies that will help minimize your taxes throughout the year. This can help you ensure no unpleasant surprises when it’s time to file.  Tax preparation and planning that occurs all year long results in the...
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exit planning business owner
As a successful business owner, you may have no immediate plans to close the shop in the near future, but what about many years from now? Smart exit planning strategies are essential for any business. However, more often than not, these strategies are ignored until significant changes are imminent. Without an exit strategy well in advance,...
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business loan
When it comes to successfully launching a new business, having the funds to succeed from the start is key.   According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 20% of new businesses fail within their initial year. Moreover, one of the primary reasons in recent history is simply a lack of funds.   In fact, per a...
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tax planning
Are you ready to learn some tax planning tips for your business? Calculating annual taxes can be challenging enough for everyday individuals, but these challenges are multiplied for small business owners.   In 2020, the IRS announced that it would increase tax audits of small businesses by 50%, and many small businesses simply don’t have...
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financial advisor
When it comes to your financial future and long-term success, your investment manager plays a powerful role. Serving as your guide for wealth management, an investment manager is your partner for fulfilling your financial ambitions, and developing strategies to help you reach these milestones.  However, not all investment management services are created equal. That is...
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tax audit
The April 18 deadline for your 2023 taxes is quickly approaching.  Therefore, one core aspect of annual taxes at the back of every taxpayer’s mind is the possibility of triggering an audit.  Generally speaking, audits are fairly rare, with less than 1% of Americans being audited on a yearly basis. However, this percentage can certainly...
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tax planning
When it comes to tax preparation and planning, mistakes are easy to make.   From basic information to possible deductions, a far-reaching range of pitfalls that result in an IRS audit or a missed opportunity to save money.  According to  a 2015 report, federal tax laws and regulations have grown to over 10 million words in...
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tax planning
With the easing of the global pandemic coupled with a rise in inflation, 2022 saw several broad financial changes that naturally resulted in changes to Americans’ annual taxes. Some of these changes were beneficial. For example, a shift in the tax brackets due to inflation or an increase in the standard deductions. Additionally, other changes...
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tax preparation
The end of January marks the beginning of the tax preparation and planning season. There have been several noticeable changes that taxpayers should know before they start to collect and submit their paperwork. Some things to look out for are form changes, new tax brackets, and more. Here’s a sample of the new-in-2022 things to...
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estate planning
You have spent a lifetime making careful financial decisions and saving your money so that you can secure your future, as well as the future of your loved ones. No one wants to leave behind a burden when it comes to ensuring that your family members, friends, and charities are properly provided.  Also, this means...
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