Posts by Michelle Smalenberger, CFP®
December 2020 Financial Planning & Investment Newsletter
Financial Planning & Investing December 2020 Newsletter: Financial Planning & Investing, Recapping 2020 Returns | 2020 Charitable Giving Strategy , Self-Directed 401k, Fee-Only Financial Advisor, Chicago, Barrington
Read MoreCustodial Accounts: Non Tax Advantaged Savings Account[Video]
[Video] Custodial Accounts: Non Tax Advantaged Savings Account | Maybe you’re trying to plan for your child’s future and all the options you look at help you cover college expenses but you just want to save for their future, not only college. You understand that there are tax benefits to saving in college savings accounts, but you want flexibility for how the funds will be used.
Read MoreUpdate Your Net Worth :Financial Review [Video]
It’s that time of year again when we can look back at the progress you made from last year, and realize you really are making progress month by month. What we are going to talk about is your net worth and how that is increasing. We are looking at three ways to update your net…
Read MoreCARES Act: Mortgage Forbearance Request
CARES Act: Mortgage Forbearance Request Background: Another provision of the CARES Act, for keeping more funds in your pocket, allows for individuals with a mortgage to defer their mortgage payments for 90 days, and as long as 180 days. Timing: This is an immediate benefit you can receive. Benefits: If you have a federally backed mortgage…
Read MoreCARES Act For Businesses: Payroll Tax & Net Operating Losses Loosened
CARES Act For Businesses: Payroll Tax & Net Operating Payroll Tax Payment Deferral Background: The “CARES Act” which was recently signed into law allows employers as well as those self-employed the ability to defer payroll tax or self-employment tax payments. Amount & Timing The payroll tax payments which are eligible for deferral begin on the…
Read MoreCARES Act For Businesses: Employee Retention Credit
CARES Act For Businesses: Employee Retention Credit If you do not receive a loan from SBA as a result of the other portions of this law, you may be able to claim a very favorable tax credit. This is a refundable credit that goes against the businesses’ share of Social Security taxes, typically 6.2%. First hurdle:…
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