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Tax Reform Sunset [Video]

Tax planning is all about looking forward. What is going to be happening in years to come. Tax legislation thought is a very different topic because it changes or it stays the same until it changes.  In 2018 we had the tax cut and jobs act, also known as the Trump Reform. And what that…

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Charitable Contribution Grouping [Video]

There is a lot that goes into tax planning. With the recent changes in the tax law and environments, charitable contribution is one area that has seen a lot of change. With the standard deduction doubling year over year, the benefit of charitable deductions has decreased. Charitable Contribution Decline So we are seeing people who…

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Income Affects Medicare [Video]

As you near age 65 it’s very common you may be thinking about retiring. And something that comes with that is your health insurance because it was provided, usually by your employer.  And now you are thinking, “How am I going to pay for health, health costs, and health insurance?” This is where Medicare Part…

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Don’t Let Tax Reform Changes Surprise You. Plan Now! [Video]

STEPHEN SMALENBERGER, EA® Tax Reform changes have been in the news lately. You’ve probably heard or read about it. Let’s discuss how these changes impact you.  Understanding how things have changed will allow you to talk with your accountant now as they’re preparing your 2019 return, to make any changes for how your 2020 return…

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Happy Thanksgiving From All Of Us! [Video]

Thanksgiving is the season and time of year where we all get to stop reflect and celebrate what has happened throughout the last year. And we all have stories from this past year. And one that we are thankful for is your receptiveness to our growing team.  And one of the things I’m personally thankful…

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Study Your Pay Stub[Video]

So we’ve all had the joy of opening a pay stub, expecting a big amount, and then looking at the bottom and being very disappointed. The goal in this video is to walk you though your pay stub, whether this is the first time reviewing a pay stub or you have done it years upon…

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