Category Archives: General Tax

12 November 2012

The Fiscal Cliff

There is sure to be a lot of talk now about the fiscal cliff, a huge set of $500 billion dollar tax hikes and spending cuts that will go into effect if congress does nothing before the New Year.   How … Continue reading

5 November 2012

The deficit – and what to do about it

Very recently a friend messaged me and said: Stu, I know you vote socially, and I appreciate that. But what is your economic opinion of the deficit and economic development and how can we best solve this major financial threat … Continue reading

16 October 2012

Is your passion a Hobby or a Business?

Who doesn’t have a hobby, right?  We all need something to do when we aren’t working to help us get through the day.  But are you making money from your hobby? The Internal Revenue Service defines a hobby as an … Continue reading

13 September 2012

TAXES: Obama vs. Romney and what it means to you!

Well it is time to get into one of the most important topics this election season:  Individual income taxes, which represents 47% of the entire federal budget. There is one big battle after another when it comes to Obama vs. Romney … Continue reading

23 August 2012

Podcast: Renting a Home vs Buying a Home

Pete Falconi of Radio 1450 WNBP in Newburyport chats with Stu about the housing market and Renting vs. Buying. People are on both sides of this issue as is the case with many issues. Mortgage Rates are so low and … Continue reading

14 August 2012

Taxation of Professional Athletes

Win Damon of WNBP.com and Radio 1450 in Newburyport and Stu review the taxation of Professional Athletes as well as the taxation of the medals won by the amateurs at the Olympics. Imagine the pro athlete who works in various … Continue reading

30 May 2012

5 things you need to know about paying estimated taxes

If you are an entrepreneur or a small business owner like me, you will want to make sure you have paid the correct yearly tax to the IRS and/or your state government.  You may also have to pay estimates is … Continue reading

21 May 2012

5 things to do if you get a letter from the IRS

  Imagine you come home from work after a very busy day, the kids are acting crazy, and you have to open one of those thick letters that came certified from the IRS.  It is generally not a very fun … Continue reading

15 May 2012

5 Tips for Sellers of Real Estate

My wife and I sold our home and bought a new one in 2011.  It was a truly crazy process and involved our home being under agreement 4 times before finally being sold!  What an ordeal.  Thank you so much … Continue reading

11 April 2012

April 15th means tax PAYING time, NOT filing time!

For many people, April 15th is a panic time.  Running to the post office, all the media outlets chatting about the filing deadline.  Well guess what?  It is NOT the filing deadline.  That is October 15th for individual taxpayers.  April … Continue reading

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