Category Archives: Tax Preparation

5 September 2019

I filed my Income Tax Extension but when is my Tax Return Due?

We get many questions each year around this time that go like this:  “OK Stu, I know you filed an extension for my business and personal returns, but when are the filings due?” This is a BUSY time of year … Continue reading

25 July 2019

Income Tax cutting strategies for Mid Year 2019

While many tax preparation firms go on vacation after tax season ends, my firm stays busy year round helping clients plan their taxes, budgets, and overall financial lives.  There are often many things one can do to pay less taxes … Continue reading

13 February 2019

Avoid Being Double Taxed on Reinvested Dividends

I get a lot of questions every tax year about capital gains taxes and what the word “basis” means.  The basis of an asset is the purchase price paid. One thing that is easy to miss is the tax paid … Continue reading

11 February 2019

The 20% Passthrough Tax Deduction for Small Businesses (IRS 199A)

At Erock, we have been consulting with small business owners since the late 1980s.  Many people have run their businesses as non incorporated Schedule C filers, while others have formed partnerships or S-Corporations for many differing reasons.  These “passthrough” taxpayers … Continue reading

4 February 2019

Income Tax Filing 2018 Getting Ready for Your Tax Preparer

Welcome to 2019 and the 2018 tax filing season.  Let’s make it a great year!  Here are a few things you need to do to get ready to prepare your taxes for 2018.  It is very important to get organized … Continue reading

1 May 2018

What does Tax reform mean to YOU?

Let Stu at Erock Tax show you what tax reform means to your bottom line.  Now that the mad tax rush is over, we can focus on the key changes from tax reform that will have an impact directly on … Continue reading

12 February 2018

Getting ready for your Income Tax Preparer or CPA

Ugggh:  It is Tax Season again and that is sure to make people feel uneasy.  Let’s face it, no one likes to do their taxes, do they?  There are so many reasons to dislike this dreaded yearly project:  Tax preparation … Continue reading

18 January 2018

The Economics of Snow Storms

The snow is falling in the Northeast and other parts of the country are seeing snow for the first time in a long time and in some cases ever!  Snowstorms can often have a very significant impact on the economy … Continue reading

19 November 2017

Quick Income Tax Tip to Start the 2017 filing Season

Welcome to the 2017 Income Tax Filing Season.  Electronic submissions start January 29, But many of you won’t file until March or April or beyond.  Quick tip:  Contact your tax advisor right away to see how tax reform affects your … Continue reading

16 November 2017

Stu chats TAX Reform with Win Damon on FM 96.3 Joppa radio

Tax reform is front and center these days as potential plans for reform are being pushed and are in ASAP mode.  As usual there are so many stories and claims to this extremely huge issue.  After reviewing dozens of articles … Continue reading

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