Category Archives: Tax Tips

11 September 2019

What do I do if I am behind a few years in filing my Income Taxes?

This is a very popular question in our tax office and we get it often.  “I have not filed my taxes for three years.  Am I in trouble or what should I do?”  Well, it is important to understand your … Continue reading

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

8 February 2019

The Timing of Roth IRA Conversions

The taxation of Roth conversions will take center stage in 2019 for more people as tax rates have been lowered across the board making it more advantageous for many folks to make the transfer from a traditional IRA to a … 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

9 January 2019

TAX REFORM: 10 TIPS TO HELP YOU NAVIGATE THE CHANGES

Welcome all to the 2018 tax filing season!  What a crazy filing season it will be, as it is the first-time filing returns after Congress passed the largest reform to the tax code in over 30  years.  Of course, this … Continue reading

6 December 2018

2018 Year End Tax and Money Planning Tips

As the end of 2018 approaches, I can honestly say it has been the craziest year to be an advisor in a long time!  Saying “That’s a wrap” and closing the books on 2018 will be welcome to many advisors.  … Continue reading

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