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23 April 2020

10 Reasons to File Your Taxes Now

The July 15 federal and state tax filing deadline may seem like light years away, but there’s some important reasons why you should keep on track with your taxes and finances while everyone is at home. Pretty soon the stay-at-home … Continue reading

6 January 2016

Stu’s Radio chat with local entrepreneur Jeremy of Grand Trunk Imports

I always have such a great time talking to Jeremy Kirkpatrick of the Grand Trunk wine and cheese shop here in Newburyport.  He is so full of knowledge and it really shows as he explains to me the wines and … Continue reading

18 May 2012

Port Pride – Vote YES on June 5th for New Schools and a New Senior Center!

Stu’s Letter to the editor – Newburyport Daily News I love Newburyport.  My 8 month pregnant wife and 10 year old son Drew moved here in January of 2005 in about 6 feet of snow right before the 3rd Patriots … Continue reading

8 May 2012

5 Reasons to Do Your Tax Planning in May

For many of us, the tax season ends with a sigh of relief. Believe me, I understand. But if you can catch your breath and make time to plan for next year’s taxes now, you’ll save yourself time and money. … Continue reading

19 April 2012

Tax Season, The Buffet rule, Mitt Romney’s taxes, and more!

Click below to hear Win Damon and I talk about the end of the tax busy season, the buffet rule, Mitt Romney’s tax returns, what it all really means, and other fun news and financial topics of the day.  Listen on WNBP … Continue reading

19 March 2012

ERock Tax Tip of the Day – Pay Estimated Taxes

The law requires us to pay taxes in a timely manner, either through our w2 or via estimated taxes.  Did you recently start a business or become a consultant in the past year? If you did and expect to make … Continue reading

3 March 2012

ERock Tax Tip of the Day – Filing Jointly Lowers Your Federal Tax Burden

Tax Tip of the Day – Find out the right filing status for your particular situation Married taxpayers who file jointly enjoy lower Federal tax rates on income even if only one spouse is working. Two married filing jointly taxpayers … Continue reading

24 February 2012

ERock Tax Tip – Claim your Child Tax Credit on form 1040

Tax Tip of the Day – Make Sure You Claim Your Child Tax Credit   According to 2008 statistics the average cost to raise a child is nearly $200,000. Couple that with the cost of college and you have a … Continue reading

26 January 2012

QUICK HIT TAX FIGURES FOR THE 2011 FILING SEASON

  Some important figures to know when preparing your 2011 Taxes! PAYROLL TAX CUT for employees extended through February 29, 2012. (Social security tax rate on wages up to $110,100 will be 4.2% rather than 6.2%.) ADOPTION TAX CREDIT decreases … Continue reading

25 January 2012

Stress lowering Tax tips for the 2011 filing season #2

Pay your taxes on time.  Don’t give the IRS any extra incentive to review your particular case.  Paying and filing on time doesn’t ensure that you will not be audited but being on top of your taxes does show diligence … Continue reading

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