Don’t Let the IRS Become Your Pen Pal
By GellerRagans on 06/08/2015Read moreGetting a letter or notice from the IRS can be upsetting, confusing, and unnecessary. The IRS sends taxpayers notices...
IRS Issues Reminder on Child Tax Credit
By GellerRagans on 06/02/2015Read moreWorking parents should be aware that the child and dependent care tax credit is available to offset some of...
For Effective Tax Planning, Do a Midyear Review
By GellerRagans on 05/29/2015Read moreWith summer vacations and warm weather just around the corner, tax planning may not be a priority on your...
What Every Spouse Should Know Before Signing a Joint Return
By GellerRagans on 05/26/2015Read moreThe advantage of filing a joint tax return is well known – you generally save money compared to filing...
Roth IRAs: A Smart Tax Idea for Children
By GellerRagans on 05/21/2015Read morePersuading your working children to make retirement contributions may not be easy, but investments in Roth IRAs may be...
Create a Roadmap to Retirement
By GellerRagans on 05/19/2015Read morePreparing for your retirement is a journey. And like most journeys, success or failure often hinges on decisions made...
IRS Tax Audits Cut by Budget Issues
By GellerRagans on 05/15/2015Read moreThe IRS reports that its enforcement budget has been cut by $254 million, a 5% reduction from the previous...
Understand the Pros and Cons of DRIPs
By GellerRagans on 05/12/2015Read moreAppropriately enough, investors may notice a slow trickle in earnings from “dividend reinvestment plans” (DRIPs). But these investments may...
Your 401(k) and a Job Change
By GellerRagans on 05/07/2015Read moreIf you change jobs this year, don’t forget about your 401(k) in your old employer’s retirement plan. You may...
June 15 Filing Date for U.S. Citizens Abroad
By GellerRagans on 05/04/2015Read moreU.S. citizens and resident aliens living overseas or serving in the military outside the U.S. have a June 15,...
Can a Business Grow Too Fast
By GellerRagans on 04/30/2015Read moreMost businesses hope to grow. They consider themselves successful if growth is taking place, and the faster the growth...
Use Your Income Tax Refund Wisely
By GellerRagans on 04/27/2015Read moreTo many people, an income tax refund might be one of the largest single cash receipts for the entire...
Should You Be Making Estimated Tax Payments
By GellerRagans on 04/22/2015Read moreDuring the tax year you must prepay a substantial amount of the taxes you’ll owe for that year, or...
Act Fast or You’ll Lose Your Refund!
By GellerRagans on 04/14/2015Read moreIf you didn’t file a tax return for the year 2011, you’re not necessarily in trouble. In fact, you...
Are You Able to Benefit from an ABLE Account?
By GellerRagans on 04/10/2015Read moreThe “tax extenders” legislation that became law in December included the “Achieving a Better Life Experience Act” (also called...
Can’t File by April 15? Get an Extension!
By GellerRagans on 04/07/2015Read moreIf you can’t file your 2014 tax return by the April 15 deadline, file for an extension to get...