Crocuses are blooming in my yard, which have always given me joy. In Maryland they would poke their brave little buds up through the snow to promise that days would
Monthly Economic Update
Well, that was an interesting month. US financial markets seemed relieved to have Election Day behind us, with the S&P 500 index recovering from its October woes to end the
Help Is on the Way – Understanding the CARES Act
The Coronavirus pandemic is affecting us all. We’ve been staying healthy personally, but our kids have been home from school for weeks, and clients are sharing news of work furloughs,
Is it time to leave NYC?
When is the last time you asked yourself this question? If you often ask yourself this question, you aren’t the only one. In fact, according to the US Census, New
Looking for a New Accountant? What to Ask Now
Tax season is here again, and for many of my clients, that means it’s time to reach out to your CPA – or to find one if you haven’t
The Difference Between Marginal and Average Tax Rates
You may have heard that the income tax rate on the highest earners is now 37%. Wow, does that mean if we make $500,000 we’ll pay $185,000 in federal income tax? Well, no. The
The Benefits of Benefits
“My new company gave me this big packet of benefits information. Should I sign up for the …” Health Insurance? Company 401K? Group Life Insurance? Long Term Disability Insurance? Long
Understanding Your Taxes When You’re Self-Employed
Taxes. The word alone is enough to send most self-employed individuals running for the hills. There seems to always be some form of confusion around how to pay your taxes,
The Time for Tax Planning Is Now
If you are like most Americans, you think about your taxes annually – when you visit your accountant at tax time (or load up TurboTax in early April), but basically,
