Not-Being-Insured Penalty Eliminated
The Affordable Care Act imposed a “share-responsibility payment” on taxpayers who did not sign up for minimum essential health coverage. This is eliminated in 2019. Read all about it in this week’s Tax Tip.
Marriage and Money: Taking a Team Approach to Retirement
Even when most of a married couple’s retirement assets reside in different accounts, it’s still possible to craft a unified retirement strategy. We explain in this week’s Financial Tip.
Preserving Georgia’s Land with Conservation Easements
Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by Tax Manager Dan DiLuzio, C.P.A., and Managing Associate D.J. Barker, CWS®, to discuss a unique way to preserve our natural resources while getting a tax deduction with conservation easements.
Market Roundup: Markets Fractionally Higher in Holiday-Shortened Week
The U.S. markets were closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day, and Tuesday, the major indices slipped into the red zone amid political uncertainty in Italy and a drop in crude oil prices. In one of two consumer confidence readings, the Conference Board showed confidence climbed to 128 for May from 125.6 in April.
You May Not Get a Tax Refund Next Year
Tax reform made some sweeping changes to the tax brackets, withholding tables and deductions. You may need to prepare to NOT receive a refund! We explain in this week’s Tax Tip.
What is gross domestic product, and why is it important to investors?
If you listen to business news, you’ve surely come across GDP—gross domestic product. Learn why it is such an important economic measure in this week’s Financial Tip.
Business Owners: What You Should Know About Using Temporary Workers
Your temporary summer staff may be entitled to employee benefits if they work enough hours for your company. We explain in this week’s Business Tip.
Direct Your State Taxes to Rural Hospitals and Receive a Charitable Donation Deduction
In today’s Marietta Daily Journal, we explain how you can direct the money you’d pay in state income tax to fund rural hospitals in Georgia and get credit for a charitable donation on your federal returns. Read the Article This article is for demonstrative and academic purposes and is meant to provide valuable background information on…
Pick Your Plastic: Debit or Credit?
You have a choice: the fraud protection that comes with a credit card, or the money management inherent to a debit card. Pick your plastic! Learn more in our Question of the Week.
Mid-Year Planning: Tax Changes to Factor In
Tax reform made a bunch of changes that affect nearly every taxpayer. Learn some of the new rules you need to factor in to your mid-year tax planning in this week’s Tax Tip.