2018 Standard Mileage Rates Announced
Those who track mileage for work will be glad to know the IRS adjusted the 2018 standard mileage rate for inflation. Read more in this week’s Tax Tip.
New Blended Retirement System for Military
The Office of Financial Readiness now offers a new military retirement system that blends a defined benefit annuity with a defined contribution plan. Read all about it in this week’s Financial Tip.
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: A Look at Accelerated Depreciation
With the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the deduction limit for Section 179 doubles to $1,000,000 for property placed into service after Dec. 31, 2017. For businesses, this is a robust benefit that is likely to stimulate additional growth, as it provides an immediate tax benefit for businesses that purchase anywhere from $1 to $2,500,000 worth of…
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Promises Big Changes for Businesses
Hosts Bil Lako, CFP®, and Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, are joined by our Chief Economic Adviser, Roger Tutterow, Ph.D., and delve into a discussion on how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act changes for businesses and corporations may affect the economy. They discuss how companies may take advantage of corporate tax rates, the repeal of corporate AMT, the reduced tax rate for repatriated profits, and accelerated depreciation.
Market Roundup: While Equities Advanced Modestly, Volatility was Prevalent Throughout the Week
The U.S. Markets were closed Monday, commemorating Presidents Day; however, the break from trading didn’t stop indices from sliding into red territory on Tuesday, marking the first declines for the indices since they entered correction territory on Feb. 8. The decline continued Wednesday as concerns about higher interest rates resurfaced with the release of the Federal Open Market Committee meeting minutes from the January meeting.
Alternative minimum tax back to targeting the very rich
In today’s Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, explains the changes the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act made to Alternative Minimum Tax. Read the Article
Nine Ways to Start a Business Budget to Spur and Guide Growth
Business owners: Read nine key ways to create an effective budget that can spur and guide the growth of your company in this week’s Business Tip.
What Is Critical Illness Insurance?
Medical advances increase the chances that you will survive a serious illness that in the past may have killed you. But what are your chances of surviving financially, as well? Learn more in this week’s Insurance Tip.
New Tax Law Cracks Down on Home Mortgage Interest
With the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Congress has yanked the rug out from under those with equity debt on their homes. (It’s no longer deductible!) We explain in this week’s Tax Tip.
Alternative Minimum Tax – Back To Targeting the Very Rich
If you are subject to AMT, you may see your AMT calculations more closely resemble your standard tax liability calculations because of the changes to how your standard tax liability is calculated and the higher exemptions for AMT. Read the Article on Sean Hannity’s website This article is for demonstrative and academic purposes and is…