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The IRS Just Contacted You – How to Tell if it is a Scam

Protect Yourself from Tax Scams There are many tax scams out there with the purpose of stealing your identity, stealing your money, or filing fraudulent tax returns using your private information. Tax scammers work year-round, not just during tax season and target virtually everyone. Stay alert to the ways that criminals pose as the IRS to trick you out of your money or personal information. IRS-Impersonation Telephone Scam An aggressive and sophisticated telephone scam targeting taxpayers, Read more [...]
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Three Essential Business Roles for Success and Balance

In his book, The Rebel Rules: Daring to Be Yourself in Business, author Chip Conley describes what investors look for in a management team when considering providing startup money to new businesses. He says your management team should consist of a “brain trust that includes a passionate visionary, a ‘get-your-hands-dirty’ operator, and a responsible, finance-minded executive.” Even if you’re never going to seek venture capital money to fund your business, this tidbit of advice Read more [...]
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Tax Strategies for the Retired Taxpayer: Convert your IRA’s Required Minimum Distribution into a Qualified Charitable Distribution

After years of saving for retirement, it’s time to start using those savings—even if you don’t really need to.  Once you reach 70 ½ years old, you must begin taking annual distributions from your qualified retirement plan.  This is called a required minimum distribution (RMD.)  If you don’t take your RMD, the IRS imposes a severe penalty—it’s a tax of 50% of the amount that was not withdrawn in time! Additionally, any RMD taken is considered ordinary income and will Read more [...]