Choosing the right accountant is very important. Avoid the mistaken belief that all financial professionals are equally skilled and capable. Abilities and ethics vary from one person to another. It’s your money, so protect it and get the best service possible. Take your time and find someone that fits your personality and needs. Choose wisely… Continue reading How To Choose An Accountant
Author: Ed Barton
What is a Tax Attorney? Do You Need One?
The word attorney signifies someone who knows the legality of things. When things go wrong in the hands of the law, people are likely to run to the midst of attorneys. In the field of legality and law, these attorneys are the experts who can provide you with the ample insights you need and the… Continue reading What is a Tax Attorney? Do You Need One?
Do You Need an Emergency Fund?
You should always expect the unexpected! You can be prepared for the unexpected by having an emergency fund set aside. An emergency fund is the best defense against a financial emergency. Many doubt they can afford to start, build, and maintain an emergency fund. But the truth is you can’t afford not to have one.… Continue reading Do You Need an Emergency Fund?
Should You Appeal Your Business Personal Property Tax?
“Collecting more taxes than is necessary is legalized robbery.” These words of wisdom, spoken by the 13th president of the United States, Calvin Coolidge, still ring true in today’s society for homeowners and business owners. Robbery may seem harsh, but what would you say if someone tried to sell you one-year-old motel sheets for 90%… Continue reading Should You Appeal Your Business Personal Property Tax?
Should Apartment Owners Appeal Their Property Taxes?
Property taxes are one of apartment owners’ most significant line item costs. However, many owners do not appeal effectively. Even though owners realize that property taxes can be managed and reduced through an appeal, some view taxes as an arbitrary estimate provided by the government that can’t effectively be appealed. It tends to boil down… Continue reading Should Apartment Owners Appeal Their Property Taxes?
6 Habits of Financially Successful Singles
Some of us enjoy being single, and some of us don’t. But there’s no arguing that being single can be more financially challenging. An additional income is a great advantage, and two people have relatively similar living expenses as a single person. Being single means having to pay for everything yourself. If you’re living life… Continue reading 6 Habits of Financially Successful Singles
Is Cost Segregation Right For You?
Tax savings through cost segregation are no longer out of reach for small- and medium-sized property investors. With appraiser expertise, fees for analysis are often one-third to one-half lower than those charged by traditional preparers. Several years ago, a definitive court case ruled that tangible personal property included in an acquisition or overall costs should… Continue reading Is Cost Segregation Right For You?
Secrets To Getting Negative Items Off Your Credit Report
Bad credit is a more serious problem than most of us realize. You’re probably aware that a low FICO score can make getting a loan for a home or car difficult or impossible. However, you may not realize that bad credit can make getting a job difficult. Bad credit can also mean that you pay… Continue reading Secrets To Getting Negative Items Off Your Credit Report
What Happens When You Get An IRS Audit Notice? Some Advice…
Oh no! It would be best if you had audit advice. You just received a notification in the mail that the IRS will audit you. What now? How do you respond to this, and should you have a heart attack now? While many people lose it as soon as they realize that the IRS will… Continue reading What Happens When You Get An IRS Audit Notice? Some Advice…
How To Get Negative Comments Removed From Your Credit Report
Bad credit is a more serious problem than most of us realize. You’re probably aware that a low FICO score can make getting a loan for a home or car difficult or impossible. However, you may not realize that bad credit can make getting a job difficult. Bad credit can also mean that you pay… Continue reading How To Get Negative Comments Removed From Your Credit Report