Itemization Under the New Tax Law

The only one of the three areas of Itemized Deductions that you can control is Charitable Contributions. We have some thoughts on this.

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Posted: Apr 9 2018

Over 70½ and have an IRA? You should read this!

The new tax laws may change your use of Qualified Charitable Deductions.

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Posted: Mar 27 2018

Homestead Tax Credit

Home owners in Arkansas may receive up to a $350 credit on their property taxes.

Forget a Garage Sale: This Trick is so Much Better

By: Kristina Bolhouse, CPA/PFS, CFP® Sometimes it’s easier to say, “Someday we will have a garage sale” and stick old clothes and other items in a corner of the garage. A much better idea: Donate them to a qualified charity…

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Posted: Mar 11 2016
Tags: Deductions, Donating, Federal Tax Return

Taxes and Identity Theft

With tax season underway, we want to remind everyone to be vigilant regarding tax-related identity theft. Last year, it was a nationwide problem of individuals filing their taxes only to realize that someone had already used their Social Security…

The Ripple Effect—The Side of 401ks, 403bs and IRAs No One Talks About

By: Kristina K. Bolhouse, CPA/PFS, CFP® I often hear financial authors and radio personalities talk about all of the virtues of putting money into tax deferred accounts. The impact sounds so promising, and even CPAs sometimes get confused by the…

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Posted: Aug 7 2013