Perry N. Blackman, Certified Public Accountant

01/01/2026

Happy New Year!

04/04/2025

It is a true joy and privilege to support my grandson Danny and his teammates as they represent Council Rock North on the baseball field. Their dedication, sportsmanship, and team spirit make me incredibly proud. Go CRN!

01/17/2025

The IRS increased the standard business mileage rates for 2025. Here are the details.

Here are the standard mileage rates for 2025.

01/10/2025

Reminder: Q4 estimated tax payment is due Wednesday, January 15, 2025.

Plan now to make your 4th quarter estimated tax payment.

01/03/2025

Must have information to avoid being a victim of identity thieves during tax season.

Now is the time to be alert as tax season is the height of scam season as thieves attempt to steal your information and withholdings. Here are some tips.

01/01/2025

Great tips to start the year off right; including tax organization, retirement funding smarts, and great financial tips. Read on!

January marks the official beginning of the 2024 tax filing season. Informational tax returns will start pouring in, so too will the bad players trying to take advantage of the unwary taxpayer. So be on the alert for possible tax identity theft. Now is the time these bad players are most active. Thi...

12/27/2024

A great way to shelter over $1,000 from tax each year is to leverage the kiddie tax rules. Here is what you need to know.

When done correctly, over $1,000 of unearned income be tax free for each child each year. But only if you know the rules. Here is what you need to know.

12/20/2024

Taking full advantage of the Child and Dependent Care credit usually comes down to the details. Here is what you need to know.

Are you getting the most out of this daycare credit? Here is a brief expanation of this popular tax credit and some tax tips to help.

12/13/2024

Be more vigilant to phishing scams than ever! Here are some hints.

Unlike fishing, phishing has no limits and can hurt anyone it touches. As one of the top 12 IRS tax scams, you do not want to take this bait. Here is what you need to know.

12/06/2024

Now is the time to plan next year's retirement contributions. Here's what you need to know.

2025 contribution limits are set for retirement plans. Now is a good time to plan your upcoming retirement contributions.

12/04/2024

Uncover opportunities to trim your tax bill with our year-end tax savings checklist. Also find out what tax policy changes may be on the horizon in 2025.

There’s still time to uncover ways to cut your 2024 tax bill before the end of the year. In this month’s newsletter, use our year-end tax savings checklist to help you minimize your annual tax liability. Also learn about tax policy changes that may be on the horizon in 2025, and read abo...

11/29/2024

Here are six great tax shifting ideas to lower your bill to Uncle Sam.

Because our tax system is progressive, the next dollar you earn could be taxed at a much higher rate. By shifting taxable income levels from one year to the next, you could potentially pay a lower tax amount in both. Here are six great ideas.