Brenda J. McGivern, P.C.

09/07/2026

Is your retirement tax efficient?

09/04/2026

Reminder: 3Q estimated taxes are due Tuesday, September 15th. Here are some things to consider.

If you have not already done so, please plan to make your third quarter estimated tax payment. The due date is Tuesday, September 15th.

09/02/2026

Small financial moves can pay off for years. Discover tax breaks for education, simple tax-planning strategies, ways to make banks compete for you, and how to avoid the technology upgrade tax.

College and trade schools are investments that can pay dividends for years. The same can be true of a few smart tax habits repeated year after year. In this month’s newsletter, we take a closer look at tax breaks for post-secondary education along with practical tax planning moves that can del...

08/31/2026

Getting divorced? All assets are not created equal.

08/28/2026

Charitable deductions are frequently challenged or denied during an IRS review. Protect your deduction by understanding the documentation and requirements before making a donation.

Too often a charitable tax deduction is disallowed upon review by the IRS. Don't let this happen to you. Here is what you need to know.

08/24/2026

Here's an idea of how you can choose to spend this tax filing season. Check it out!

08/21/2026

When an interest rate matters. This is what you need to know.

The IRS often sees the transfer of funds as a loan, whether there is a loan agreement or not. This also means there is an implied term and interest payment. When the IRS says a transaction is a loan, what interest rate do they use? Enter AFRs. Here is what you need to know.

08/19/2026

Ransomware is getting scarier. Here is what you need to know now!

Sometimes it’s the rules that change. Other times, it’s the risks. In this month’s newsletter we’re looking at a little of both. First, the IRS made a midyear change to the standard business mileage rate. Included this month is what changed and a few vehicle-related recordkee...

08/17/2026

Quiz: What was the tax rate on the 1913 tax return?

08/14/2026

The amount of your tax bill is often dependent on your age and the age of your children. You need to plan accordingly. Here are the details.

As your children age, you can easily be surprised by a larger tax bill. To help ease the possible burden, here are some possible tax hits to prepare for as your children grow older.