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Summer Activities and Taxes – Did You Know?Summer is a time to relax and have fun, but some seasonal activities may have...
06/01/2026

Summer Activities and Taxes – Did You Know?

Summer is a time to relax and have fun, but some seasonal activities may have tax consequences. Being aware of them now may save you time and hassle later.

If your child attends a day camp so you can work or look for work, some of the cost may qualify for the Child and Dependent Care Credit. Be sure to keep records and obtain the camp's tax identification information.

Students with summer jobs may be entitled to tax refunds if income tax is withheld from their pay. Adults earning income from seasonal, part-time, or gig work may need additional withholding or quarterly estimated tax payments.

Summer is also a popular wedding season. If you change your name after marriage, update your records with the Social Security Administration. If you move, update your address with the IRS and submit a new Form W-4 to your employer so your withholding reflects your current tax situation.

National 529 Day – Did You Know?If you put money into a 529 education savings plan, earnings may be withdrawn federal in...
05/29/2026

National 529 Day – Did You Know?

If you put money into a 529 education savings plan, earnings may be withdrawn federal income tax-free when used for qualified education expenses. Qualified expenses can include tuition, fees, books, supplies, computers, and for students enrolled at least half-time, certain room and board costs.

While 529 contributions are not deductible for federal income tax purposes, many states offer a full or partial state income tax deduction or credit for contributions. Some states and plan sponsors may also offer special incentives around National 529 Day.

Recent law changes expanded the use of 529 plans. In 2026, up to $20,000 per year, per student, may be used for qualified K–12 education expenses at public, private, or religious schools. Prior years were generally limited to $10,000 annually.

05/29/2026

Concentrate on making more and more money and don’t focus on more dedications. DEDUCTIONS ARE OVERRATED.

05/28/2026

Concentrate on making more money because tax deductions only give you back a small percentage of the money you spend on them.

05/26/2026

This is a pilot I did for an upcoming series to raise awareness on how over taxed we’ve become as a nation and possible action we can take to get our financial freedoms back.

Qualifying Dependents – Did You Know?In addition to your children and parents, a number of other individuals may qualify...
05/18/2026

Qualifying Dependents – Did You Know?

In addition to your children and parents, a number of other individuals may qualify as your dependents for tax purposes. Important factors can include the person's income, how much support you provide, and how much of the year the person lives with you. In some limited cases, even a non-relative who lives with you year round as a member of your household may qualify as a dependent.

Health Savings Accounts - Did You Know?Changing jobs? If you have a health savings account (HSA), you can take it with y...
05/11/2026

Health Savings Accounts - Did You Know?

Changing jobs? If you have a health savings account (HSA), you can take it with you. Unlike flexible spending accounts (FSAs), which are usually tied to your employer, your HSA belongs to you. You can continue using your HSA funds after leaving the job where you opened the account. However, you may make new HSA contributions only if you remain eligible to contribute. To remain eligible, you generally must be covered by an HSA-eligible high-deductible health plan (HDHP) and have no disqualifying coverage.

This pie is the $1 quadrillion (1,000,000,000,000,000) dollar US economy. And the PROOF that we are all being over taxe...
05/08/2026

This pie is the $1 quadrillion (1,000,000,000,000,000) dollar US economy. And the PROOF that we are all being over taxed is that the small slice that represents all of us and all of our corporations are the only ones being taxed to support the whole world.

The rest of that pie doesn’t pay taxes. Those are billions of transactions that do not get taxed. If they were taxed the highest tax bracket would be 1/2 of 1% or .005.

On $100,000 income your Federal tax liability would be $500. Yes, that’s a period at the end of my argument.

Time to EXPAND THE TAX BASE IN AMERICA to include all bank transactions, NOT INCOME.

Receiving Online Payments - Did You Know?If you are self-employed and receive payments through online payment processing...
05/04/2026

Receiving Online Payments - Did You Know?

If you are self-employed and receive payments through online payment processing platforms, take care to separate business and personal transactions. You can do this by setting up separate business accounts on the platforms, or by using features that allow you to specify the purpose of payments. Otherwise, the platforms may overreport your income.

Updated Withholding Estimator Available for 2026Having the right amount of tax withheld from your pay protects you again...
04/27/2026

Updated Withholding Estimator Available for 2026

Having the right amount of tax withheld from your pay protects you against unpleasant spring surprises, while ensuring that you do not unnecessarily sacrifice take-home pay. The IRS recently made important updates to its Withholding Estimator tool (link below), to account for tax law changes enacted in 2025. Those changes include the "No Tax on Tips" and "No Tax on Overtime" deductions, the car loan interest deduction and special deduction for seniors, and the new deduction rules for charitable donations.

Verifying the accuracy of your withholding a couple of times a year is especially important if you and your spouse both work, or if you owed tax this spring, work multiple jobs, or have self-employment or investment income. It is also a good idea to complete a withholding checkup anytime you experience a major life change like marriage, or the birth or adoption of a child. Using the Withholding Estimator typically takes 25 minutes or less, and you do not have to log in or provide any personally identifying information. If an adjustment to your withholding is needed, the tool can help you complete a new W-4 form to submit to your employer.

IRS Withholding Estimator Tool: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/tax-withholding-estimator

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