Photo by Yeshi Kangrang on Unsplash Growing up in Michigan, the annual camping trip to “The Lake” is a rite of passage. There are other things that were annual traditions while on this camping trip in our family; things like leaving at least ½ of the tent poles at home, setting up and/or taking down camp in the … Continue reading The “Psychology” of Taxes
Is The Third Time The Charm?
Things in Congress have been relatively quiet of late, thank goodness. After the flurry of activity in March and April, May was a nice reprieve. However, May also brought with it an entire new set of questions to be answered. We received the Payroll Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application from the Small Business Association and … Continue reading Is The Third Time The Charm?
Planning; It Is About Taming Chaos
I think it is safe to say that most of us are living in a state of uncertainty. Confusion abounds and we are starting to get a bit stir crazy. Our frustrations from not being able to do the activities that we enjoy or having a night on the town or even knowing when or … Continue reading Planning; It Is About Taming Chaos
Let’s Talk Forgiveness
The Payroll Protection Program money is finally flowing into the small businesses who need it, but with the money comes an impending sense of dread and confusion. What expenses can be forgiven? What if I don’t spend all the money? What if the forgiveness calculation doesn’t equal the total loan? What about the employees who … Continue reading Let’s Talk Forgiveness
Got Stimulus Questions? Here Are Some FAQs
This FAQ blog post brought to you by Aubree Hoard.
Overwhelming Chaos
Slow Down! Avoid ending up in a worse financial situation when this is all over.
A Brand New Reality, Part 1
Here we are, day 91 of 2020, in a reality that seems stranger than fiction; not only are we being asked to stay away from people, “Tiger King” is trending on Netflix, and our kids’ dream of school being closed has come true. In this bizarre new reality, the constant uncertainty and rapidly evolving economic … Continue reading A Brand New Reality, Part 1
A Brand New Reality, Part 2
Here we are, day 91 of 2020, in a reality that seems stranger than fiction; not only are we being asked to stay away from people, “Tiger King” is trending on Netflix, and our kids’ dream of school being closed has come true. In this bizarre new reality, the constant uncertainty and rapidly evolving economic … Continue reading A Brand New Reality, Part 2
A Brand New Reality, Part 3
Here we are, day 91 of 2020, in a reality that seems stranger than fiction; not only are we being asked to stay away from people, “Tiger King” is trending on Netflix, and our kids’ dream of school being closed has come true. In this bizarre new reality, the constant uncertainty and rapidly evolving economic … Continue reading A Brand New Reality, Part 3
Have you seen the 2020 Federal W-4?!
Gone are the days of Single 0, now we have far fewer choices on an even bigger form. And how on earth do I claim exempt?!
Secret Codes
There it is. In the mailbox just over there. Your hands are sweaty, and your pulse picks up. Do you open it? Do you leave it on the counter and walk away? Do you dump it in the trash and not give it a second thought? No matter your course of action, the IRS has … Continue reading Secret Codes
