Countdown to Tax Deadline and Potential Tax Reform

Maggie MayerTax Planning

Most Americans have recently completed or are in the process of completing the annual chore of submitting their individual income tax returns to the appropriate government entities. No matter your current economic situation, many people find this a complicating and confusing process. By the time the returns are filed, exhaustion has most likely set in. It does not matter whether you are just collecting the information or actually preparing the returns, this can be a tiring experience. Read All

Protecting Yourself From Tax Scams

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Here at McCarthy Grittinger Financial Group we understand that tax season can be a stressful time of year. It's annoying and, for many, expensive. But despite its unpopularity, some people are determined to make it even worse: tax scammers. Wherever there is money, there is someone willing to steal it. Tax season provides thieves with several opportunities to fleece people who are just trying to do their civic duty. There have been some recent news stories already this year about IRS-impersonators calling taxpayers and we feel it is important for our clients to understand the issues at hand. Fortunately, being ...

Tis The Season for Lists

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'Tis the season to review lists that we made either at the beginning of the year or at the beginning of the holiday season (and maybe even check them twice if you are like Santa). Lists are a great tool for many things. They give us a goal. They keep us focused. They give us feedback. Financial planners like goals, focus, and feedback. Financial planners love lists! Perhaps a list's biggest benefit is the reference point it provides when your plan is under "attack". We all can relate to walking into the store (or clicking for those internet shoppers) and ...