I gotta say, every time I hear a new disaster being reported on the news, I am struck by how different my daily existence is from the devastation I see in the photos in my feed.I must confess to feeling some "disaster fatigue" setting in.It’s hard to see hard things...

Big surprise… we’re talking about AI again, like the rest of the world right now, but this time, it might affect McMinnville people’s IRS standing… maybe even yours. The tax agency is undergoing a digital transformation that's as significant as it is unsettling....

Key Takeaways Use your 2025 return as a diagnostic tool to calculate your real tax percentage and identify specific areas for AGI reduction. Use the post-tax season window to calibrate your withholding or estimated payments. IRS limits have increased for 401(k)s...

With the lingering moments of 2022 and a new year impending, let’s take a moment to reflect.This year was, to put it mildly, difficult. Can you relate?Inflation’s chokehold … supply chain woes … more policies coming out of Congress … SBA business loan craziness … all...

I’m feeling a bad case of deja vu after the teams playing the Super Bowl were decided this weekend. How about you?Most of America isn’t thrilled about the fact that the 2025 SuperBowl will feature the familiar faces of the Chiefs and the Eagles. Success breeds...

Recovering well from the holidays? Apparently, the IRS is still in the holiday spirit, and they’re sending out 2.4 billion in Recovery Rebate Credits to taxpayers who didn’t claim them on their 2021 returns (with a max individual credit of 1.4k). If you’re a...

Key Takeaways The Streamlined Installment Agreement (SIA) is an ideal option for paying back taxes to the IRS… IF you owe $50,000 or less. Most people get immediate approval... no financial disclosures required. You have 72 months to pay off your...

Key TakeawaysThe way you communicate with the IRS can shape the entire outcome of your audit. Filing a Power of Attorney form allows your tax professional to legally handle all communication for you. Speaking directly with the IRS can unintentionally...

 Quick Answer: The Lifetime Learning Credit (LLC) is a non-refundable federal tax credit worth up to $2,000 per tax return. It’s calculated as 20% of the first $10,000 in qualifying higher education tuition and fees, with no limit on the number of tax years...

Are we out of the inflation hole yet? (A curious mind wants to know…)Well, according to the Fed, they’re waiting a little bit longer to confirm that. The good news for now is no new interest rate hikes and maybe even some cuts down the road. That spells good...