Key TakeawaysTraditional IRA gives you a tax break today and taxable withdrawals later.  Roth IRA means tax-free growth and withdrawals later.  401(k) has larger limits with employer-based tax benefits. A Roth conversion adds income to...

In the season of giving, it can be really difficult to tighten up the old wallet. Which is why I want to dive into some baseline savings tips to get you through.After all, there are presents to be bought, cookies to be baked, holiday parties to attend, McMinnville...

Owing a big debt to the IRS tends to bring a lot of fear, which is normal and even a somewhat healthy response. Fear can lead to action. And taking action means you avoid the hammer the IRS would bring down on you if you chose to do nothing instead (think federal tax...

Here we are, nearing the end of tax season. It’s been one wild ride. I for one am counting the days until I can turn off my phone, sip on some iced tea, and get lulled to sleep by the wind and bird songs while swinging comfortably in a hammock. If you can’t reach...

I’ve had plenty of McMinnville clients over the years come to me in a terrible position with their taxes because they trusted the wrong person’s advice or fell prey to a scam… or both. In fact, the third most commonly reported fraud is tax refund fraud, and...

Bankruptcy tends to get a bit of a bad rap. You probably picture financial ruin and losing everything. But that’s not always what it means, especially when you're facing a mountain of tax debt. While you might think your only choice is a rigid payment plan or a...

No one ever really anticipates getting mired in debt in their business. Whether through outside circumstances or business decisions that didn't quite work out, it happens.Lots of McMinnville business owners find themselves in a difficult place right now trying to...

You may have seen the recent headlines announcing that Americans left almost 1.5 billion dollars in unclaimed tax refunds in 2019 because of unfiled tax returns.That’s a lot of money that will become the property of the U.S. Department of the Treasury when it could...

“No plan ever failed due to good planning.” —Jury Nel Quick Answers: What’s the Last Day to File Taxes on Extension?October 15, 2025, is the last day to file your 2024 federal return if you filed an extension back in April. If you still owe, penalties and...

Don’t you just love summer? Vacations. Pool time. Grilling out. Longer days (the longest one of the year happens this week). But, it also means the heat gets turned up. This week, a “heat dome” is supposed to settle over the U.S. Hope your AC is up to the...