I hope you enjoyed your three-day weekend. And more than that, I hope you took a moment to pause and reflect on Memorial Day beyond your McMinnville cookout and the half-off a new mattress deals. Remember the sacrifice.Many men and women gave their lives so you...

Quick Answers: The IRS zeroes in on late or inaccurate Form 990 filings, which are the #1 cause of nonprofit audits. Insider benefits (like inflated executive pay or personal expenses paid with nonprofit funds) almost guarantee IRS attention. Clear...

We’re just a few days away from the Fourth of July. And of course, Independence Day is more than just the food and your McMinnville fireworks show. It’s a celebration of the idea that government should be of the people, by the people, for the people.And yes, that...

The anniversary of 9/11 always reminds me that our lives can be changed dramatically in the span of a day. We could not have imagined on September 10 that such tragedy would strike or that so many people’s lives would be changed. It’s one of the reasons it’s so...

 Quick Answer: Under the SECURE 2.0 beneficiary IRA tax rules, most non-spouse heirs must fully liquidate an inherited IRA within 10 years, with many also facing mandatory annual required minimum distributions (RMDs) if you pass away after age 73. Because...

 Quick Answer: The most frequently overlooked retirement tax traps are taxable Social Security benefits, Medicare IRMAA surcharges, and forced Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) tax pileups. These hidden costs occur when mandatory RMDs and uncoordinated...

 “The trouble with the world is not that people know too little; it's that they know so many things that just aren't so.” —Mark TwainQuick Answers: How Much Will I Actually Save With No Taxes On Overtime?You’ll still pay Social Security and Medicare (FICA) tax on...

Quick AnswerStudent loan forgiveness may count as taxable income in 2026 if the forgiven balance does not qualify for a separate federal exclusion. Long-term income-driven repayment forgiveness is the main area where borrowers may face a tax bill. Public Service Loan...

 Wedding bells might be chiming for some McMinnville people as we head into warmer weather, but for others, the thud of a gavel signals the end of a happily-ever-after.As if a separation or divorce isn’t enough of a punch in the gut for you, it can be further...

How long have you felt “under the radar” when it comes to IRS audit risks? With a historically understaffed and underfunded IRS, an audit probably wasn’t something on your worry list. After all, you’re just one out of how many businesses and individuals in the...