I want to start today by sending my thoughts to those suffering and grieving in Maui. You’ve likely heard about the wildfires raging there (the deadliest in more than a hundred years, actually, with search efforts only just beginning). If you’re at all interested in...

These days, I'm often glad that it's our busy tax filing season, so that I have an easy excuse when political conversations are happening: Oh THAT [crazy new political story]? Huh, didn't see it — I'm too busy with tax season.With all of the chaos out there, it's...

I had the wonderful opportunity to attend an educational conference in Tucson this past weekend, and it poured heavy rains and the weather was cooler. Because we are right in the thick of summer, it's tempting to just sit back and hit the cruise control for the next...

And just like that, Tax Day is a week (or less, depending on when you’re reading this) away. Remember back in January when I said it would be here before you could blink?If you’re one of those who are waiting until the last minute, and my reminders haven’t been enough...

We’re in the last leg of the regular tax season here. My office has been working overtime (often literally) cranking out returns for our McMinnville clients. If you haven’t touched base with us yet, and still need to process and file your paperwork, things will be a...

Summer break. For McMinnville school-age children, those are the two sweetest words in the English language. For parents, it’s … a mixed bag. You might have family vacations and cookouts and some memory-making planned, but it also means YOU are the one figuring out...

Here we are, nearing the end of August, looking September and fall in the face. And that calls for a couple tax-related reminders.1. If you’re a teacher... you’re a true McMinnville hero, which is why I want to make sure you remember that you can claim up to $300 for...

A little thing called inflation has been plastered all over the news cycle for the last few months now... and it’s taking its toll on McMinnville people. And to add to the difficulty of stretching those hard-earned dollars… increasing interest rates, rising...

Starting a business is an exciting (and scary) step. Initially, you were equipped with a vision, some basic business know-how, and a plan. You also likely understood that you had tax obligations (you’re a taxpayer after all). However… having a general idea...

Unless you're a tax pro like me (who lives and breathes this stuff), you want to think about taxes as little as possible. Especially post-tax deadlines. Out of sight, out of mind until next year, right? Not really.If you're a local McMinnville business owner...