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EPISODE 18 Good and Bad Debt from a Financial Planning Perspective
Financial Independence A Better Perspective PodcastPresented by Lance Edwards and Randy LuebkeIn this episode of “Financial Independence – A Better Perspective”, Lance and Randy discuss the difference between bad debt and good debt – and how to use good debt prudently...
The Smart Tax Planning Newsletter January 2021
Tax PlanningEvery month we provide you with a fairly detailed review of several Important Tax Topics. Scan through the highlighted topics noted below. In This Month's Newsletter We Review: New Forgiveness Rules for Past, Current and New PPP Money Round 2: Additional...
Bitcoin: New IRS Cryptocurrency Guidance
Tax PlanningThe IRS recently issued new cryptocurrency guidance and is hot on your trail if you bought and sold cryptocurrency and didn’t report it on your tax return. Here are the tax basics. You’ll treat cryptocurrency as property for tax purposes: If you receive...
8 New Tax Breaks
Tax PlanningAs you doubtlessly know, Congress recently passed a massive new stimulus bill that was enacted into law on December 27, 2020. Most of the public’s attention has been focused on the bill’s authorization of additional stimulus checks and new PPP loans and...
Monthly Client Newsletter December 2020
Wrapping up 2020 It’s a new year! How did you do with your year-end tax planning? Let’s review some questions and important tax strategies that you might still be able to take advantage of now and start the new year off right by implementing these tax strategies...
The Smart Tax Planning Newsletter December 2020
Tax PlanningEvery month we provide you with a fairly detailed review of several Important Tax Topics. Scan through the highlighted topics noted below. In This Month's Newsletter We Review: Good news if your PPP loan is for $50,000 or less Four things to know when...
2021 Key Financial Data
Financial Guides Happy New Year to you and your family! I hope you and your family had a safe and healthy holiday season, leaving you recharged to move full steam ahead into 2021. As we enter a new year, it’s a good time to review your tax plan in light of changes to...
EPISODE 17 Year-End Tax Savings for W2 Employees and Self-Employed
Financial Independence A Better Perspective PodcastPresented by Lance Edwards and Randy LuebkeIn this episode of “Financial Independence – A Better Perspective”, Lance and Randy discuss year-end tax savings strategies and the importance of being prepared. They also...
The Smart Tax Planning Newsletter November 2020
Tax PlanningEvery month we provide you with a fairly detailed review of several Important Tax Topics. Scan through the highlighted topics noted below. In This Month's Newsletter We Review: 2020 Last-Minute Year-End General Business Income Tax Deductions 2020...