With electronic payments becoming more common and check writing quickly disappearing, you might wonder how you can prove to the IRS that you actually qualify for a charitable (or some other) deduction that you plan to claim on your 2019 tax return. Luckily, electronic records are usually sufficient to substantiate a payment, but since theRead more about The Records You Need to Substantiate Tax Deductions[…]

As it has in years past, Congress again passed in late December a set of last minute changes to the tax law. Many of these changes are retroactive and will affect your 2019 tax return. Here are some of the highlights that have reached back to affect the 2019 tax year: The tuition and feesRead more about Last Minute Tax Law Changes Made in December 2019[…]

The beginning of a new year is a great time to review your financial plan, including your goals for retirement savings. By setting your goals early in the year, you can save for them throughout 2020 and reduce the pinch that is sometimes felt when people try to “make up for lost time” later inRead more about Review Your Retirement Savings Goals for 2020[…]