by Lori Bowden | Jul 3, 2026 | Tax & Accounting
When you’re not using your vacation home, renting it out can generate extra income. But it can also affect your taxes, depending on how often you rent and use the property personally. The 14-Day Rule In some situations, renting out a vacation home can generate...
by Lori Bowden | Jul 2, 2026 | Financial Planning
An emergency fund is key to long-term financial security. Over time, changes in expenses, income, family needs and financial priorities can affect how much emergency savings you need. Regularly reviewing your reserves can help ensure they’re sufficient to support your...
by Lori Bowden | Jul 1, 2026 | Tax & Accounting
In most cases, you aren’t required to withhold taxes from payments to independent contractors. However, there are situations in which the “backup withholding” rules apply. Backup withholding is most commonly required when a contractor fails to provide a correct Social...
by Lori Bowden | Jun 4, 2026 | Tax & Accounting
Investors often look to small, emerging companies for portfolio diversification and growth potential, but these investments can offer more. Certain shares may also provide valuable tax advantages under the qualified small business (QSB) stock rules. Tax legislation...
by Lori Bowden | Jun 3, 2026 | Auditing
When business owners think about risk, they often focus on market pressures or operational challenges. An IRS audit usually isn’t top of mind — but it can be costly, disruptive and time-consuming. Although some taxpayers are randomly selected for an audit, many audits...
