Last week marked the one year anniversary of the CARES Act (stimulus round 1). This was such a monstrous piece of legislation, it’s still being unraveled. It made "Obamacare" (ACA) and the "Trump Tax Cuts" (TCJA) seem like junior league tweaks.We had not before seen a...

Now that we're into June, it really does feel like summer is here. The air conditioning kicks in, the days are hotter ... and, if you're like me, "focus" becomes something I have to set myself towards. It doesn't just "happen" -- especially when the days are hot. It...

I remember at the end of April 2019 that I felt like it had been one of the wildest tax seasons in memory. The TCJA ("Trump Tax Code") had thrown a ton of curveballs our way, and we were looking forward to implementing tax planning strategies for our Cleveland clients...

First some important reminders for all Cleveland taxpayers, then I have a bunch of questions to which I'd like you to respond...Depending on when you read this, the October 15th tax return extension deadline (for families and individuals) is either VERY close, or just...

Believe it or not, we're very busy around here.While the nation's eyes are fixated on political things, we're spending our days working hard on behalf of our clients right here in Cleveland (and beyond, of course), talking through tax-advantaged financial moves,...

Say it with me: four more weeks. Four more weeks until this crazy election cycle is behind us and we can all return to normal here in Cleveland.Except, well, if it isn't. With the way that 2020 has been going, we might as well emotionally prepare for that eventuality...

Tax Pro World is abuzz about the increase of the Social Security wage base standard.Well, I should clarify -- most of Tax Pro World is taking naps this week and not really thinking much about taxes whatsoever, ha! After all, that was one of the most epically intensive...

I've written a fair amount over the past few weeks about all of the specific provisions in the CARES Act, related to economic stimulus checks, various tax savings strategies, financial implications, and then some.And I will continue to be covering these topics in the...

Whether it's an annoying duck with a one-word vocabulary, or a refined gecko, or a personified mayhem, you've undoubtedly been bombarded by commercials from company after company trying to get you to switch auto insurance carriers.Have you shopped around for this...

We're already a week into June, and our timing still feels askew because of the extended deadline ... but we're here, and we're still in your corner for all things tax and financial.In fact, I want to do a fairly deep dive on a very pertinent (to many) topic ... but...