Foreign Bank Accounts And Gifts To The Federal Government
Today we talk about common problems people run into with Foreign Bank Accounts, Trusts or Foreign Pension Plans. Also how, if you so desire, can make a charitable gift to the U.S. Federal Government. For questions regarding these or other tax issues you may have please contact me at 510-797-8661
Will Your Life Insurance Policy Be a Blessing or a Curse in Retirement?
Will Your Life Insurance Policy Be a Blessing or a Curse in Retirement? There are several ways to save for retirement. The most obvious path is to start an individual retirement account (IRA) or 401(k) and begin saving money every time you earn a paycheck. However, there are other effective ways to save for retirement.…
Is Your Withholding Setting You Up for a Painful Surprise?
Is Your Withholding Setting You Up for a Painful Surprise? It might still feel like tax time is a long ways away. But there is a very important step that everyone who receives a paycheck should take, right now. If you haven’t looked at your tax-withholding amount lately, then you really can’t afford to put…
Finally Some Good News Regarding Taxpayers’ Refunds
Finally Some Good News Regarding Taxpayers’ Refunds Remember the outcry about smaller tax refunds during the first few weeks of the tax season? Numerous reports detailed how so many taxpayers were shocked and upset about the size of their refunds. Even worse, some taxpayers were getting an additional tax bill. The complaints against President Trump’s…
Which Factors Play the Greatest Role in Determining Wealth?
Which Factors Play the Greatest Role in Determining Wealth? By Alan Olsen For most people, becoming rich is just a dream. Most people simply hope or wish to become wealthy, but never actually achieve this dream. If given the chance, everyone would choose to be wealthy, right? Who’s going to turn down huge amounts of…