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Welcome to our website! Please browse around. Become a knowledgeable taxpayer and help us help you. Remember we want you to contact us with your "Here's what we're thinking about doing" questions--not your "guess what we just did" comments. Taxes are only part of your financial picture. Investments,* insurance, estate planning, long term care, and other areas can contribute to your long term plan development. It's not too late to start saving for retirement or to get assistance in how to take your retirement savings in a tax-advantaged way. We have articles on this website to help educate you and we're here to advise you about your particular situation. Investment and financial planning services are offered by Lori Rust through her affiliation with Avantax.
Helpful Content
Keeping Good Records is Good Business
Maintaining good records for your business not only helps to meet your tax and legal obligations, but it can save you money.
You May Need to Make Estimated Tax Payments If…
Have income that isn’t subject to tax withholding? Or insufficient withholdings? You may have to pay estimated taxes.
How to Appeal Your Property Taxes
For homeowners who think their property taxes are too high, there are ways to appeal.
Understanding the SECURE Act 2.0
A timeline covering a few of the major provisions of the SECURE Act 2.0.
Key Money Moments: 4 Times You Should Talk to a Pro
Life happens fast, and your finances can take a backseat if you’re not careful. Is it time to check in with a financial professional? This infographic will help you examine your own financial situation and decide if it’s time to step up your financial game.
Starting a Roth IRA for a Teen
This early financial decision could prove helpful over time.
Insurance Needs Assessment: Married With Children
When you’re married and have children, insurance needs will be different.
What's New for Social Security?
There have been a number of changes to Social Security that may affect you, especially if you are nearing retirement.
Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill
How long does a $20 bill last?
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Federal Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Estimate your potential federal capital gains tax liability on the sale of an asset.
Debt vs. Investment
Weigh the potential outcomes of paying off debt versus directing those dollars elsewhere.
Annuity Comparison
Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
Credit Card Payoff
Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.
IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
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Investments
You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.
Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.
Safeguard Your Digital Estate
If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?
Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations?