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Important IRS Update: Significant Interest Penalty Increase for Tax Underpayments
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has recently announced a critical change that could significantly impact taxpayers who underpay their taxes. This update is particularly relevant as we approach the next tax filing season. Previously, the IRS charged a 3% interest penalty on estimated tax underpayments. However, this rate has now been increased to a substantial
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Will Inflation Hurt Stock Returns? Not Necessarily
Investors may wonder whether stock returns will suffer if inflation keeps rising. Here’s some good news: Inflation isn’t necessarily bad news for stocks. A look at equity performance in the past three decades does not show any reliable connection between periods of high (or low) inflation and US stock returns. Since 1993, one-year returns on
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Maximize Your Charitable Impact with These Four Strategies
As the year draws to a close, it’s a perfect opportunity to rethink how you give to charity. This is important for managing how much tax you pay and how much help reaches those in need. Here are four effective strategies: Need Guidance? Reach Out to Us! These strategies are just a starting point. There
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Why A Financial Plan Is So Important For Addressing The Possibility Of Disability
Many people recognize that big factors in their life, such as what they want to achieve with estate planning, and their own retirement goals will influence their financial plan. But it can be a big mistake to neglect the possibility of disability. One in four US adults already lives with a disability.
This presents unique financial considerations that should all be incorporated into your financial plan. One study recently completed by fidelity identified that over half of caregivers of those loved ones who had disabilities did not have any time to prepare before assuming that responsibility. This can be overwhelming for the person with a disability who may not be able to handle all of these tasks on their own, as well as family members who may have never navigated this themselves either.
Understanding what government benefits are available, and creating a safety net in terms of current and future expenses, is very important.
One of the most important steps for supporting someone who has sustained a serious disability that makes them unable to work is to pursue Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance. Explore any government benefits that may be available at the city, county, state and federal level, such as health care support assistance for ongoing or chronic care needs, legal services and more. To incorporate the possibility of disability into your financial plan, contact our experienced team today.