Now hiring: 10 questions to ask bookkeeper candidates

Hiring a bookkeeper for your small business can be a daunting task. Here are some helpful tips. Continue Reading Now hiring: 10 questions to ask bookkeeper candidates

Reading the tea leaves: Potential tax legislation in the new Congress

With Republicans now in control of the U.S. House of Representatives, what’s the fate of prospective tax legislation in 2023? Continue Reading Reading the tea leaves: Potential tax legislation in the new Congress

Child tax credit: The rules keep changing but it’s still valuable

If you’re a parent, you know that children are expensive. Fortunately, there’s a federal Child Tax Credit that may help you with the expenses. Here are the current rules. Continue Reading Child tax credit: The rules keep changing but it’s still valuable

Retirement plan early withdrawals: Make sure you meet the requirements to avoid a penalty

Breaking into a retirement plan before age 59½ may result in a penalty tax. But there are exceptions. Here are the rules, along with what happened to one taxpayer who tried to avoid the penalty because he had diabetes. Continue Reading Retirement plan early withdrawals: Make sure you meet the requirements to avoid a penalty