The 4 W’s of Small Business Taxes

The 4 W’s of Small Business Taxes

Who must file? There are many great tax benefits to turning your passion into profit. Whether you’re an independent contractor, a direct sales consultant or a tutor for neighborhood kids, the IRS considers you a sole proprietor. Since you were your own boss last year,...
Zen Mode

Zen Mode

Today I finally snuggled in the bed with my iPad and read the March issue of O magazine.  Always looking for ways to be better organized, the cover title “De-Clutter Your Life!” captured my attention right away.  As I swiped through the numerous pages, one...
Schedule E – M.A.D.E. E.A.S.Y.

Schedule E – M.A.D.E. E.A.S.Y.

Whether you have a rental property for investment reasons or, like many military families, it’s time to PCS, you need to complete and attach IRS Schedule E to your 1040.  This information is based on both my personal experience investing in rental real estate...
Choosing Love

Choosing Love

We all know her…the friend who buys clothes and hides them in her closet; has a “secret” credit card her husband doesn’t know about; she never tells the complete truth when he asks how much an item really costs; constantly lending money to her extended family...
Understanding FICO

Understanding FICO

Knowing how to access your FICO score & credit report and understanding what they mean is a crucial first step in fiscal responsibility. I recommend checking both of the above mentioned once a year. For a free copy of your credit report from each of the three...