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Why I Work for the Top 1%

Recently there has been a lot of noise about the top 1%. They certainly have taken a beating. This was highlighted by the Occupy Wall Street Movement last year. It has received significant attention during the Election. There are several


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How to Explain a Roth IRA to Your 25 Year Old

  Roth IRA Eligibility To be eligible for a Roth IRA you need to have earned income.  This is typically from wages earned as an employee.  Earnings from self-employment also qualify. The annual contribution is the lesser of your earned


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Where’s My K-1?

  This question is asked frequently during tax season. I suspect it will be asked even more this tax season. There will likely be even more delays this year than in past years. Congress passed The American Taxpayer Relief Act


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3 Proven Reasons a Small Business Should Consider a SEP Retirement Plan

A Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) is an employer sponsored retirement plan.   Here are 3 proven reasons to consider this plan.  


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What’s the Difference in Capital Gains Taxes?

Capital Assets Capital assets are generally those held for investment.  Stocks, bonds and mutual funds are some examples. If there is a gain on the sale of these assets, a capital gains tax is due.


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