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Local Manchester CPA, CFP Scanlon Quoted on TheStreet.com

Navigating taxes in your golden years Taxpayers 65+ may be eligible for certain benefits, including a higher income threshold, a higher standard deduction and some income exempt from tax. Tax season holds a distinct significance for older taxpayers, and the


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4 Reasons to do a Roth Conversion

This article is original content written by Thomas Scanlon, CPA, CFP® of Manchester, CT. A Roth Conversion is when funds are taken out of an IRA and converted into a Roth IRA. This conversion results in taxable income. Here are 4


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Understanding the New 20% Pass-Through Income Tax Deduction

In December, 2017 President Trump signed the new tax bill.  This is known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).  What received a lot of attention in the media was the tax cuts for individuals. For Connecticut taxpayers, check


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3 Proven Tax Smart Moves For Small Business to Save Money

1) Adopt a Retirement Plan A business has several different retirement plans it could adopt.  The most common plan is the 401(k) plan.  With a 401(k) plan the employee is allowed to defer on a pre-tax basis up to $17,500


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