IRA Giving After Age 70 1/2 : How to Make a Qualified Charitable Distribution

IRA Giving After Age 70 ½: How to Make a Qualified Charitable Distribution As a former CPA with over 40 years of experience, our observation is that people are very generous with the donations they make. People typically donate cash, write a check to the charity, or put the donation on their credit card. Now,… Continue Reading: IRA Giving After Age 70 1/2 : How to Make a Qualified Charitable Distribution

How the New SALT Deduction Can Save You Taxes

Here is how the new SALT Deduction can save you taxes. President Trump recently signed the H.R. 1 – One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Although there are lots of changes, today we will just address the increase in the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction. Most Average Joe’s need to pay attention to this.… Continue Reading: How the New SALT Deduction Can Save You Taxes

The Last Mortgage Refinance

This article is original content written by Manchester, CT Financial Advisor Thomas Scanlon, CFP®, CPA I know it’s not breaking news that mortgage rates are low. They are very low in fact.  At the last Federal Open Market Committee (“FOMC”) meeting in September they elected to keep the Federal Funds Rate unchanged.  The FOMC is… Continue Reading: The Last Mortgage Refinance