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When to Take Social Security: Tips for New York/New Jersey Metro People Nearing Retirement
This weekend’s events in Israel have been very difficult to take in. Seeing the violence and hearing the stories have been heartbreaking, to say the least. Our thoughts go out to the innocent Israelis and Palestinians suffering through the attacks in Gaza and other...
Lillian’s Professional Services LLC’s Case for Paying Federal Income Tax
Here we are in October. I know what you’re thinking… already?! Yes, already.And with the way time seems to race by in the last few months of the year with New York/New Jersey Metro holiday celebrations and gift buying and all the other little tasks, you’ll be thinking...
Getting into Giving: A New York/New Jersey Metro Taxpayers Guide
As I’m finishing off 2022 tax filing for Brooklyn clients who requested extensions — if you’re in the extension crowd and haven’t talked to me about this yet, schedule something right away — it’s got me thinking about what’s coming. Let’s take a look.1099-K for you...
Combating Tipping Culture’s Impact on New York/New Jersey Metro Wallets
Let’s start today with a reminder.If you filed for an extension and haven’t yet submitted your 2022 taxes, the deadline for doing so is coming up quickly. Let’s get things settled before October 16:calendly.com/info-tax718/15minAnd beyond that, the moratorium on...
1099-K Reporting Requirements: Clearing Up Confusion for New York/New Jersey Metro Taxpayers
The anniversary of 9/11 always reminds me that our lives can be changed dramatically in the span of a day. We could not have imagined on September 10 that such tragedy would strike or that so many people’s lives would be changed. It’s one of the reasons it’s so...
New York/New Jersey Metro Car Shopping in 2023
Enjoy your long weekend soaking up the final vestiges of summer? Last minute visits to your New York/New Jersey Metro pool, outdoor amusements, a little grill-out … maybe buying a new car?Typically Labor Day is one of the biggest car shopping days of the year. As...
What Rising Mortgage Loan Rates Mean for New York/New Jersey Metro Home Shopping
It’s almost September as I write this. First, I need to remind you that the filing deadline for tax extensions is nearing. October 16th will be here before you know it:calendly.com/info-tax718/15min If you’ve comfortably waited around at home thinking you have...
How an Identity Protection Pin Can Save New York/New Jersey Metro Taxpayers
Here we are, nearing the end of August, looking September and fall in the face. And that calls for a couple tax-related reminders.1. If you’re a teacher... you’re a true New York/New Jersey Metro hero, which is why I want to make sure you remember that you can claim...
Energy Efficient Home Improvement Kickbacks for New York/New Jersey Metro Homeowners
I want to start today by sending my thoughts to those suffering and grieving in Maui. You’ve likely heard about the wildfires raging there (the deadliest in more than a hundred years, actually, with search efforts only just beginning). If you’re at all interested in...