Taxes
20 Second Advisor: Dead Fish or Incredible Meal?
Paying taxes is similar to the picture above…you either see dead fish or an incredible meal in the works! It’s all about perspective! No one likes paying taxes, and I don’t recommend you pay a dollar more than you have to. BUT, let me offer 3 reasons we should change our perspective on them: We…
Read More20 Second Advisor: A few things to know for your 2018 tax return
As of January 28th, the IRS started accepting returns for the 2018 tax year. Here’s a list of some of the changes you can expect as you file this year: A new 1040 form was released last year. The new version is about the size of a large postcard. But for those of you that…
Read More20 Second Advisor: When is the best time to invest in the stock market?
The media would have you think there are dozens of reasons to buy into or sell out of the market, but what the hard data shows is that most of the time, you should stick to a long-term investment strategy. Here are a few nuggets of wisdom when it comes to investing: I (the advisor)…
Read More20 Second Advisor: Have you been thinking about Bitcoin?
I have received numerous questions about Bitcoin over the last several months. Here are my key takeaways: Prices are driven largely by speculation (supply and demand) Impact of future laws and regulations is unclear It gets a lot of media attention, but in actuality, the total value of Bitcoin (as of 12/7/17) in circulation…
Read More34 things you need to know about the tax law
A great article was posted on CNN Money summarizing the main points you need to know about the incoming tax law. Here is the summary: 1. This is the first significant reform of the U.S. tax code since 1986. Reagan signed major legislation for corporations and individuals in 1986. Since then, serious tax reform has eluded Republicans,…
Read MoreYou received an inheritance, now what?
Research shows the average inheritance is spent within five years. As an advisor at Verisail, I have seen both sides of the coin. Some of my clients have done a great job at continuing to live their lives as if the inheritance wasn’t even there. I have witnessed other clients unwisely spend a significant portion…
Read MoreThe Tax Deduction Trap – “Guest” Blog
I have a good friend who has started a financial planning company. He has a passion for helping his clients establish good habits and keeping them on course throughout their financial journey. So, we thought we would share a recent blog post of his. Enjoy the following by Michael Spencer with Wise Pace! The Tax…
Read More3 Things You Can Still Do To Lower Your Taxes for 2016
If you haven’t already filed your taxes, here are 3 easy things that you can still do to lower your tax bill for 2016: Contribute to an IRA: You can contribute up to April 18th, and have the contributions count as a “2016 contribution.” This would lower your income taxes for 2016. If you are…
Read MoreVerisail’s Secret Revealed. Step 6 – Tax Planning
Over the last few weeks, we have been revealing our financial planning process at a high level. We started with goal setting and have progressed through various topics such as budgeting, retirement, insurance, and estate planning. Last week we talked about estate planning and the importance of ensuring that your assets pass to your heirs like you would have…
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