Property taxes are a big contributing factor to the total costs you incur maintaining a home. How much you pay in taxes will depend on the tax rate in your local community and the state valuation of your property. Every six years, county auditors in Ohio must...
The income tax system in the United States is complex and constantly changing. Even tax professionals sometimes find themselves surprised by recent shifts in the rules. Your income, your employment status and even your family size can affect what taxes you have to...
Maybe you took over your family business and have run it for several years. Perhaps you and your spouse bought a franchise together. Maybe they started a professional practice after they finished their accounting degree. If business ownership has played a part in your...
Preparing your taxes for the first time as a small business owner can be intimidating and scary. You may not know exactly where to start, and you may be subject to more complex filing requirements such as needing to file your taxes monthly or quarterly. While taxes...
If, like many Americans, you are looking for a way to reduce your tax bill, donating to a qualifying charitable organization can help lower your tax burden while supporting a good cause. While many organizations in the U.S. focus on giving back to the community, only...
Child custody is one of the most complicated and important decisions during divorce for most families. Figuring out your children’s future after the divorce is crucial but the process can be hard to navigate. There are several factors and decisions you’ll need to...
Asking your fiancé to sign a prenuptial agreement is one of the least romantic things you will ever have to do, but if you own assets your wish to protect, it’s necessary for protection. However, if you approach this topic from the standpoint that it is for your...
Small and medium-sized businesses face unprecedented challenges in 2020. If you have also received notice that you owe back taxes to the IRS, it may feel like the burdens are getting too big to shoulder. The IRS reports that more than 8 million Americans owe over $80...
Crafting an estate plan is crucial in caring for your family. It can be an important step for making sure things are in order once you’re gone – and it’s never too early to start. More than 70% of adults in the U.S. think that having an estate plan in place would make...
One of the most important steps of any divorce or dissolution is the division of marital property. This includes identifying all marital assets, determining fair market values, and then deciding how to divide those assets. Marital assets can include: real estate,...