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Last minute adjustments to lower your tax bill

This year was the beginning of the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This means that taxpayers will likely need to make some adjustments to help reduce the potential for underpaying or overpaying their taxes. While there are just a few pay periods left before the end of the...

Commercial tenant rights in Ohio

Commercial tenants in Ohio enjoy many of the same rights as residential tenants. But really, it breaks down to the lease contract that both sides sign to determine what those rights and obligations are. Experts agree, it is always crucial to go over important...

A good will avoids fights later

The death of a parent or loved one can be a hard and deeply emotional experience. Moreover, it becomes more complicated if there is no will, or one that is poorly written. Experts always advise people to put some real thought into a will and work with an estate law...

Do I pay taxes if I collect Social Security?

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) is a major overhaul of our tax system that affects nearly everyone, including individuals, families and companies. While the law was signed in 2017, income earned in 2018 is when its impact will first be made on those filing...

Government gets first conviction using FATCA

The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) requires foreign financial institutions to indentify U.S. taxpayers and report information about their financial accounts. The primary aim was to prevent taxpayers from using foreign accounts to commit federal tax crimes....