December 27, 2012 2013 Tax Outlook: Facing the “Fiscal Cliff” The 2012 election left us with the same President, same Democratic-controlled Senate, and same Republican-controlled House of Representatives. But 2013 brings several new challenges. That’s because several important tax provisions are scheduled to expire at the end of the year, in what some observers are […]
So what did you find out? What insights did you get into your spending habits? Did you find at least a few places where you might save some dough? This is the fourth post in this series, if you missed any of the others visit www.BobCraig.biz to see all posts, or just click here for
This is the third post in a series to help us regain control of our money and get that money working for us so hopefully someday we won’t have to work it anymore. If you missed the first two installments, click here for part 1, and click here for part 2, to bring yourself up
Yesterday I talked a bit about harnessing and taking control of the money you earn or have. Today I want to take it a step further and explain how money works. You’ve no doubt heard the saying, “a penny saved is a penny earned.” Ol Ben had it right but, being a tax guy, I’d
We always seem to be focused on the ‘big things’ like a new house, a new car, a big raise or promotion. It’s natural and it’s good to have these goals. The problem is that we somethings focus so much on the big prize that we forget that it’s the little things that, when added together and stacked one upon the other, that bring us to our goals
Robert W. Craig, E.A. Tax and Business Services January 5, 2012
Here is an article from David Brown, a mortgage planner, advisor, and broker at Residential Mortgage here in Solvang. He always gives me the straight scoop and gets things done where others can’t. It’s very informative and definitely worth the read. Feel free to pass it along to family, friends, and colleagues. Enjoy, Bob Mortgage
What Is a Professional Fiduciary and How to Know If You Need One by Sara A. Henry, Attorney at Law www.VintageLawyer.com You are preparing estate planning documents (a Trust, Will and Health Care Documents) and your lawyer asks you who you want to name to the crucial positions of Executor, Guardian, Conservator and/or Trustee. Your
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Year-end payroll tips for employers The Winter 2010 edition of the SSA/IRS Reporter included an article by the American Payroll Association (APA) which noted some tasks that employers should perform in December and January to make year-end processing go more smoothly. We have listed those tasks below that were included in the APA article plus
Here Are Some Things You Can Do To Save Taxes in 2011 By Robert W. Craig, E.A. Tel: (805) 264-3305 This is a longer than usual post but if you find just one strategy that can save you some tax dollars, the read will be worth your while, so please take the time and go