written by Brenda Logsdon, CPA 

In the following guide you will find an assortment of recommendations to reduce or shift value from a personal estate. These techniques will reduce the potential estate tax upon death. Topics will include gift planning, a variety of trusts and much more. Read more...

On May 22, 2011 many people in our area experienced not only a devastating tornado, but also a tax event. No matter how painful or traumatic the events of that day were, we as a community, individuals and organizations must rebuild and move forward. Part of the moving forward process is the preparation and filing of our income tax returns. Read more...

The fate of the employee-side payroll tax cut along with a host of tax extenders and other expired provisions could be decided in coming weeks. A conference committee of House and Senate members is negotiating a full-year extension of the payroll tax cut and could add some or all of the tax extenders to a final package. Lawmakers also could extend the payroll tax cut without acting on any tax incentives. Read more...