Child Tax Credit Payments: Everything You Need to Know
Families with dependent children are seeing the Child Tax Credit payments hit their bank accounts or arriving in the mail this week. Designed to reduce child poverty, ease some of the financial burdens caused by COVID-19, and stimulate the economy, these payments allow parents and caregivers to receive half the child tax credit in monthly […]
Will I Have to Pay Tax on an Inheritance
If you’ve received an inheritance, whether it’s property, money, or investments, your first question or concern is probably related to taxes and whether you’ll end up owing the government after the loss of a loved one. The good news is that most people don’t need to worry about inheritance and estate taxes, but there are […]
The Best Tax Breaks for 2021
It’s never too early to start planning how to reduce your tax burden. We’re sharing the best tax breaks for 2021 to help you get started.
Updating the Designated Beneficiary Forms After Divorce
There are a lot of issues to deal with in the case of divorce. One item that can be overlooked is designated beneficiaries. It’s extremely important in case of remarriage, either as a result of divorce or a death of a spouse.
Tax Planning for Beginners: What You Need to Know
We are sharing some simple steps you can take to plan your finances in a way that will minimize your tax burden and leverage tax breaks.
Should Couples Choose Married Filing Separately or Jointly?
What’s the difference between married filing separately and married filing jointly, and which should you choose? We’re breaking down the difference.
Can You Deduct Tax Preparation Fees?
With April 15th rapidly approaching, you’re probably gathering receipts and records and debating how your taxes will get done. You could go the DIY route with tax preparation software or take the less stressful route and work with a CPA firm in Raleigh. No matter which option you choose, you may be able to deduct […]
Steward Ingram & Cooper Announce New Durham Location
We are excited to announce that, effective January 1st, we have expanded into Durham by joining forces with Minor Anglin & Associates, P.A. Conveniently located between Durham and Chapel Hill, the location’s objective is to provide high-quality service to our clients in the Durham area. We are proud to have Dan Minor, Kim Anglin and […]
Do I Have to Pay Taxes on Stocks?
You know that any income you earn, whether it’s from a job, rental property, or business venture, is taxed by the IRS, but what about stocks and bonds? While any profit you make from stocks is taxed, it’s somewhat different than earned income. To help you understand capital gains and dividends, our CPAs in Raleigh […]
4 Advantages to Creating a Trust
Trusts may seem like some vague financial dealing reserved for the extremely wealthy, but that’s actually not the case. Trusts can be a financially advantageous part of your estate planning to ensure your assets and property are divided how you see fit. To help provide clarity on this complex financial matter, our CPAs are sharing […]