The Value of Specialized Knowledge For Greater Columbus Ohio Taxpayers Dealing With The IRS

We hear from clients, Greater Columbus Ohio business owners and families all the time who are facing a MOUNTAIN of stress over their finances.Because the fact of the matter is that when you are facing IRS debt, you're likely also facing many other kinds of debt.But...

The First Thing You Need To Do

…there hasn’t been an environment like the one we’re now facing in this economy and in our nation for quite a while. The fact is-I know you’ve got questions…about personal financial strategy, about tax specifics and about how to steer your way through these times we’re living in…

Post-Stimulus Taxes for 2020

I mentioned last week the key provisions of the "American Rescue Plan," while it was just proposed legislation.Now that the House has passed it, there is more meat on those bones. I'll run it all down for you once it's been signed by the President, but the key...

The Art of Connecting With Influencers by Chuck Franklin

Hanukkah is behind us, and Christmas (with its associated slowdown) is just about a week away.The world seems to quiet around that time, no matter your faith tradition, but here at Chuck Franklin CPA, LLC, these "holidays" are a bit of a misnomer. That's because while...

Six Steps To Debt Recovery By Chuck Franklin

Our hearts are with the Carolinas, and with the cleanup process that is just beginning over there. With all of the the flooding that is hampering efforts to get in and even evaluate the damage, we know this will be a long road to recovery.The slow onset of these...

2018 Tax Planning Strategies Questionnaire For Greater Columbus Ohio Taxpayers

Wait, you thought I meant the holidays?Ha. As much as I love Andy Williams, what I REALLY mean is tax planning season. That is to say, year-end moves. :)And next week, I'll give you some generalized moves you can make that can affect your tax bill (in positive ways...

Franklin’s 5 Retirement Money Mistakes You Can Avoid Ahead of Time

We're turning the corner into November this week, which means that 2017 is close to being over. And based on what I've heard from more than a few of my Greater Columbus Ohio clients, turning the corner into 2018 is going to be a welcome event. It's been a rough year...

Achieve Financial Independence in Greater Columbus Ohio by Outsourcing

If you pay close attention to the news media (which I don't advise, but in our digital world, it can be unavoidable), you might be feeling a weight, almost as if there is a sense of impending doom. I saw a recent survey that indicated that almost one third of...

Hurricanes, Tax Deadlines in Greater Columbus Ohio and Data Breaches

Our hearts and prayers continue with Houston, and with those in the path or wake of the western wildfires. And now, of course with the entire state of Florida. Fortunately, some of the most dire Irma scenarios did not play out, but we are still dealing with a storm...

Now Is The Time For An Estate Plan For Greater Columbus Ohio Taxpayers

Right now, it's almost impossible to escape the conflict, the noise, and the shaming over various cultural decisions we're having to make. Lockdowns, schooling, more economic stimulus, elections, vaccines -- it's all enough to drive you crazy if you pay close...

How You’re Missing Legal Tax Deductions

Here’s a certain truth: the State and Federal Government would love to have more of your hard-earned money in their accounts. Sure, even though it’s painful, none of us begrudge paying our legal and fair share of taxes.

But the problem is that regular taxpayers, like you, are missing out on legal and safe deductions, to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars in unclaimed refunds every year!