MANAGING BURNOUT IN A PANDEMIC ERA

The last 18 months or so have brought a whole new level of intensity to the word burnout.  Burnout as defined by Merriam-Webster is the “exhaustion of physical or emotional strength or motivation usually as a result of prolonged stress or frustration”.  An ongoing...

Market Volatility

Have you ever listened to the news, or someone advising you to buy or sell an asset based on current market conditions? Reacting irrationally to major news or disruptions in the economy can create volatility that can have a significant impact on your net worth....

Stay One Step Ahead of Uncle Sam

Tax planning is essential for two very important reasons.  The first reason is to ensure you take advantage of opportunities BEFORE the year is over.  The second is that you are informed well in advance of April 15th of what your potential tax liability will...

SECTION 1031 TAX-DEFERRED EXCHANGE

Whenever you sell business or investment property and you have a gain, you generally have to pay tax on the gain at the time of sale. IRC Section 1031 provides an exception and allows you to postpone paying tax on the gain if you reinvest the proceeds in similar...

NO MORE MR. NICE GUY WHEN DEALING WITH TAX EVASION

The federal government is expanding its crackdown on offshore tax evasion and preparing numerous criminal cases against suspected offenders. It has been four years since the agreement between the United States and Switzerland pierced a veil of banking secrecy by...