Sometimes life happens. Whether it’s a job loss, severe illness, loss of a loved one, or other big life event, it can be hard to focus on taxes. However, it’s important to know that filing late with the IRS is always far better than not filing at all. There are, however, a few things to […]
How to get organized before tax season: Don’t wait until the last minute, 2020 is almost here and the experts at Broussard Poché, LLP want to help you check off a few financial to-dos to help you prepare for the coming tax season. Check Beneficiaries This time of year is a good time to check […]
It’s hard to think about April of 2019 right now. It seems so far away, and after all, you’ve just put this year’s tax season behind you. But the truth is taxes should be in the back of your mind year-round. Many small business owners and individual taxpayers spend the entire year preparing for tax […]
2018 saw massive changes to tax laws. As a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the team at Broussard Poché, LLP is encouraging everyone to make sure the right amount of tax is taken out of your paychecks. In other words, it may be time to adjust your withholdings. The new tax law […]
If you’re looking at the date, you’ll notice, the tax filing deadline for this year has come and gone. If you missed it, there’s still hope! You can file after the deadline, but you must act quickly to minimize the penalties. Here’s a few things the team at Broussard Poché, LLP want you to keep […]
(And a Few Things You Should Avoid) If you filed your taxes weeks ago, you may have already received your refund. If you waited until the last minute, your check will soon be in the mail. Either way, the prospect of some extra spending money is exciting! Many people already have a list of plans […]
Filing taxes on your own can be complicated. It’s demanding work and it can get confusing. To add to some of the tax filing confusion, taxes shouldn’t be a once a year chore, it’s part of your finances that should be worked on all year. If you might have neglected your return a bit, the […]
Once your taxes are filed, for many of us, especially small business owners, it will be time to pay up. Or maybe it’s time to pay back money that was taken out of a retirement account? Whatever the circumstance, you could owe the IRS thousands and may not have the money to pay right away. […]
Not understanding tax credits is sort of like leaving money on the table. During tax season, personal tax credits can greatly reduce your tax liability. In fact, your tax credits may exceed your tax liability, leading to a bigger refund. The professionals at Broussard Poché, LLP want to make sure you understand the basics before […]
Do you voluntarily send more tax dollars to Uncle Sam? Most people would answer with a resounding “NO!” but guess what—if you aren’t using personal deductions properly, that’s just what you’re doing. Giving your money away. The team at Broussard Poché, LLP wants to arm you with knowledge. Personal deductions are one way you can […]