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Understanding the Gift Tax and Estate Tax
Reading emails sent by the IRS isn’t exactly keep-you-up-at-night fare.But there’s something about reading about scammers that I find oddly satisfying.And they (the IRS) has continued to send out mass warnings in their “Dirty Dozen” series, shedding light on the shady...
Crowdfunding Campaigns: Lindsey’s Tax Thoughts
Spring is officially here — hello daylight past 7 pm and enjoying the sun a little bit after work, too. And that makes everyone happier.And as tax season rolls along here, we’ve been meeting with a bunch of Mobile clients, submitting returns, and helping many people...
Considerations for Choosing a Mobile Tax Advocate
There has been a lot of market noise about Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). When a huge bank (#16 in the country) is taken over by the feds, it’s worth at least a mention.But here’s my quick take:Unless you are a CFO of a startup or you actually live in the Silicon Valley...
Audit-Ready Basics for Mobile Filers
About 43 days left in “tax season.”That’s right. Only 43(ish) days to fill out those tax forms and submit them to the IRS so you can close the cover on the book of 2022.My team and I have obviously been taking care of this for our Mobile clients, marking hundreds of...
Protecting Mobile People from IRS Scams
Here we are ... already February is in the rearview. And while this is certainly a less hectic tax season than the past three, it doesn’t mean things are easy. Taxes have traps for the unwary all over the place. A 400-page tax code ensures that. More...
Should Mobile Filers Use DIY Tax Filing Software?
Let’s dial in right away to an important question: Are you ready to knock out your 2022 tax filing? There are now less than 2 months left to do it. And while that seems like a lot of time, you and I both know, it’s really not. Here’s why: My calendar is chock...
How Mobile Filers Can Prepare for an IRS Audit
First off – congratulations to the Kansas City Chiefs. From all accounts, it was a pretty epic game. And, of course, there are those commercials. Many great ones, but one quick note about one of, well, “professional interest” for me.The TurboTax campaign (“Don’t...
Mobile 1040-Filer: How to Handle Crypto Assets on Returns
Now that we're into the first "full" week of February, things are truly heating up for us here at Lindsey & Waldo, at least in terms of our communication volume. And no, we aren't replying to our emails using ChatGPT ... but I wouldn't be surprised if that...
Lindsey’s Private Foundations as Giving Strategies
Things have certainly picked up for us here at Lindsey & Waldo … we can already tell that we will be quite busy from now until April .Regardless, just a little bump that it would be a very good idea to get on our calendar as soon as you’re...
What You Need for Your Mobile Tax Appointment
If you were watching football this weekend, you likely noticed TurboTax’s “personalized service” ads. Their timing was impeccable… if not slightly annoying – who wants to think about taxes while on the edge of your seat during a playoff game?The allure of big brand...
Paying Bills in 2023: Richard Lindsey’s Tips
Last week, the IRS announced the "official" beginning of the 2023 tax season – January 23. That's the date that they start accepting electronically filed returns. (Yes, some Mobile people really do file their taxes this early.) This is the start of the show here...
4 Financial Goals Mobile People Can Reach in 2023
I want to help you today. With your resolutions, that is.You see, if you take a look at the most common resolutions (lose 20lbs, work out more, quit smoking, read more & watch less, etc. etc. etc.) they’re all pretty similar – you might as well get out last year's...