Your role as an executor or personal administrator of an estate involves a number of responsibilities. Did you know that part of your responsibility involves making sure the necessary tax returns are filed? And there might be more of those than you expect. Here’s an overview: Personal income tax. You may need to file a […]
Should you pay for your child’s college education? Or should your child find the financing? There are compelling arguments for both sides, but ultimately, your family needs to do what’s best for your financial situation. Most families find that a combination of both works the best. Parents should pay. Arguments in favor of shelling out […]
Indiscriminately trying to sell to “everyone” can dilute your message, muddy your image, and waste your company’s resources. To market effectively, you have to know your customers. Remember: Satisfied customers come back, and they generally refer others. Here’s how to get started. Think about your typical customers: ages, interests, gender, aspirations, and financial and social […]
How much money did you save last year? If your savings fell short of your goals, don’t give up. You can still take charge of your financial future. Here are tips to become a successful saver. Set goals. Give your saving a purpose. Do you want to accumulate an emergency fund with enough cash to […]
The tax implications of marriage are probably not the first thing on the minds of most newlyweds, but paying a little attention to it now can save time and even money later. Here are a few tips to help those who are about to embark on a new life together. Tip 1: Notify the Social […]
If your company isn’t showing your customers you care, it’s time to get back to the basics. Your company’s survival depends on it. Studies have shown that businesses often spend five to six times more to attract a new customer than to keep an existing one. Over the long term, those dollars add up. In […]
Has the IRS questioned something on your tax return? Ignoring it is not the proper course of action. After you file your tax return, the last thing you want to see is a notice from the IRS questioning your return. Some IRS notices involve very minor changes, like a correction to a Social Security number. […]
You have filed your 2016 tax return, but you probably still have questions. Here are a few of the most common post-filing questions the IRS answers. How can I check the status of my refund? You can go online to check on your refund if it has been 24 hours since the IRS would have […]
U.S. citizens and resident aliens living overseas or serving in the military outside the U.S. receive an automatic two-month extension of the regular tax filing deadline. If this extension applies to your living situation, you have until June 15, 2017 to file your 2016 tax return. To use this automatic two-month extension, you must attach […]
Keller & Owens, LLC with the KC Chapter of The Church Network is pleased to present the Annual Tax and Finance Update for Churches and Ministries. The seminar featuring Richard Hammar, attorney and CPA, will be held on Friday, May 12, 2017 in Overland Park, Kansas. Please see the brochure for more details.