Taxes

Economic Security Planning, Inc. Today’s column addresses questions about whether delaying filing is always merited, paying back taxes, whether filing early to avoid potential cuts to Social Security makes sense, disability and survivor benefits and filing options during the pandemic. Larry Kotlikoff is a Professor of Economics at Boston University and the founder and president

Ice Cube: Why are we paying taxes right now? (Photo by Stephen J. Cohen/Getty Images) Getty Images Rapper-turned-Hollywood celeb Ice Cube has some advice for Washington’s coronavirus relief efforts that Wall Street will absolutely love: read his lips, don’t pay taxes. The Compton rapper was responding to a Time magazine report that highlighted how a

null Getty The way my mind works stimulus checks going to dead people had me first thinking about zombie movies. My second thought was about a fellow I knew who said his estate plan would be to bounce his last check. He would have had to come back. But with the Wall Street Journal, the

TOPLINE  With Joe Biden surging in the polls, Wall Street executives are preparing for a potential scenario where he becomes president—with some firms warning clients the stock market could take a hit. As Biden surges in the polls, Wall Street grows more concerned about a likely corporate tax hike. Joshua Roberts/Getty Images KEY FACTS The

TOPLINE Chinese officials recently expressed “strong dissatisfaction” with U.S. sanctions that came in response to a new national security bill on Hong Kong, warning that crossing “red lines” and meddling in what China considers its own internal affairs could put the trade deal at risk, The Wall Street Journal first reported on Friday. U.S. President

Sujata Yalamanchili Sujata Yalamanchili Buffalo, New York, has been called the “queen city.” Yet other women of power grace its streets, such as Sujata Yalamanchili, a partner in the Hodgson Russ law firm. She is the firm’s real estate practice leader as well as its retail sector industry leader. At Hodgson Russ, Yalamanchili has served on the board of directors, and

Thanks to decades of spending, many local police departments now resemble well-armed military squads. But budget shortfalls and protests will likely force a change. Among Delaware’s beach towns, Dewey Beach, sandwiched between artsy Rehoboth to the north and family-friendly Bethany Beach to the south, is known as a place to party after a day of

Without additional unemployment insurance and other government aid, the labor market and job creation are too weak for economic recovery. But Congress has not reauthorized the $600 weekly addition to benefits. NEW YORK, UNITED STATES – 2020/03/26: View of Brooklyn office of NYS Department of Labor as … [+] unemployment claims in USA soared to

TOPLINE The Federal Reserve on Thursday placed new restrictions on the banking industry for the first time since the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, requiring big banks to temporarily suspend share buybacks and cap dividend payments at current levels. The Fed cracked down on big banks in an effort to protect the economy during

IRS building in Washington DC. Please see my portfolio for other travel and tax related images. Getty Offer For Cases Being Litigated The IRS is following up a major Tax Court win against sketchy conservation shelters with a purportedly “take it or leave it” offer. For background you might want to check out my piece