Strong equity returns typically emerge after consumer confidence slumps.
Investors in both the stock and the bond markets are understandably nervous. In late September, Burton Malkiel wrote a column in The Wall Street Journal with sound advice for investors both years away from retirement and in retirement. https://tribunecontentagency.com/article/the-savings-game-dont-give-up-on-the-stock-market/
Stubbornly high inflation has prompted the U. S. Federal Reserve (Fed) to raise interest rates at the fastest pace in decades. Credit and interest rate markets are working to adjust their expectations for Fed action and the impact of monetary policy on future economic growth.
Depreciation is an annual tax deduction that allows small businesses to recover the cost or other basis of certain property over the time they use the property. It is an allowance for the wear and tear, deterioration, or obsolescence of the property. Small businesses can depreciate property when…
https://vimeo.com/198737779 Lehigh Valley Business interviews Kent Newhart, President of ATA Financial (January 9, 2017) Lehigh Valley Business: How long has ATA Financial Group LLC been operating in the region, and what are its primary services? Kent Newhart: Our core business was started as Accounting & Tax Associates in October…
Have you been shopping at your local businesses? Here are three reasons to stay local! 1. Community well-being Locally-owned businesses help build strong communities by linking neighbors of different backgrounds together. They build economic and social relationships within the community while also supporting local causes! 2. Keeping your money in the…
Scammers are becoming more and more sophisticated with their ways to steal money or personal information. Now that we are in the midst of tax season, it is important to protect yourself from scammers. If you receive a call from a person claiming to be from the Internal…
Despite the government shutdown, the Internal Revenue Service confirmed that it will process tax returns beginning January 28, 2019 and provide refunds to taxpayers as scheduled."We are committed to ensuring that taxpayers receive their refunds notwithstanding the government shutdown. I appreciate the hard work of the employees and their commitment…
Expecting a refund? Most filers can expect a refund check to be issued within 21 days of the IRS receiving a return. However, it's possible your tax return may require more review and take longer. The IRS website offers a valuable tool to check on the status of…