Southern manners always suggest that one should never talk about politics, money, religion, and sex at the dinner table. We will probably touch on a few of those in the following words. If I offend you, I suggest you email me about how I have offended you. You should know that I appreciate a conversation…
College campuses will soon fill with students and families making the college trip for the first time, the Freshman arrival of the Class of 2026. This transition from child to adult is exciting, emotional, and dangerous. Do you remember the 18th birthday your child celebrated in the past year? Eighteen changes everything. Along with them…
Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, is an American holiday honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings, and participating in parades. Unofficially, it marks the beginning of the summer season. In the wake of this…
The April surprise for most property owners in North Texas this year was not their IRS bill it was the Annual Appraisal Notice. This property tax increase impacts all of us. It is time for you to learn how to do the “New Texas Two-Step – File and Protest” THE DEADLINE IS MAY 16, 2022…
“Can I deduct that” is the most asked question from our new and current business tax clients at Tannery Company? Our answer is usually yes and lots more. I posed the question in the subject line of, “Does your CPA make you money?” If the answer is not yes, you should fire your CPA. Does…
Raising children is expensive. How expensive is it in Texas? In Texas, parents paid $777 a month or $9,324 annually, for infant care and $589 a month, or $7,062 a year, for childcare, according to the Economic Policy Institute. Compare that to in-state tuition for a four-year public college, and you will find that it…