Newsletter | News Brief Stranger, Tallman & Lautz Accounting 521 Rood Avenue Suite A Grand Junction, CO 970-241-1116 HOME ABOUT SERVICES BLOG Feb 19, 2020 Tax Changes and Key Amounts for the 2020 Tax Year Although you're probably focused on filing your 2019 tax return right now, it's never too early to start thinking about next year's return. Proper tax planning requires an awareness of what's new and changed from last year … Kiplinger Why a Big Tax Refund Isn't as Awesome as You Think Last year was the first year we implemented the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act into our tax prep, and a lot of people were surprised to learn … Lifehacker Millions of Americans are missing out on Earned Income Tax Credit Who wouldn't want an extra $300 or even $3,000 in tax refund cash? But oddly enough, millions of Americans miss out on this deal each … USA Today Tax-Saving Tips Stranger, Tallman & Lautz Accounting Client Update Form In efforts to keep our client database accurate and current, please complete our Client Information Update form by clicking above. Please fill out the form in its entirety and mail or fax it back to our office. Stranger, Tallman & Lautz Accounting Smart Money Moves I Made When I Got My First 'Real' Job Last spring, I got my first-ever "big girl" job. It was a relief — I'd spent almost an entire year using my brand new journalism degree … Money Are Personal Loans Considered Income? Borrowers can use personal loans for all kinds of purposes, but can the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) treat loans like income … Investopedia Best Ways to Make Passive Income Passive income is a bit of a misnomer because you do have to put in work to generate the money. It's just more upfront, possibly … Investor Junkie Keeping the House Post-Divorce Has Gotten More Affordable Typically, financial advisers have recommended against keeping the marital home. In the past, it became too big of a financial burden … Kiplinger Homeowners take advantage of lower rates to refinance Mortgage applications rose for the third week in a row as borrowers reacted to low mortgage rates. Refinancing saw a jump in activity … Fox Business 5 Money Mistakes Not To Make With Your Midlife Partner If you're remarried or living with a significant other at midlife, managing your money together may look different than when you … Forbes It's time to check your 401(k) plan With the stock market flirting with record highs — and 30,000 in view for the Dow Jones Industrial Average — this is a good opportunity … USA Today Visa vs. MasterCard: What's the Difference? The electronic payments industry is dominated by four companies. Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover are responsible … Investopedia "If you claim depreciation on the hat, I can save you a fortune on your taxes. Call me." Copyright © Randy Glasbergen Trivia What year was the first penny minted? See the answer below. Gas prices continue downward trend The average price of regular-grade gasoline dropped 7 cents per gallon over the past two weeks. That puts … Fox Business What Year Was It? Malcolm X Assassinated Malcolm X, an African American nationalist and religious leader, is assassinated by rival Black Muslims while addressing his Organization of Afro-American Unity. The day was Feb 21. What year was it? Quote of the Week "Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune." Jim Rohn Trivia Answer What year was the first penny minted? Answer: 1787 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER   NEWSLETTER ARCHIVES Stranger, Tallman & Lautz Accounting 521 Rood Avenue Suite A Grand Junction, CO 81501 The articles in our publications come from many sources. We do not endorse information or opinions appearing in linked articles. The articles selected are not sponsored, and we assume no responsibility for the accuracy of the information. Copyright for linked articles belongs to the linked source. A Newsletter Station Publication © All Rights Reserved.