Employer’s Pension Startup Credit Substantially Increased

Employer’s Pension Startup Credit Substantially Increased

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On December 20, 2019, President Trump signed into law the Appropriations Act of 2020, which included a number of tax law changes, including retroactively extending certain tax provisions that expired after 2017 or were about to expire, a number…

Do I Have to File a Tax Return?

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This is a question many taxpayers ask during this time of year, and the question is far more complicated than people believe. To fully understand, we need to consider that there are times when individuals are REQUIRED to file a tax return, and…
2020 Standard Mileage Rates Announced

2020 Standard Mileage Rates Announced

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) computes standard mileage rates for business, medical and moving each year, based on a number of factors, to determine the standard mileage rates for the following year. As it does annually around the…
Congress Allowing Higher Medical Deductions for 2019 and 2020

Congress Allowing Higher Medical Deductions for 2019 and 2020

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On December 20, 2019, President Trump signed into law the Appropriations Act of 2020, which included a number of tax law changes, including extending certain tax provisions that expired after 2017 or were about to expire, a number of retirement…
January 2020 Individual Due Dates

January 2020 Individual Due Dates

January 2 - Time to Call for Your Tax Appointment January is the beginning of tax season. If you have not made an appointment to have your taxes prepared, we encourage you to do so before the calendar becomes too crowded. January 10 - Report…
10 Easy End of Year Tax Tips to Increase Your Tax Refund

10 Easy End of Year Tax Tips to Increase Your Tax Refund

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Article Featured on TurboTax The article below is up to date based on the latest tax laws. It is accurate for your 2019 taxes (filed in 2020). It’s hard to believe that we are in the last quarter of the year! With 2019 coming to an…

How to Protect Yourself from Scams, ID Theft and Cyber Criminals

As much as the Internet has changed our lives for the good, it has also opened us up to threats from crooks from all over the world. They are smart and always coming up with a new trick to separate you from your hard-earned dollars or with an…
Friends of the Children

Friends of the Children Donation

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Isler Northwest is proud to support Friends of the Children with a donation of toys and gifts this holiday season! About Friends of the Children In 1993, Friends of the Children opened its doors with three friends serving 24 children.…
The 1099-MISC Filing Date Is Just Around the Corner – Are You Ready

The 1099-MISC Filing Date Is Just Around the Corner – Are You Ready?

If your business engages the services of an individual (independent contractor), other than one who meets the definition of an employee, and you pay him or her $600 or more for the calendar year, then you are required to issue that person a…
Here Are the Best Personal Finance Podcasts You May Not Know About

Here Are the Best Personal Finance Podcasts You May Not Know About

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Even as recently as a decade ago, most people listened to their radio shows in the exact same way — on the actual radio. Fast forward to today, and the world of podcasting has absolutely exploded, changing the way we think about broadcasting…