🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readDuring the holiday season in December, Congress passed the Consolidated Budget Appropriations Act of 2020. Included in this Act was a tax package that renewed more than 24 tax provisions through what are known as extenders. An extender makes a tax provision effective retroactively. Some of the extender provisions are rather … Continue reading “Should You File an Amended 2018 Return?”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readThe effect of the coronavirus on our lives is unprecedented. While we’re all sheltering in place while trying to manage our daily tasks, it’s undoubtedly taking a toll on us mentally, physically and financially. Here are some tips to help you weather this storm of economic uncertainty. Get Started on Being … Continue reading “6 Financial Tips for an Emergency”
🖨 Print⏱ 5 min readOver the past six years, domestic crude oil has experienced a volatile ride. 2014 saw the emergence of American shale as producers were attracted to the $114 price levels. However, in 2016 the price for a barrel eventually fell to $27 as a global supply glut developed. 2016 also saw Russia … Continue reading “Understanding the Oil War between Russia and Saudi Arabia”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readIn the days ahead, the COVID-19 pandemic will likely be described in economic terms as a Black Swan. This phrase is used to describe an event that: 1) was unpredictable; 2) causes severe and widespread consequences; and 3) in hindsight was determined to be wholly predictable. What will be interesting going … Continue reading “The Economic Impact of Coronavirus”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readCoronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (HR 6074) – Introduced by Rep. Nita Lowey (D-NY), this was the first bill passed to authorize funding in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. It was introduced on March 4 and signed into law on March 6. The legislation provides $8.3 billion in … Continue reading “Focused Almost Exclusively on Mitigating the Health and Economic Impact of the Coronavirus”
🖨 Print⏱ 7 min readU.S. Government Provides Relief to Individuals, Businesses in Midst of COVID-19 Crisis On March 27, President Donald Trump signed into law a historic $2 trillion stimulus package designed to provide economic relief to individuals and businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Our aim in this alert is to give a brief … Continue reading “CARES Act – Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readImagine someone manipulating how you feel. Of course, no one wants that. But how about being manipulated unknowingly? This is exactly what is happening to your nervous system every time you switch on your TV or computer. Well, at least according to the 6506148 B2 Patent. The patent named “Nervous System … Continue reading “6506148 B2 Patent: Nervous System Manipulation – Is it Real or Just Paranoia?”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readHow it All Started Back in July of 2019, France passed what was dubbed a “digital tax” targeting the largest tech companies. Impacting approximately 30 big companies such as Amazon, Google, Facebook and Apple, the tax applies to revenues earned from digital services of companies that earn more than $830 million … Continue reading “Taxes and Tariffs: The U.S. Response to France’s Digital Tax”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readThese days, you can’t be too careful when it comes to investments. And if you’re older, you’re a prime target for fraudsters. That said, anyone of any age is vulnerable. Here are a few key things to keep in mind when you’re considering investing. Ask Lots of Questions Of … Continue reading “7 Ways to Avoid Investment Fraud”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readAccording to the World Economic Forum (WEF), the spread of the coronavirus will impact the world’s economy. Whether it’s a Reuter’s poll from economic experts projecting growth in China slowing to 4.5 percent in Q1 of 2020, in contrast to China’s Q4 GDP of 6 percent; or the International Energy Agency … Continue reading “Coronavirus: Black Swan or Buying Opportunity?”
