by Michele Cagan | Jan 12, 2022 | Do Your Own Taxes, Personal Finance, Single Mom CPA, You Need to Know This
I just sent out reminders to my clients that estimated tax payments are due again. And I got back a lot of panicky emails and requests for help. This is despite the fact that they’ve been making their estimated payments all year round, often with an assist from me....
by Michele Cagan | Aug 11, 2021 | Retirement Planning, Saving and Investing, Single Mom CPA
ETFs, exchange-traded funds, are funds that trade on stock exchanges – just like the name spells out. They’re like the sexier, more flexible cousins of mutual funds. And ETFs make a great choice for building up wealth. To start, every ETF holds a whole...
by Michele Cagan | Aug 11, 2021 | Retirement Planning, Saving and Investing, Single Mom CPA
Please Note: This article contains affiliate links. If you click on those links, I may receive compensation. Ready to start investing but not sure how to buy shares in stocks and ETFs (exchange-traded funds)? The process can feel intimidating when you haven’t...
by Michele Cagan | Jun 22, 2021 | Building a Nest, Making Ends Meet, Protect Your Financial Future, Single Mom CPA
Your situation feels impossible: You need to earn extra money to take care of your family. But you feel stuck because you can’t afford to pay for more childcare. So many of us – single moms especially – find ourselves in exactly this position. We...
by Michele Cagan | Apr 17, 2021 | Do Your Own Taxes, Owning Your Own Business, Single Mom CPA, You Need to Know This
Q: When are my taxes due? A: May 17, 2021 is the due date for individual tax returns – Form 1040 – and making 2020 income tax payments. But there are other due dates you may need to know too: April 15: 1st estimated tax payment for 2021 April 15: income...
by Michele Cagan | Apr 3, 2021 | Do Your Own Taxes, Owning Your Own Business, Single Mom CPA, You Need to Know This
Did you know that you can deduct 20% of your business income on your personal tax return? You can, thanks to the Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA). The TCJA brought a lot of tax changes for small business owners. And if you’re self-employed, a freelancer, contractor,...
