The events of 2020 were both a reprieve for West Sacramento taxpayers (like you) and a nightmare for tax pros (like me). And the complications of that year and the one following created a backlog for the IRS. That’s one of the reasons they shut off the reminder...

I gotta say, every time I hear a new disaster being reported on the news, I am struck by how different my daily existence is from the devastation I see in the photos in my feed.I must confess to feeling some "disaster fatigue" setting in.It’s hard to see hard things...

This is the week when tax filing mess-ups hit the fan again. The tax extension deadline on Monday, October 16 will still see Sacramento people not filing (even though they did file an extension request and get approved). And in preparing things, it will reveal bigger...

When the IRS is breathing down your neck, it may feel like you have no choice but to just roll over and take whatever they dish out.But here’s the thing… You actually have an extensive set of tax rights, guaranteed by law, when dealing with the IRS. They’re...

One common denominator among my clients the last few years is an increase in financial stress. Often, it’s related to tax problems they need help resolving, but there are other factors involved, too. As prices rise, so does anxiety around money. And it’s hard to...

Unless you're a tax pro like me (who lives and breathes this stuff), you want to think about taxes as little as possible. Especially post-tax deadlines. Out of sight, out of mind until next year, right? Not really.If you're a local business owner or have a...

I made it to the dentist the other day. They asked me if I had been flossing, as usual, and, as usual, I smiled and nodded. Right.Do you make it to the dentist twice a year? I mean, I know we’re all supposed to get our teeth cleaned and checked that often, but do...

Debt freedom is something anyone with a big mountain of debt dreams of. Making that last payment on something that’s been hanging around your neck for years is a life-changer.It’s why it’s so easy to relate to those families on the Dave Ramsey show who shout, “We’re...

The last time you heard from me, I spoke about this:No, not The Office episode where Michael Scott shouts his financial intentions to his employees (a classic, for sure). I talked about Chapter 11 bankruptcy as a possible fresh start when you’re facing heavy debt...