TAX & FINANCIAL INSIGHTS BLOG
November 4, 2021
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August 19, 2021
What is inflation and should you be concerned that it is on the rise right now?
July 22, 2020
The last 10 years have been smooth sailing for investors. The upward trend of the market came to a halt earlier this year but the market dropped 30% over 22 days. The market has changed and so should your investment strategy. Here are three things to consider.
March 9, 2020
On January 1, 2020 the latest revision of the Secure Act was passed at the federal level. There were many changes in this Act but there is only one that really matters and it should cause all of us to re-evaluate our retirement strategy.
August 8, 2019
If you’re unsure if your financial advisor is a best fit for your needs ask him or her the questions below. Follow our guide to what their answers should be and if the responses are not lining up or you’re unsure of their responses feel free to sit down with an investment professional at Kroon & Mitchell for a free review.
August 8, 2019
We just finished filing taxes under the largest reform in 30 years! As we reflect back on this filing we’ve compiled a list of key takeaways for family business owners. The biggest changes are: the increase of standard deductions, changes to the income tax brackets and the addition of a new qualified business income deduction.
August 2, 2019
The best financial strategy always starts with your taxes. Here find our top 5 tips for saving on your taxes in retirement.
July 2, 2019
One of the key things we do is educate our clients on the different savings and investment tools available. One of the critical points of confusion we try to dispel are the strengths and weaknesses between Traditional and Roth IRAs. We often see clients who are entirely sold on one over the other even though the best retirement plans usually involve a mix of the two at different times in the income and savings cycle. Timing and planning are both critical aspects for determining when to use each vehicle.
April 30, 2019
According to the CFA Institute, a global organization of investment professionals, you as an investor have certain rights - 10 to be exact.
Here’s an inside look on the first investor right as established by the institute…
February 12, 2019
The IRS has announced that they will begin accepting returns on January 28, 2019. The filing deadline is Monday, April 15, 2019. Any returns submitted to […]
January 26, 2018
The 2018 Federal Tax Reform is starting to impact corporations, individuals and small businesses. Learn more about what is happening and what's to come here.
March 7, 2018
Are you staring into a cardboard box full of pay stubs, potential deductions, receipts, and itemized lists wondering what’s next? Tax season is in full swing and one of the biggest decisions taxpayers face is how to file their returns.
April 11, 2018
Shelley Irwin interviewed our own Phil Mitchell along with Dennis Echelbarger to talk last minute tax preparation tips.
September 11, 2018
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, went into effect at the start of 2018, and while you may be aware of many significant changes, have you thought about its impact to your charitable giving schedule?
Kroon and Mitchell dive into charitable giving in light of the new regulations, providing you, your friends, and family members with a way to continue your charitable contributions well into 2018 and beyond.
October 19, 2018
Grand Rapids Business Journal interviewed our own Phil Mitchell to get his comments on how the new tax law impacts charitable giving.
December 14, 2018
Shelley Irwin interviewed Phil Mitchell to talk 2018 tax preparation tips.