That’s the bell marking the end of the 2024 tax season (with a few exceptions). Yes, we’re pretty whipped over here at M Dean Owen, CPA, PSC. Every tax season brings its own challenges, and there were definitely a few for us in the 2024 tax season. But… even...

And just like that, Tax Day is a week (or less, depending on when you’re reading this) away. Remember back in January when I said it would be here before you could blink?If you’re one of those who are waiting until the last minute, and my reminders haven’t been enough...

Did you experience any good April Fool’s jokes this week? I always love to hear about a good prank.Here’s one that’s actually not a joke (sorry)... We’re in the final stretch leading up to the April 15th personal filing deadline.It’s our Game 7 around here, and we’re...

Three weeks. Yeah, that’s roughly how long until April 15. If you’ve already filed your return, don’t check out – today’s article will help you know if you need to do things differently on next year’s return.But if you haven’t yet prepared your taxes… well, you’re...

According to a survey by the American Cleaning Institute, 80% of Americans plan to spring clean this year.What’s funny is that same percentage of people would rather spring clean than take care of their taxes.I get it.While I understand that sentiment (taxes take...

Are we out of the inflation hole yet? (A curious mind wants to know…)Well, according to the Fed, they’re waiting a little bit longer to confirm that. The good news for now is no new interest rate hikes and maybe even some cuts down the road. That spells good...

Last week, the IRS debunked some myths on 1099-K reporting.Remember, the IRS is planning to phase into the $600 reporting threshold for PayPal, Venmo, et al. Here’s how that breaks down (as of this writing):- Nothing will change for 2023. The threshold is...

I hate to be THAT person (you know, a nag) but because we’re about to enter March, I want to put this reminder in front of you yet again: time to get your 2023 taxes filed. April 15 is about 6 weeks away. It seems like plenty of time but also not enough to take...

These days, I'm often glad that it's our busy tax filing season, so that I have an easy excuse when political conversations are happening: Oh THAT [crazy new political story]? Huh, didn't see it — I'm too busy with tax season.With all of the chaos out there, it's...

How to Access Affordable Mental Health Care in Paducah Based on recent data, more than half of American adults with mental illness do not receive the treatment they need. One of the main barriers to receiving care is the prohibitive cost of therapy, which forces many...

The Super Bowl seems to turn into a bigger deal every single year. Not just the cost of commercials, which are astronomical, but also all the lead-up to it. The Pro Bowl, the player interviews, the photo shoots, the practices, the celebrity appearances, the glitz and...