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Dean Owen’s Guide to Divorce and Taxes
We’re not the only ones who can get festive this time of year. In the spirit of giving, the IRS recently released important updates for the 2024 tax year to adjust for inflation. They’re increasing the Standard Deduction — up to $29,200 for married...
Before Turning Paducah Homes Into Short Term Rentals
The real estate market is tough in general right now. With less loans being dealt out and a shortage of homes for sale, both buyers and sellers are working hard to get what they want.And it looks like there’s a big change with how agents are paid that’s coming...
How Paducah Givers Can Guard Against Fake Charities
There’s been an extraordinary surge of fakers this year. The explosion of AI along with more sophisticated scams can make it feel like you have to look under every rock. While Biden is enacting a presidential order to demand some accountability from the big...
Preparing for Disasters: A Guide for Paducah Residents
Though last month was officially National Preparedness Month, it’s sad to think that just about every month these days reminds us about preparing for disasters, from hurricanes on the East Coast to wildfires in the West to tornadoes in the middle.Last year,...
How the Government Shutdown Affects Paducah Taxpayers
This week, my staff and I are pausing to celebrate that the chapter has closed on 2022’s filing. It was probably over for you back in April, but my team just wrapped that up for some of our Paducah clients who needed to file extensions. Of course, we’ll be...
When to Take Social Security: Tips for Paducah People Nearing Retirement
This weekend’s events in Israel have been very difficult to take in. Seeing the violence and hearing the stories have been heartbreaking, to say the least. Our thoughts go out to the innocent Israelis and Palestinians suffering through the attacks in Gaza and other...
M Dean Owen, CPA, PSC’s Case for Paying Federal Income Tax
Here we are in October. I know what you’re thinking… already?! Yes, already.And with the way time seems to race by in the last few months of the year with Paducah holiday celebrations and gift buying and all the other little tasks, you’ll be thinking the same thing...
Getting into Giving: A Paducah Taxpayers Guide
As I’m finishing off 2022 tax filing for McCracken County clients who requested extensions — if you’re in the extension crowd and haven’t talked to me about this yet, schedule something right away — it’s got me thinking about what’s coming. Let’s take a look.1099-K...
Combating Tipping Culture’s Impact on Paducah Wallets
Let’s start today with a reminder.If you filed for an extension and haven’t yet submitted your 2022 taxes, the deadline for doing so is coming up quickly. Let’s get things settled before October 16:(270) 554-0720And beyond that, the moratorium on paying student loans...
1099-K Reporting Requirements: Clearing Up Confusion for Paducah Taxpayers
The anniversary of 9/11 always reminds me that our lives can be changed dramatically in the span of a day. We could not have imagined on September 10 that such tragedy would strike or that so many people’s lives would be changed. It’s one of the reasons it’s so...
Reinvigorating Your Business Finances After Entering Addiction Recovery
Overcoming addiction is a significant achievement, but its impact on your business and finances can linger. As an entrepreneur, reclaiming financial stability requires targeted strategies. This article, presented by Dean Owen, CPA, offers a roadmap to guide...
Paducah Car Shopping in 2023
Enjoy your long weekend soaking up the final vestiges of summer? Last minute visits to your Paducah pool, outdoor amusements, a little grill-out … maybe buying a new car?Typically Labor Day is one of the biggest car shopping days of the year. As dealers look to clear...