After a U.S. Congress election – regardless of your political perspective – within the results there is always a little bit of the productive, the unproductive, and the stalemate. Sometimes things work in your favor as a faithful Paducah taxpayer. Sometimes, you’re...

Well, before I jump into money management for teens, let’s focus on the fact that a month has gone by since the beginning of tax season. And boy has it been a veritable whirlwind of activity in the M Dean Owen, CPA, PSC office. We’ve got our arms deep in the returns...

Summer break. For Paducah school-age children, those are the two sweetest words in the English language. For parents, it’s … a mixed bag. You might have family vacations and cookouts and some memory-making planned, but it also means YOU are the one figuring out what...

Before I discuss the real estate BRRRR strategy, let’s talk about a current pressing topic that’s going to fuel investment talk. With numbers released last week, one thing is very obvious: inflation is here, and it is a problem for most Paducah taxpayers.At least for...

5 Next Steps for Tax Return ReviewSoooooo, what now? I'm glad you (ahem) asked.Just because tax season is over, doesn’t mean we’re not still here for you.In fact, with the IRS experiencing a litany of problems right now, we’ll gently recommend a little tax return...

Memorial Day weekend can sometimes feel a little ... jarring.Burgers, pools, picnics -- set against the solemn backdrop of remembrance for the sacrifice of so many thousands who have laid down their lives so we can have our freedoms.However, if you get the chance to...

As we come out of the last-minute gift wrapping and too many holiday goodies fog and finish out 2022, I want to take a moment and say thank you for your trust this year. We here at M Dean Owen, CPA, PSC are grateful that you choose us not only to handle the...

 Are you stressed? Anxious?If so, you're not alone. As someone who is "in the trenches" with MANY Paducah families and small business owners (as well as plenty outside of our Paducah area), I'm hearing from many who are deeply struggling ... and who also find...

Things have certainly picked up for us here at M Dean Owen, CPA, PSC … we can already tell that we will be quite busy from now until April .Regardless, just a little bump that it would be a very good idea to get on our calendar as soon as you’re able: (270)...

You’ve probably got a story to tell. The one about how you got to where you are today. It probably involves lots of hard work and sacrifice. And money.Last I checked, people weren’t giving away their Paducahhomes and cars. And I bet that you put locks on that house...