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Author: Chris Blackmon, CFP®, CPA

A Third Round of Stimulus Checks Are Coming for Americans: The Rundown

April 13, 2021

One year into the pandemic, individuals everywhere are experiencing emotional, physical and economical implications. In an effort to ease the pandemic’s detrimental effects, the federal government has recently passed a third stimulus package called the American Rescue Plan Act.
Eligible individuals and families will receive stimulus checks up to $1,400 per person. As a reminder, here’s what you need to know about your third stimulus check.

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Millionaire & Former Zappos CEO Died in November Without a Will. Here’s Why That Makes Things Extremely Complicated

February 4, 2021

Tony Hsieh, former CEO of Zappos, died at 46 due to smoke inhalation from a house fire over the Thanksgiving holiday. Several months prior, Hsieh retired from his position as CEO of Zappos with an estimated net worth of $840 million.1 Since his death, his family has determined he died intestate, meaning he had no will. In response, his family has filed for access to the former CEO’s accounts and assets.2

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The Social Security Administration Has Announced Cost of Living Adjustments & Tax Changes For 2021. Here’s What You Need to Know

November 12, 2020

On Tuesday, October 13, 2020, the Social Security Administration released important facts and figures for 2021 – including cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) for retirees and tax changes for the currently employed.  As Social Security continues to contribute a large portion of monthly income for many, we thought this information would be timely.

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2020 Tax Code Changes: What You Need to Know

September 22, 2020

Most of us have either filed or are wrapping up our 2019 tax filing by this point.  A common question we receive is what will happen to taxes after the election?  Government spending has increased (especially in response to COVID-19 packages) and an increase in revenues will be needed.  Of course, finding consensus on where to increase taxes will not be likely.  At Atlanta Financial Associates, we pay much attention to proposed changes and right now that is all they are, possibilities.  Often, leaders float ideas to see what gains traction.  A couple of the proposals being ‘floated’ right now include…

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IRS Releases 2020 “Dirty Dozen” Tax Scams

August 25, 2020

Each year the IRS releases a Top 12 or “Dirty Dozen” tax frauds and scams they are seeing in an effort to warn taxpayers of things to be on the lookout for.  I read this each year and the list includes several of the usual suspects but also has some new additions.  You can read the entire IRS list here (IRS Dirty Dozen 2020), but I wanted to highlight a couple of items that I believe are most relevant to our readers…

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4 Things That Will Be More or Less Expensive After Coronavirus

June 16, 2020

COVID-19 has impacted nearly every aspect of the economy. When President Donald Trump declared the virus a national emergency at the beginning of March, standards of living rapidly shifted: governors enacted stay-at-home orders, learning institutions closed and consumers suddenly faced unprecedented challenges.1 While the travel and tourism industry is seeing record lows, demand for staple foods and hygiene products has surged.

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