With spring cleaning in full force, you probably have piles of stuff thats ready to be dropped off at the nearest Goodwill. So -- lets discuss charitable donations. By definition, a charitable donation is a gift made by an individual or an organization to a nonprofit organization, charity or private foundation. Charitable donations are most commonly in the form of cash, but can also be motor vehicles, clothing and other assets (AKA, your old "stuff"). If youve donated to Goodwill befo...

Flip phones, first-generation iPods, tube TVs -- what do these things have in common? Well, for one: theyre old. Obsolete as far as technology is concerned. And, two: you probably have one or more of these things just sitting around, collecting dust and taking up space. So, in the spirit of Earth Day -- and the spring cleaning checklist, of course -- today we are talking about what to do with your old electronic stuff. 1. Recycle You cant just throw old electronics away -- you have to...

Happy March! While the deadline for filing your 2015 tax return isnt until Monday, April 18, lets all agree to get those taxes done this month. As you begin the process, here are 25 tax deductions you might not be aware of -- but should know about! Health insurance premiums (100% deductible for the self-employed!) Transportation expenses to/from medical appointments and procedures Nursing home expenses Crutches, orthopedics, hearing aids, glasses and other medical...

If youre a business owner, tax time is likely causing you quite a headache. Getting all your expenses/receipts in order, knowing what tax breaks you qualify for and what you can deduct... the list goes on. While were not accountants, we are insurance experts -- so we can help you out with one particular deduction. Namely: Can I deduct my business insurance? Yes. Yes you can. According to IRS.gov, business expenses are the cost of carrying on a trade or business. These expenses are ...