Financial Planning Insights

While you might not feel like early adulthood is a time to worry about financial planning, there are plenty of building blocks that can actually be put into place early on. It can be hard to think about future planning when it comes to finances, but there are simple habits and tips that can help shape your spending and financial goals for years to..

As a physician, you’ve dedicated your life to taking care of other people. It's time to start taking care of yourself and building a strong financial plan for your future. For physicians, balancing paying back school debts, saving for retirement, and managing a practice can take away from what's important—providing great service to your patients...

Financial planning is so important so that you can live comfortably now and in the future when you want to retire. You also want to invest wisely so that your money will continue to grow. A financial advisor is great when it comes to organizing your finances, putting you on a budget, and helping you to plan for the future. However, it can be hard..

Although it may seem a bit early to think about retirement, people in their forties should already have a plan in place. But don't let that discourage you if you don't—there is still time to build wealth in your 40s. Social security benefits are not enough to support you, so formulating a plan early will save you from working longer than you want...

Medical problems or disabilities can strike anyone, at any time. A Special Needs Trust is a trust you can set up to help a loved one who is disabled or has chronic medical difficulties. The SNT may consist of any number of types of assets, including cash, patents, jewelry, real estate, stocks, businesses, or other property. 

If you’re a small business getting ready to file business taxes for the first time, it’s a daunting process. But it doesn’t have to be — as long as you understand some of the subtle nuances. Here are some quick tips for novice taxpayers, brought to you by Chandler & Knowles CPAs.

Property tax is a type of tax that many individuals as well as legal entities, such as a corporation, need to deal with. When you own any type of property, you must understand all the applicable taxes which may come into play. Knowing these taxes, how the calculation is done, as well as what the payment of them goes towards is valuable..

There are a million little nuances when it comes to business tax law. Each one of these can make a big difference in if you owe, and if so, how much. Startup businesses especially are prone to miss deductions or to misinterpret regulations. This is true when it comes to calculations as well. To help navigate these muddy waters, Chandler & Knowles..

It is tax time. For some, this is an exciting time because it means a big refund and new furniture or home upgrades. However, for some, it is a nerve-racking, nail-biting, fear-instilling season. Businesses and individuals often find that the amount of taxes they are paying simply isn't enough. At Chandler & Knowles, CPAs, we work with our clients..

Few things strike fear in small business owners' thoughts more than an IRS tax audit. Although only about 2.5% of us are ever audited, small businesses don't have the time or resources to prepare for this dreaded encounter. Even knowing that you have performed all the checks and balances to ensure that your return is correct doesn't always mean..