A Warning About Social Media Tax Advice for San Antonio Taxpayers

A Warning About Social Media Tax Advice for San Antonio Taxpayers

I’ve had plenty of San Antonio clients over the years come to me in a terrible position with their taxes because they trusted the wrong person’s advice or fell prey to a scam… or both. In fact, the third most commonly reported fraud is tax refund fraud, and...
Michael Essick’s Insights on Being a Financial Caregiver

Michael Essick’s Insights on Being a Financial Caregiver

And just like that, Tax Day is a week (or less, depending on when you’re reading this) away. Remember back in January when I said it would be here before you could blink?If you’re one of those who are waiting until the last minute, and my reminders haven’t been enough...
Michael Essick’s Guide to Filing an IRS Tax Extension

Michael Essick’s Guide to Filing an IRS Tax Extension

Did you experience any good April Fool’s jokes this week? I always love to hear about a good prank.Here’s one that’s actually not a joke (sorry)… We’re in the final stretch leading up to the April 15th personal filing deadline.It’s our Game 7 around here, and...
Common Tax Penalties San Antonio Taxpayers Can Easily Avoid

Common Tax Penalties San Antonio Taxpayers Can Easily Avoid

Remember that frantic scramble to file your taxes on April 15th? Procrastination happens, especially with taxes.But a rushed job often leads to a botched job. Why? Because there’s no time to double check to make sure everything is right. Small mistakes can be a big...
10 Life Change Events You Should Share with Your San Antonio Tax Pro

10 Life Change Events You Should Share with Your San Antonio Tax Pro

Three weeks. Yeah, that’s roughly how long until April 15. If you’ve already filed your return, don’t check out – today’s article will help you know if you need to do things differently on next year’s return.But if you haven’t yet prepared your taxes… well, you’re...