Standard Deduction vs Itemized Deduction

The video below explains the federal Standard and Itemized Deductions; how they are calculated and how to determine which should be claimed on your federal tax return. Key Takeaways Standard Deduction is the minimum deduction allowed to taxpayers.  Taxpayers can claim...

Rules Impact Tax Filing in Year of Divorce

If you’re married, you may keep your income tax situation separate from your spouse by electing the Married Filing Separate tax status. However, when filing tax returns in a community property state, like Wisconsin, the phrase “what’s mine is yours and what’s yours is...

WFA Office Renovation

We are incredibly excited to share that our WFA office renovation is complete! We’ve spent the last few weeks transforming the office at our Whitefish Bay location. Take a peak at the photos to see some of the before and after shots of our new and improved work...

Tax Scams and Ways to Protect Yourself

With tax season comes an increase in crimes and/or scams relating to income tax refunds and liabilities. Here’s how you can prepare for any possible IRS crimes or IRS scams, including how to protect yourself from tax fraud and tax scams. For more information on...