Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

Self-Employed

I’ve Started My Own Business, Now What?

February 2, 2019 February 3, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

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If you are now the proud owner of your own business, congratulations! By now, I’m sure you’ve experienced some ups and downs which usually comes with running your own show. But as you start to find your bearings and navigating...

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Tax Planning

W-2 Arrival: All You Need to Know about Tax Forms

January 29, 2019 January 30, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

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This post can be found en Español here. If you were employed during 2018, you should receive your Form W-2 (officially known as the Wage and Tax Statement) from your employer soon since employers were required to send them out by...

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Tax Deductions and Credits

7 Crazy Things People Have Deducted

January 14, 2019 January 15, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

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When it comes to U.S. taxpayers, there’s no end to the ingenuity applied when it comes to weird tax deductions and the crazy reasons given to justify them. Though some of them may seem like a reach, sometimes the IRS...

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Tax Planning

New Year, New Tax Implications

January 7, 2019 January 9, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

Happy New Year! It’s a brand new year and the majority of the new tax provisions that were signed into law in December 2017 take effect for the tax year 2018 (the taxes you are filing now). This year, you may...

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Self-Employed

I Own An Online Boutique Shop, What Does This Mean For My Taxes?

December 21, 2018 January 9, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

It may seem deceptively easy to open and run an online boutique shop these days. All you have to do is set up a website, acquire products, install an online shopping cart, and send out the merchandise as the orders...

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Tax Planning

Holiday Bonus Season: How Your Holiday Bonus is Taxed

December 11, 2018 January 9, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

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The article below is up to date based on the latest tax laws. It is accurate for your 2018 taxes, which you will file by the April 2019 deadline. Learn more about tax reform here. December is a time for giving...

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Income and Investments

How to Tackle Holiday Debt Before It Begins

November 27, 2018 January 9, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

As the air turns crisp and the leaves change color, you realize that the holidays are right around the corner. If you’re planning to celebrate this year, here are some ways to have a great time this holiday season without...

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Tax Deductions and Credits

10 Commonly Overlooked Tax Deductions

November 21, 2018 January 8, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

April brings showers, flowers…and taxes! Although we are not near the tax deadline, now is a good time to start thinking about tax deductible expenses so you can start gathering receipts for expenses you paid so you can make an...

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Income and Investments

Sports Gambling and How Your Winnings are Taxed

October 29, 2018 January 5, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

Sports gambling has become a popular year-long hobby. Are you feeling lucky? If so, you may be headed to the racetrack, casino or sports bar to make your bet, hoping to win big. However, you might be surprised to learn...

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Income and Investments

How to Save Money on Halloween with DIY

October 23, 2018 January 5, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

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One of the scariest things about Halloween is how much Americans spend to celebrate. In fact, the total spending for Halloween this year is expected to reach $9 billion. Most people are planning to spend an average of $86.79 on candy, costume and...

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