Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Jan 4, 20191 min2019 Will Bring Social Security Beneficiaries the Biggest Increase in Eight YearsThe Social Security Administration has announced a 2.8 percent increase in benefits in 2019, the largest increase since 2012. The change...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Dec 12, 20174 min10 Really Good Year-End Tax TipsVia By Maryalene LaPonsie, Contributor With the end of the year looming, the window is quickly closing for taxpayers who want to minimize...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Mar 7, 20173 min8 Pretty Good Things For Seniors To Remember at Tax TimeTax day, which is April 18th in 2017, is approaching and it is time to begin crossing T’s and dotting I’s in preparation for paying...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Dec 26, 20151 minIt’s Official: Estate Exclusion to Rise to $5.45M in 2016The IRS has announced that the basic estate tax exclusion amount for the estates of decedents dying during calendar year 2016 will be...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Dec 17, 20152 minLife Events That May Have Tax Consequences for Seniors and RetireesMany significant life events often come with a related tax consequence. Here are some issues that may be facing seniors and retirees with...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Mar 24, 20152 minTips for Seniors in Preparing their TaxesAs April 15th is around the corner, the IRS has these tips for seniors preparing their taxes:Embed from Getty Images Current research...