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The tax code provides two tax advantageous plans for taxpayers to pay medical expenses. One is a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and the other is a Health Savings Account (HSA). The two are often misunderstood and their provisions are frequently mixed up by taxpayers who then fail to take advantage of the tax benefits available… View Article

The Roth IRA is a retirement savings account in which you invest only after-tax dollars. Subsequently, all earnings grow tax-free and may be withdrawn tax-free. However, there are limits to who can contribute and how much they can contribute to a Roth IRA.  Federal rules restrict direct contributions to a Roth IRA for high-income earners…. View Article

Shel Osborn started at Ross Buehler Falk & Company (RBF) in 2013. After leaving the firm in 2018, Shel rejoined the RBF team in 2023 as an Accountant II. In this role, he will provide tax and bookkeeping services to the firm’s nonprofit and manufacturing clients. Shel has an eye for detail and a desire… View Article

The U.S. housing market has been extremely volatile over the past year. Year-over-year growth rates were at highs of 20.1 percent in April 2022, then declined to only 8.6 percent in November – the biggest drop in over 20 years. As a result, many homeowners who sold their homes in 2022 or plan to in… View Article

End-of-life planning is a delicate—but incredibly important—subject. While contemplating your own death and the fallout thereof probably feels morbid, making preparations for your passing is an incredible way to demonstrate your love to those near and dear to you. Taking the time to plan for some of the logistical details surrounding your death can go… View Article

Making a plan for your death, while perhaps an uncomfortable subject, is a valuable endeavor. Not only is it a great way to express care for your loved ones, but it can go a long way in easing your own anxieties regarding the end of your life. While it is common knowledge that a will… View Article

For the most part, New Year’s resolutions are hard to keep because many times you either list too many things or ones that aren’t manageable for the long haul – especially those that involve money. Here are a few simple tricks to help you make changes that are bite-sized, easy to implement, and more likely… View Article

Even if you have no heirs, you should have an estate plan. Otherwise, the state will determine the fate of your worldly possessions. If you pass away “intestate” (without a will), the state can even keep all of your assets for itself – if no heirs are found. The most basic tenet of no-heir estate… View Article

Be sure you understand the home sale gain exclusion If you’re thinking about selling your home, it’s important to determine whether you qualify for the home sale gain exclusion. The exclusion is one of the most generous tax breaks in the tax code, so be sure to review its requirements before you sell. Exclusion requirements… View Article

End-of-life planning is a delicate—but incredibly important—subject. While contemplating your own death and the fallout thereof probably feels morbid, making preparations for your passing is an incredible way to demonstrate your love to those near and dear to you. Taking the time to plan for some of the logistical details surrounding your death can go… View Article