Articles from November 2022

Optima Newsletter – November 2022

Expenses You Didn’t Know Were Tax Deductible Tax deductions can help lower your tax bill and even increase your tax refund on your return. Here are seven tax deductions you might not know are deductible.  Read More How to Avoid Tax Scams and SMishing The IRS recently announced that there has been an increase in […]

An Update on Fed Rate Hikes

American households have been feeling the full effects of inflation all year with rates at their highest since early 2008. To support a healthy U.S. economy, the Federal Reserve, also known as the Fed, has raised its federal funds rate. Put simply, the federal funds rate is a suggested interest rate for banks to use […]

Which Income Types Are Taxable?

Generally speaking, most income sources are taxable. However, there are some income types that are exempt from taxes. CEO David King and Lead Tax Attorney Philip Hwang  discuss different kinds of income that may or may not get taxed and provide insight on how you can find out if your income is taxable or not. […]

Divorce Can Impact Your Tax Liability – Who is Responsible?

Filing taxes after a divorce can be complicated, especially when sorting out the tax liability that the parties are legally responsible for. CEO David King and Lead Tax Attorney Philip Hwang discuss how married couples should file their taxes, as well as how they can end up with a tax balance after a divorce – […]

How to Maximize Tax Benefits of Gifts

Whether you’re a frequent or seasonal giver, you should know how giving affects taxes. Giving can affect taxes in several ways, primarily through deductions and credits. Here are some frequently asked questions on how to maximize tax benefits of gifts. What is a tax-deductible donation?  The IRS considers a tax-deductible donation to be any contribution […]