Chances are good that you or someone you know and love has lost their job recently. You’ve also probably been touched in some personal way by the actual virus (whether through someone you know, or with whom you keep in touch). This crisis has a steadily-unfolding nature to it, and is painful, however you are experiencing it. And no … Read More
An Important Stimulus Bill Update For Oklahoma City Taxpayers
You might have seen the news that Congress has agreed on the massive new stimulus bill, called the CARES Act. As of this writing, the stimulus bill is NOT YET SIGNED. But it is getting very close. And it might help you VERY much, depending on your situation. I will have more to say early next week, once I review … Read More
The Coronavirus Impact On Business Around Oklahoma City
I want to check in with you, because these are obviously unprecedented times for ALL of us. How are things going for your business right now? Shoot me back an email through the email button at the top of the page and let me know. (I should say from the outset that I’m sending this strategy note to all of … Read More
Robin Harris’ IRS Deadline Extension Update
I normally write you a weekly strategy note (or so), but these are NOT normal times, are they? And before I get into what’s happening with the IRS deadline — to separate some of the rumors from the reality — I first want to check with you: How are you doing? Email me back through the email button at the … Read More
The Real Risk From An IRS Audit by Robin Harris
You see that piece of mail in your mailbox with the IRS letterhead, and a certain fear kicks in. (Unless, of course, you’ve “been there, done that”, and you had us on your side). But the natural fear of what the IRS might be wanting to tell you (the dreaded audit!) can be a small wake up call. And yes, … Read More
A Guardian Plan For The Unexpected by Robin Harris
This is the week the real work begins. The IRS started electronically accepting returns on Monday (the 27th), and our office has already been hopping. As I’ve mentioned before, it’s a GREAT idea, this year of all years, to get a jump on your taxes. I won’t rehash all the reasons, because some Oklahoma City people are still waiting on … Read More
Robin Harris’ Guidelines for Setting Financial Goals You Can Keep
Just like last week, this week straddles the holidays, and so regular routines are still a little choppy, probably, for you. And here at Team RLH Tax Services, LLC, we’re working HARD on end-of-year moves for various Oklahoma City clients, as I write this, knowing that EVERYTHING changes on Wednesday of this week (which might already be past by the … Read More
How Year-End Giving Changes You by Robin Harris
We’re almost done with 2019, cue the fireworks. It’s been a tough year for many (including some of our clients), and you might be eagerly looking forward to that calendar change. Shoot, we’re about to set forth into an entirely new DECADE. It’s as good a time as any to consider making some serious shifts in your atmosphere. If nonprofit … Read More
Robin Harris’ Guide for Lending Money to Family Members
Family can take so many different forms these days, whether it’s biological or otherwise, but for a certain segment of my Oklahoma City clientele, there is a particular privilege that might kick in this week: The parent tax. If you have children, what better way to teach them about the realities of our taxation system than by skimming 25% of … Read More
Five Productivity Tips for Oklahoma City Busy Bodies
With Labor Day behind us, fall is just around the corner. (And a quick tax note: so are estimated taxes, if that applies to you. Due the 16th of this month. Consider yourself reminded. Though I will probably remind you once more.) Now … fall. This can be a happy transition (as it is for many), though I do know … Read More