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Alfano & Company Team Spotlight: Marcela Mendez
Imagine you are entering a room filled with people. You look to your left…and then your right…and you quickly come to the realization that you do not know a single person. As you shyly begin to take off your coat, a stranger mildly greets you with a warm smile. ...
4 Myths About Your Stimulus Check, Debunked
1. I’ll have to pay the money back next tax season. False. This “economic impact payment” will not reduce your refund or increase the amount you owe when you file your 2020 tax return next year. You are not alone in believing this myth, though. Because the check is...
3 Facts Self-Employed Individuals Should Know
If you’re self-employed, you are no stranger to the burden of self-employment taxes. And as the COVID-19 crisis continues, you may find it increasingly difficult to pay these taxes. But there is hope! The CARES act includes several provisions for self-employed...
I’m Unemployed – What are my benefits?
If you're unemployed you’ve likely already read dozens of articles explaining the unemployment benefits under the CARES Act. But what do they all mean? Here is a simple list of the major the unemployment benefits available to you: Federal Pandemic Unemployment...
Quick Guide: Communication In The Workplace
How often have you given direction to a fellow workmate and later wondered, “Did they really understand me?” Have you ever attended a staff meeting and asked yourself, “How do they expect me to do this task?” These questions, although valid, often never get answered...
3 Ways Businesses Can Avoid Making Mistakes On Their Tax Returns
It’s March and you’ve already filed your taxes. What a relief! That is…until…you receive a letter from the Internal Revenue Service in the mail. So how can you avoid that uneasy feeling that comes with making a mistake on your tax return? Here are 3 ways to solve...
What To Do If Your Identity Has Been Stolen
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) suggests seven plans of action you should take if you learn that your identity has been stolen. What To Do Contact your bank and any other financial institutions handling your accounts. Contact the fraud department of at least one...
How the SECURE Act Affects Your Retirement
On December 20, 2019, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (The SECURE Act) was signed into law. The Act made several major adjustments to retirement legislation that have been in effect since January 1, 2020. So be ready - these changes WILL...
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