I provide information for individual and small business taxpayers on upcoming deadlines, tax credit information and just general tax preparation knowledge.

Identity theft is out there.  It can happen to anyone, even me!  My latest podcast talks about my experience and what I have done to hopefully prevent it from happening again!

In this episode, I give you a quick update to the Advanced Child Tax Credit as well as some other tax insights.  This is an important topic for taxpayers so please take the time to listen and to research on your own.   Resources: IRS:  www.irs.gov For those that live in PA to view your account visit here: https://mypath.pa.gov/_/ IRS Advanced Child Tax Credit: https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/advance-child-tax-credit-payments-in-2021 Child Tax Credit Calculators: https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/not-sure-how-much-child-tax-credit-money-youll-get-start-here-with-our-calculator/ kiplinger.com/taxes/602334/2021-child-tax-credit-calculator Feel free to reach out to me by visiting me at www.yourfinancialmaven.com -Samantha M. Besnoff, CPA

Are you a small business owner?  Do you have an understanding of your accounting and tax sides of your business? It is so important to have an understanding of the financial side to your business.  Better to be prepared and understand where you business is going and what is required than for it to be too late and you have to dig yourself out of a mess.  This podcast will give you some basic high level insights into your accounting and tax side of your small business.

So you are thinking about starting a small business. Do you know what you need to create and start a small business?  Do you know all that is involved in the financial aspects of running a small business?  This is the first of a two part podcast to will give you some insight into starting your own small business and some resources.  The second podcast in this series will give you some insight into the accounting and tax side of your small business.  

Per the American rescue plan that was passed in March 2021, advanced child tax payments are on their way. Listen for information to see if you are eligible and where are you can determine that eligibility.

A story about a young adult who didn't know what a check was when his stimulus check came in. Also talking about money and what it is.

Did you know its Financial Literacy Month?  It is and yes its coming to a close, but you should always be learning especially in the area of money.

Who is Your Financial Maven?  www.yourfinancialmaven.com