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• The Value of Diversifying with International Stocks

  Posted Date March 1, 2026 Posted Time 12:00 am Published in Service2Client

  When investors think about building a strong equity portfolio, U.S. stocks often dominate the conversation. The United States is home to many of the world’s most innovative, profitable, and well-known companies, and has a history of delivering strong long-term returns. However, the United States is not the only country with successful, growth-oriented businesses. In fact, nearly half of the global equity market is located outside the United States, offering investors a much broader opportunity than in domestic markets alone. Despite this reality, many investors stick to a home country bias. This behavioral tendency means they prefer companies headquartered in their... View Article

• What Your Tax Preparer Wishes You Already Knew

  Posted Date March 1, 2026 Posted Time 12:00 am Published in Service2Client

  Most people approach tax season thinking about one thing: getting their return done. What they rarely think about is what the experience looks like from the other side of the desk. Having seen it from both angles, I can tell you there’s a real difference between clients who make a preparer’s job easy and those who quietly make it harder than it needs to be. Here’s why that matters to you specifically: being a better client isn’t about being polite for politeness’ sake. It translates directly into lower bills, faster turnarounds, and better advice. This is entirely in your own... View Article

• Filing Your 2025 Taxes? Why Accuracy Matters More Than Ever This Year

  Posted Date March 1, 2026 Posted Time 12:00 am Published in Service2Client

  Tax season is here, and while the IRS opened its doors for 2025 returns on Jan. 26, with the familiar April 15 deadline intact, this year’s filing experience is shaping up to be anything but routine. A perfect storm of workforce cuts, rushed new tax breaks, and strained systems means that getting your return right the first time has never been more important. A Smaller IRS With a Bigger Job The numbers tell a sobering story. According to the Taxpayer Advocate, the IRS entered this filing season with 27 percent fewer employees than it had just a year ago. Congressional... View Article

• Understanding Qualifying Dispositions

  Posted Date March 1, 2026 Posted Time 12:00 am Published in Service2Client

  With 57 percent of public companies offering their workers employee stock purchase plans (ESPPs), according to the National Association of Stock Plan Professionals (NASPP), understanding how qualifying dispositions work is an essential skill. The concept refers to someone selling or otherwise “disposing” of equities who sees advantageous tax benefits. This is especially pronounced when a stockholder’s normal tax income rate differs markedly from prevailing tax rates for long-term investments. Eligible individuals are those employed by a company that offers such a benefit. There are two different options available for worker participation. The first option is where employees participate in the... View Article