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June 12th, 2023

Crafting a Feasible Financial Plan for Caregiving Costs

Designing an effective financial plan to cover caregiving costs can be a challenging endeavor. One of the initial hurdles is reaching a consensus on what is fair among all parties involved. Ideally, the goal is to find a solution that satisfies everyone, preserving relationships and avoiding conflicts. However, this process is far from simple, as Read more >>

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April 22nd, 2021

Tax Tips for Family Caregivers and Older Adults

Tax Tips for Family Caregivers and Older Adults. You can read more useful articles and advice on our blog.

Caregivers May Receive Tax Breaks on Seniors’ Medical Expenses
March 25th, 2021

Tax Tips for Family Caregivers

Read our Tax advice & Tips for Family Caregivers. You can read more useful articles and advice on our blog.

Tax Tips for Senior Citizens: How to Avoid an April 15 Surprise
March 10th, 2021

Tax Preparation Tips for Seniors & Family Caregivers

Tax Preparation Tips for Seniors & Family Caregivers. You can read more useful articles and advice on our blog.

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March 10th, 2021

What Medical Equipment is Tax Deductible?

Wondering if it’s worth claiming medical expenses for equipment on your taxes? The answer is yes! Researching deductions for medical equipment used by yourself, your spouse or another person in your care is worth the effort because you may be able to reduce your tax bill. The IRS allows taxpayers who itemize to potentially deduct Read more >>

What Medical Equipment is Tax Deductible?
March 10th, 2021

Are Medical Alert Devices Tax Deductible?

The best way to avoid a nasty surprise on the amount owed for tax return – or a terse letter from the IRS– is to do a rough tax projection. This process produces an estimate of what is owed so you can make smart decisions about cash flow and take steps to qualify for more Read more >>

Tax Tips for Caregivers: Can I Claim my Elderly Parent as a Dependent?
March 5th, 2021

Tax Breaks for Family Caregivers: Deductions and Credits

Tax Breaks for Family Caregivers: Deductions and Credits. You can read more useful articles and advice on our blog.

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June 1st, 2019

Financial Frauds: How to Reduce Seniors’ Rip-Off Risk

Even the most conservative estimates place losses from elder financial exploitation at $36 billion each year. And that’s just what’s reported to financial companies and the police. “Elder financial abuse is happening in America at an alarming rate – if it was reported as often as it happens,” asserts Syracuse-based CPA and financial planner Ted Read more >>

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January 12th, 2018

5 Tips for Managing Healthcare for Aging Parents

5 Tips for Managing Healthcare for Aging Parents. You can read more useful articles and advice on our blog.

Methods to combat the costs of caring for an aging parent
January 9th, 2018

5 Ways to Reduce the Financial and Emotional Cost of Caring for Aging Parents

“If we care about someone, it’s going to have a financial impact, an emotional impact, and a physical impact,” admits Chris Cooper, a certified financial planner in San Diego. This isn’t exactly news for most adults who care for their aging parents. But Cooper points out that it is possible to lighten the emotional and Read more >>

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