Don’t Lose Sleep Over the SBP

Don’t Lose Sleep Over the SBP

In the months leading to retirement, many service members are overwhelmed with a number of decisions and must dedicate a lot of time attending transition classes, job hunting, and navigating the VA medical process. With so much going on, they often wait until the last...

Rejected Returns

The summer 2015 OPM breach continues to affect service members this tax season. There have been many reports of tax returns being fraudulently filed, delaying refunds for several months. If your social security number has been compromised and your electronically...
The Financial Cost of Command

The Financial Cost of Command

Any Commanding Officer (CO) of a military unit will tell you that leading an organization is an honor and a privilege. One of the hidden realities is it can also be very expensive – some estimate they’ve spent close to $10,000 during a command tour! The...
The Tax Gap

The Tax Gap

The tax gap is the amount of tax unpaid each year from underreporting taxable income, mostly from honest taxpayers who don’t fully understand the requirements. Most people are aware that income earned from an employer (W-2), bank interest/dividends...
Getting Your E-File PIN

Getting Your E-File PIN

The IRS will begin accepting and processing tax returns on Tuesday, January 19th. If you plan to file electronically, like millions of other taxpayers, you’ll need to verify your identity by providing either your Self-Select PIN or 2014 Adjusted Gross Income...