John Hicks’ “Help Me Remember” Holiday Prayer

These last couple weeks of 2021 are already a little unusual.Current events are swirling around virus policy, the big Biden “Build Back Better” Act seems to have hit a Joe-Manchin-sized brick wall, sports leagues are in an uproar around rising case...

John Hicks’s Take on Paying Off Your Mortgage Early

We are for sure seeing a “turn signal” of sorts around here as 2022 barrels its way onto the horizon.How about you? Are you beginning to start thinking about next year? The turn of the seasons means a lot of different things to many people, but it seems...

John Hicks’s Tax Scams 2021 Edition: The Big 12

Alright, Greene County readers, before we jump into the tax scams 2021 edition, let’s circle back on some info we posted about recently … the IRS sent out a lot of moolah last week — and, if you have children, you might have received some.Note: If you...

The Latest Advance Child Tax Credit Payment Info for Greene County Parents

I normally don’t send these special bulletins, but I wanted to get this to Greene County parents ASAP. You probably heard on the news that the IRS is sending out “advance payments” of $250 – $300 per month for children. The first advance child...

The New Stimulus Update and Tax Issues for Greene County Filers

The “American Rescue Plan” has been finalized. And there are things about the new stimulus update our Greene County clients should know.While I normally write weekly, there is information in this strategy note that you need to know about now that might...