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Do you provide car rides through a mobile app, rent out your spare room using an online platform or repair computers for local businesses on demand? If so, you may be considered part of the "sharing economy" also known as the Gig or on-demand economy.

How to claim the casualty loss deduction after a disaster.

Can you imagine a cyberbreach affecting one-third of the U.S. population? That’s exactly what happened with the Equifax breach earlier this month, and it is important that we share the steps you should follow to best protect yourself and your family.

What to expect if you win the big lottery jackpot.

Ways to ease the financial burden of caring for elderly relatives.

Is this retirement strategy right for you?

The door to Roth IRAs is closed to some high-income taxpayers because of annual limits imposed on contributions. But you may be able to use a “back-door” method that is perfectly legal. This technique may help you preserve more assets for your eventual retirement.

Understanding tax codes can be a difficult and a time-consuming endeavor. Leave it to a tax professional who will keep you in compliance while minimizing your tax liability.

You may need to report your foreign investments to the IRS.

Numerous tax aspects to consider

Being self-employed has its advantages and disadvantages. As the person in charge of your business affairs, you can set your own schedule and generally have more flexibility than someone in a 9-to-5 job. On the other hand, you are fully responsible for the bottom line, often with little or no backup to rely on.