It's difficult to imagine functioning in today's world without credit. Whether buying a car or purchasing a home, credit has become an integral part of our everyday lives. Having easy access to credit goes hand in hand with having a…
Filing deadline for most individuals: Tuesday, April 17, 2018 Monday, October 15, 2018, if you file for an automatic six-month extension by the original due date The federal income tax filing deadline for most individuals is Tuesday, April 17, 2018. That's because…
Many people view their annual tax refund as a bonus or windfall to use as they wish. This timely video encourages you to consider how you might use a tax refund to help better yourself financially - e.g., by paying…
We are proud to be recognized by Expertise as one of Baltimore’s Top Financial Advisors! That’s no secret to our clients who have trusted in our fiduciary based services for 20 years. As we celebrate 20 years in business, we…
When you change jobs, you need to decide what to do with the money in your 401(k) plan. Should you leave it where it is, or take it with you? Should you roll the money over into an IRA or…
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY - to you and all of your loved ones from all of us at Chesapeake Financial Advisors. Celebrate and embrace your life; no one will care as much about your journey in life as you - so…
In December 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, a sweeping $1.5 trillion tax-cut package, became law. College students and their parents dodged a major bullet with the legislation, as initial drafts of the bill included the elimination of Coverdell…
All financial advisors, CPAs and tax preparers are not created equal! At Chesapeake Financial Advisors, we combine our expertise in financial planning and taxes to provide clients with a service level that provides them with tax advice and preparation that…
It was quite a year driven by earnings growth and the hope and realization of deregulation and tax-reform. We began the year at 2,238.83 on the S&P 500 following earnings of $106.26 for 2016. In 2017 those earnings rose to…
Refunds in 2018 Choosing e-file and direct deposit for refunds remains the fastest and safest way to file an accurate income tax return and receive a refund. The IRS expects more than four out of five tax returns will be…
