DHL&S Proudly Gives Back to Local Charity

On Friday, January 19, 2018, DHL&S presented a $5,200 check to the Circle of Care Foundation based out of Wilton, Connecticut. This foundation provides support for children with cancer and their families.  Thanks to our Jeans for Charity Program, employees have an...

Know the Ins and Outs of Joint Tenancy

Joint tenancy refers to a type of account that is owned by at least two people who have an equal right to the account’s assets. In fact, they have survivorship rights in the event of the death of the other accountholder. So, if you are married and your spouse...

How to Hold Real Estate in Your IRA

Real estate can be a great investment, and many people don’t know they can also put property into their IRAs. However, they have to be careful: one small mistake and an IRA’s tax advantages disappear. So what are the rules to follow to have a qualified...

Business Tax and Bad Debt

When can you use bad debt to reduce business income? Even when you take the customer to court and you still don’t get your money, there’s a way to make lemonade from this lemon of a customer. If your business has already shown this amount as income for tax...

How the New Tax Law Affects Housing

The housing industry, homeowners and renters are trying to figure out how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will affect homeownership. Here are some head-scratching issues. Mortgage interest deduction For many homeowners, the mortgage interest deduction was their biggest tax...