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Birch Tax Service - Complete Tax and Financial Services

Specialists for Workers in the Gig Economy

Birch Tax Service is a comprehensive tax and financial services firm committed to helping our clients improve their long-term financial success. We serve individuals, families, small businesses and self-employed persons. Part of our niche is in working with freelancers and gig workers who need assistance with their tax and investment matters.

We strive to deliver service in a highly professional manner, always seeking to improve on benefits to the client. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in our relationship with you, our client. We endeavor to know and understand your financial situation and provide you with only the highest quality information, services, and products to help you reach your goals.

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Inflation and the Real Rate of Return

Inflation and the Real Rate of Return

Learn about the role of inflation when considering your portfolio’s rate of return with this helpful article.

The Great Debate Continues: Active vs. Passive

The Great Debate Continues: Active vs. Passive

In investments, one great debate asks the question, “Active or Passive Investing: Which Is Better?”

Gap Insurance for Leased Cars

Gap Insurance for Leased Cars

If you’re thinking of leasing a new car, then you shouldn’t forget about gap insurance.

 

Tax Efficiency in Retirement

What role would taxes play in your investment decisions?

Strategies to Defend Purchasing Power Across Generations

Keep your wealth working by preserving purchasing power over time.

The Anatomy of an Index

The S&P 500 represents a large portion of the value of the U.S. equity market, it may be worth understanding.

Introducing the 530A Accounts

An article explaining 530A Accounts.

Your Social Security Roadmap

Help clients navigate their Social Security claiming decisions with our interactive roadmap.

Teen Drinking and Your Liability

Drinking may be a “rite of passage” for teens, but when it occurs in your home you may be held responsible for their actions.

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Federal Capital Gains Tax Estimator

Estimate your potential federal capital gains tax liability on the sale of an asset.

Long-Term-Care Needs

Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.

Rent vs Buy Calculator

Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.

College Savings

See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.

What's Your MPG?

Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.

Emergency Fund Calculator

Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.

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Emerging Market Opportunities

What are your options for investing in emerging markets?

Behavioral Finance

An amusing and whimsical look at behavioral finance best practices for investors.

Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries

Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.

Keeping Up with the Joneses

Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?

Retiring the 4% Rule

A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.

Stay Safe with a Business Owner's Policy

Learn the advantages of Business Owner's Policies with this highly educational and fun animated video.

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