Money and Tax Matters on the Radio

LifeSpan Financial Planning will be represented again on the airwaves as I make another guest appearance on the Money Matters Radio Show this Saturday morning at 9:00. Money Matters is hosted by Rick Durkee and airs in the Charleston, SC market on 94.3 WSC FM. The program also streams online via http://www.wscfm.com.

Money Matters typically features a diverse group of tax and financial professionals. The show addresses all aspects of the financial planning process including topics related to tax, retirement, investments, insurance, and estate planning. My appearance will be focusing on the application of basic financial planning principles during the tax resolution process. Listeners will be provided with an opportunity to pick up a free copy of my book Tax Resolution and Financial Freedom.

Scott M. Spann, CFP(R), EA
LifeSpan Financial Planning
(877) 829-9110
scott@lifespanplanning.com

Tax Freedom

According to the Tax Foundation, America celebrated Tax Freedom Day on April 13th this year. This means that the average American will have spent 103 days working to pay their taxes. I find this concept quite interesting because of the great deal of time I spend talking about tax and financial freedom.

Tax Freedom Day is a calculated date based on economic figures and tax burdens throughout the country. For anyone experiencing the stress of dealing with IRS tax obligations or debt problems "tax freedom" may have a different meaning. The real Tax Freedom Day occurs the day an individual decides to take control of their tax situation.

While we cannot eliminate taxes from our lives (at least not anytime in the foreseeable future), we can eliminate some of the stress and anxiety that surround tax matters by following a tax plan that is proactive. Tax freedom is a necessary step on the journey to financial freedom.