Ask Ralph - Tax Questions

On today’s show, Ralph discusses features and benefits to contributing to 401(k)s for those staring early and those starting late.  Submit your questions or ideas for future shows, tweet us at @askralphmedia or email us at askralph@askralphmedia.com . Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter (@askralphmedia) or visit www.askralphmedia.com for more information. To schedule a consultation with Ralph, contact him at 302-659-6560 or go to www.askralph.com for more information! Check out this episode!

Retirement is about the alignment of two things: money and values. When deciding if you should retire, that means you have to know if you can afford to - and you have to know what retirement means to you. On today’s show, Ralph talks about retirement and helps answer the questions surrounding the major life change. Submit your questions or ideas for future shows, tweet us at @askralphmedia or email us at askralph@askralphmedia.com . Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter (@askralphmedia) or visit www.askralphmedia.com for more information. To schedule a consultation with Ralph, contact him at 302-659-6560 or go to www.askralph.com for more information! Check out this episode!

Many Americans do not know that depending on your income, you could have to pay your federal income tax rate on up to 85% of your Social Security benefits. On today’s show, Ralph reviews the tax regulations regarding Social Security and applicable income limits so that you are not blind sided come filing season. Submit your questions or ideas for future shows, tweet us at @askralphmedia or email us at askralph@askralphmedia.com . Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter (@askralphmedia) or visit www.askralphmedia.com for more information. To schedule a consultation with Ralph, contact him at 302-659-6560 or go to www.askralph.com for more information! Check out this episode!

Did your forget to file your taxes? Were you too busy to submit your return? Was tax filing just too confusing? On today’s show, Ralph talks lame excuses for filing late and not filing and whether that excuse holds any weight with the IRS. Submit your questions or ideas for future shows, tweet us at @askralphmedia or email us at askralph@askralphmedia.com . Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter (@askralphmedia) or visit www.askralphmedia.com for more information. To schedule a consultation with Ralph, contact him at 302-659-6560 or go to www.askralph.com for more information! Check out this episode!

So you have filed your 2017 tax return, or filed an extension, and may have one nagging question: Am I going to be audited by the IRS?For most people, even the prospect of an IRS tax audit can raise your blood pressure. On today's show, Ralph review 12 of the top IRS red flags that could trigger an audit. Submit your questions or ideas for future shows, tweet us at @askralphmedia or email us at askralph@askralphmedia.com . Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter (@askralphmedia) or visit www.askralphmedia.com for more information. To schedule a consultation with Ralph, contact him at 302-659-6560 or go to www.askralph.com for more information! Check out this episode!

To err is human, but to err on your tax return can be a complete disaster. If you did your own taxes, of course, you may have only yourself to blame. But if you think your tax preparer made a mistake on your return, there are steps to take. On today’s show, Ralph discusses what you can do if your tax preparer botches your tax return filing.  Submit your questions or ideas for future shows, tweet us at @askralphmedia or email us at askralph@askralphmedia.com . Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter (@askralphmedia) or visit www.askralphmedia.com for more information. To schedule a consultation with Ralph, contact him at 302-659-6560 or go to www.askralph.com for more information! Check out this episode!

Tax day is dreaded by millions of Americans, and some people have such a hard time coming to grips with filing for taxes that they file extensions to prolong the inevitable. April 17th is the deadline for most taxpayers to file an extension and to pay any taxes owed to avoid penalty and interest charges. On today’s show, Ralph discusses how to file an extension before it is too late. Submit your questions or ideas for future shows, tweet us at @askralphmedia or email us at askralph@askralphmedia.com . Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter (@askralphmedia) or visit www.askralphmedia.com for more information. To schedule a consultation with Ralph, contact him at 302-659-6560 or go to www.askralph.com for more information! Check out this episode!

Did you know that the Ask Ralph podcast is available to download directly from Apple Podcasts? Got to your Apple Podcast app and search "Ask Ralph" today. Catch up on episodes, subscribe for new content ever week, and rate us to let us know how we are doing! Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-ralph/id1301508993?mt=2  Check out this episode!

Check out this Saturday's radio broadcast at 8:00AM on WILM 1450 ( https://wilm.iheart.com/ ) in Wilmington, WDOV 1410 ( https://wdov.iheart.com/ ) in Dover and live on iHeart Radio. On this week's show, Ralph explains how to file an extension before the April 17th Tax Day deadline, helps you figure out what to do when your tax preparer bungles your tax return and then outlines some of the biggest red flags for the IRS. Subscribe to our Podcast for more content! You can also like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter (@askralphmedia) or email us at askralph@askralphmedia.com . Check out this episode!

The discussions surrounding Social Security filing seems to always center around when to file and how best to strategize your claims; however, many do not know the actual process to file when you decide to file. On today’s show, Ralph outlines the entire process for filing for Social Security benefits and gives tips for navigating the filing procedures. Submit your questions or ideas for future shows, tweet us at @askralphmedia or email us at askralph@askralphmedia.com . Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter (@askralphmedia) or visit www.askralphmedia.com for more information. To schedule a consultation with Ralph, contact him at 302-659-6560 or go to www.askralph.com for more information! Check out this episode!

Did you know that the Ask Ralph podcast is now on TuneIn? Subscribe and listen to Ask Ralph on TuneIn today for the latest episodes! Link: http://tun.in/piK1B Check out this episode!

Selling an investment can have tax consequences. To figure out whether you need to report a gain or can claim a loss-after selling, you need to know the cost basis for that investment. On today’s show, Ralph outlines everything you need to know when computing your cost basis this tax season. Submit your questions or ideas for future shows, tweet us at @askralphmedia or email us at askralph@askralphmedia.com . Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter (@askralphmedia) or visit www.askralphmedia.com for more information. To schedule a consultation with Ralph, contact him at 302-659-6560 or go to www.askralph.com for more information! Check out this episode!

Every direct employee of a company receives a W-2 form in January. The W-2 is the base document that defines your tax obligations, so it is important that you review and understand yours. On today’s show, Ralph reviews how to review your W2 form and update your withholding status each paycheck. Submit your questions or ideas for future shows, tweet us at @askralphmedia or email us at askralph@askralphmedia.com . Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter (@askralphmedia) or visit www.askralphmedia.com for more information. To schedule a consultation with Ralph, contact him at 302-659-6560 or go to www.askralph.com for more information! Check out this episode!

On today’s show, Ralph review some of the most common penalties associated with IRS filings as we come closer to the end of filing season on April 17th. Submit your questions or ideas for future shows, tweet us at @askralphmedia or email us at askralph@askralphmedia.com . Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter (@askralphmedia) or visit www.askralphmedia.com for more information. To schedule a consultation with Ralph, contact him at 302-659-6560 or go to www.askralph.com for more information! Check out this episode!

When it comes to saving for retirement, most American workers are not only falling short, they don not even know how behind they are. What is more disturbing, research shows that savings trends are getting worse, despite a decades-long push to enroll workers in 401(k)s and other employer plans. On today's show, Ralph tackles why more Americans are not saving for their retirement. Submit your questions or ideas for future shows, tweet us at @askralphmedia or email us at askralph@askralphmedia.com . Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter (@askralphmedia) or visit www.askralphmedia.com for more information. To schedule a consultation with Ralph, contact him at 302-659-6560 or go to www.askralph.com for more information! Check out this episode!

Congratulations! You have just been handed your first little bundle of joy in the are about to embark on the long journey of parenthood. It will be full of joyful experiences that make the corresponding aggravations worthwhile, and it comes with many benefits — some of which are tax-related. On today's show, Ralph outlines the benefits of parenthood from a tax filing standpoint. Submit your questions or ideas for future shows, tweet us at @askralphmedia or email us at askralph@askralphmedia.com . Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter (@askralphmedia) or visit www.askralphmedia.com for more information. To schedule a consultation with Ralph, contact him at 302-659-6560 or go to www.askralph.com for more information! Check out this episode!