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02/10/2026

Committed but unmarried: Protecting what you’ve built

Good information and legal plans to make:

Even in long-term relationships, unmarried partners don’t share the same legal protections as married couples. Without the right documents in place, one partner may have no automatic rights to:

Inherit property if the other passes away.
Make medical or financial decisions in an emergency.
Access shared assets or manage affairs if the other becomes incapacitated.

Couples who are not married can protect themselves by creating:

Cohabitation agreements (depending on the state) to define property ownership and financial responsibilities
Wills and trusts to ensure assets pass to one another
Powers of attorney and health care directives to authorize decision-making during illness or incapacity

Without these safeguards, key decisions may fall to relatives instead of the person you trust most.
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Whatever your relationship looks like, having the right legal framework in place can reduce stress, protect your partner, and help ensure your wishes are honored.

If you’d like to review your current documents or talk through which legal protections might make sense for your situation, feel free to reach out. We’re here to help.

Warmly,
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Douglas C. Howard

Attorney and Counselor at Law

Howard Law Group, PLLC

213 St. Clair St., Ste 101

Frankfort, KY 40601

PH: (502) 352-4950

Email: [email protected]

Licensed in Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio



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02/03/2026

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/create-an-irs-individual-online-account-today-for-security-and-convenience

IR-2026-21, Feb. 3, 2026 — The IRS encourages all taxpayers to create an IRS Individual Online Account to access their tax account information securely online and to help protect against identity theft and fraud.

02/02/2026

01/26/2026

For the earlier refund filers....

EITC and ACTC refunds available by March 2

The IRS expects most refunds for the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Additional Child Tax Credit to be available in bank accounts or on debit cards by March 2, 2026, for taxpayers who chose direct deposit and have no other issues with their returns. Some taxpayers may receive their refund earlier, depending on their financial institution. Where’s My Refund? will provide projected deposit dates for most early EITC/ACTC refund filers by Feb. 21, 2026.

01/08/2026

https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/choosing-a-tax-professional

Learn how to choose a qualified tax return preparer and access the IRS Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers with Credentials and Select Qualifications.

01/06/2026

https://www.irs.gov/taxpayer-bill-of-rights

Learn about the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. Every taxpayer has a set of fundamental rights with the IRS. Explore your rights and our obligations to protect them.

12/09/2025

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/its-not-too-early-to-get-ready-for-the-2026-tax-season

IR-2025-116, Nov. 26, 2025 — The Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers to take steps now to prepare for the upcoming filing season by visiting IRS.gov/GetReady for tips on what is new and what to consider before filing.

11/14/2025

This is real, but the trick is do you qualify? Also maybe your IRS debt will fall away after the 10 year statute of limitations.

An offer in compromise allows you to settle your tax debt for less than the full amount you owe.

11/14/2025

The has announced the 2026 annual contribution limits have increased to $24,500 for 401(k) plans and $7,500 for IRAs. Learn more about the rise in pension limits at https://ow.ly/usIS50Xr80z.

09/10/2025

I can think of many other reasons such as:
- you want to stop owing taxes
- you are selling investments
- you own a business
- you are navigating IRAs and retirement accounts
- you are switching jobs
- you are retiring
- you are moving
- you have higher education expenses
- general financial questions
- you have questions about your Estate.

Here is an article about the rest.

Taxes can get complicated quickly, and the more money you have, the tougher they tend to be. So, if you have any of these 10 tax situations, don't risk it.

07/09/2025

In case you missed it -- *** Home Energy Improvement Credits *** and *** energy credits for electric vehicles *** are expiring at the end of 2025. Better get it while you can!

Some details and links below:

Energy efficient home improvement credit
Right now, you can claim up to $3,200 in savings annually under the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit. Here are a few fast facts about this tax break:

The credit is equal to 30% of the costs for all eligible home improvements made during the year.
The cost of certain biomass stoves and boilers, electric panels, and related equipment, and home energy audits might be covered.
Roofing and air-circulating fans are not allowed as qualifying items.
Qualifying home improvements must meet certain updated energy efficiency standards to take advantage of this tax credit.
Additionally, annual limits for specific types of qualifying improvements must be met.

If you spread out your qualifying home projects, you might be able to claim the maximum credit each year. Listed below are dollar amounts for a few of the categories:

$150 for home energy audits.
$250 for an exterior door ($500 total for all exterior doors).
$600 for exterior windows and skylights; central air conditioners; electric panels and certain related equipment; natural gas, propane or oil water heaters; natural gas, propane or oil furnaces or hot water boilers.
$2,000 for electric or natural gas heat pump water heaters, electric or natural gas heat pumps and biomass stoves and boilers (for this one category, the $1,200 annual limit might be exceeded).
No credit will be allowed unless the manufacturer of any purchased item creates a product identification number for the item, and the person claiming the credit includes the number on their tax return.

IRS Link:
https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/home-energy-tax-credits

Electric Vehicles:
https://www.energy.gov/save/electric-vehicles

https://fueleconomy.gov/feg/tax2023.shtml

https://fueleconomy.gov/feg/taxused.shtml

06/30/2025

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Retiring Soon ? Changing jobs. ? Let's discuss your tax and investment options.