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  • Can I Deduct That As A Business Expense?

    Business Planning | 09.17

    I work with many business owners and by far, the most commonly asked question I get is, “Can I deduct that as a business expense?” As with all good tax law…
  • The Top 10 Financial Planning Concerns for Unmarried Couples

    Fundamentals | 08.15

    Before marriage equality, LGBTQ planning lore was full of horror stories. There was the lifelong partner kicked out onto the street after his lover passed away.  A woman who had…
  • The Best Retirement Plans for Small Businesses

    Business Planning | 07.16

    On Tuesday, I gave some tips on improving your finances in 2015 by making simple changes to your retirement account.  These solutions are also accessible to those of you who…
  • 5 Ways LGBTQ Financial Planning Is Different

    LGBTQ Finance | 06.15

    On Friday, I asked a client for some additional documents so I could prepare for an upcoming meeting. He said he’d get to it soon, but not before Monday.  He…
  • Four Steps That Can Improve Any Situation

    Fundamentals | 05.15

    My niece is the cutest human being on the planet. She just turned two, and she’s talking quite a bit. As the daughter of a British mom and an American…
  • Five Things to Do Right After You File Your Tax Return

    Tax | 04.17

    Congratulations, you just filed your taxes! Enjoy that feeling of relief for a minute.  Savor the idea that you don’t have to run around collecting documents, checking numbers and worrying…
  • Can I Deduct That As A Business Expense?

    Business Planning | 03.17

    I work with many business owners and by far, the most commonly asked question I get is, “Can I deduct that as a business expense?” As with all good tax law…
  • Should I Have A Single Person S-Corporation?

    Business Planning | 02.17

    The 2018 tax season is here! We are finally going to see the effects of the tax law change at the end of 2017. And as you can image, lots…
  • 12 Financial Tasks for the 12 Months of 2019

    Fundamentals | 01.16

    I love the clean slate the New Year offers. None of us have messed up yet in 2019!  What a great feeling. But how do you keep that winning streak…
  • Your Year-End Checklist

    Fundamentals | 12.12

    I love a good checklist. I started the year with one to keep you on track, so it seems fitting to the end the year with one as well. Before…
  • Is Leasing a Car Right for You?

    Fundamentals | 12.05

    There are some personal finance debates that will be around forever: Should you by a home or rent?  Is term or permanent insurance a better deal? And here’s one that…
  • Single-member LLC or S-Corp? Finding the right business structure for your one- or two-person business

    Business Planning | 11.28

    Do you manage a one- or two-person business? You may want to re-evaluate the way you structure your business in 2019, as new tax rules change the incentives for very…
  • Test Yourself: Are You Ready To Be The Next Millionaire Next Door?

    Fundamentals | 11.14

    Originally appeared on Forbes.com When I first started learning about how money works, I read every money management book I could get my hands on. One of my favorites was…
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Brian Thompson Financial LLC (“BTF”), is a Registered investment Adviser in the States of Illinois and New York. Based in Chicago, BTF focuses specifically on serving mission-driven LGBTQ entrepreneurs locally and nationwide. Brian Thompson, JD, CFP® is a proud member of NAPFA, XY Planning Network and Pride Planners.