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Now is the time to make estimated tax payments If you have not already done so, now is the time to review your tax situation and make an estimated quarterly tax payment using Form 1040-ES. The 4th quarter due date for the 2025 tax year is due on or before January 15, 2026. Due date: …
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Creating order out of chaos As important tax records start filling mailboxes, how can you make sure your tax preparation goes smoothly and efficiently this year? Here are some tips. Keep it all in one place. It seems obvious, but how often have you found yourself going through piles of paper looking for that elusive 1099 …
Tips to protect your tax information Hackers and data thieves target personally identifiable information or (PII). They also know their best score can be had by filing information using your tax ID and stealing your withholdings before you are the wiser. But by working together, we can mutually reduce the risk of this happening to …
As part of your planning for next year, now is the time to review funding your retirement accounts in 2026. Recent cost of living calculations means much higher contribution limits for next year. So plan now to take full advantage of this tax benefit. Here are annual contribution limits for the more popular programs: How …
What everyone needs to know Recent tax legislation includes new provisions that allow for the establishment of new investment accounts for children ages 18 or younger. The goal of the account is to have funds available for them when they become adults. While not yet available to create, news out of the IRS in early …
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A little mistake could cost you plenty At the end of the year you will be inundated with commercials to donate a vehicle to charity. While it is one of the biggest contributions a taxpayer can make, if not done carefully, the tax deduction of a donated vehicle could be a lot lower than you …
Great time to leverage tax ideas Each year there's typically an open enrollment for many benefit programs from your employer. Here are some tips to consider. Leverage employer contributions Employers that offer retirement plans like 401(k)s, 403(b)s, and 457s often include an employee match or safe harbor contribution. So make sure you understand this benefit …
Review this tip before you act! For years you have put away money from your pay into your employer-provided 401(k) retirement savings account. Your employer may have even matched 50% of your contributions or contributed 3% of your pay to the account as part of a safe harbor program. Now you want to take some …
What you need to know For years, the tax code trend was to reduce the amount of interest that may be deducted on your tax return. Until recently, it really only allowed interest deductions as an itemized deduction on qualified residences and vacation property. That is changing now with the passage of the OBBB Act …
There's still time to act At the end of each year there are a number of things to consider that may have a positive impact on your tax obligation. Here is a list of ideas that may be worth a quick review while there is still time. And especially this year with recent tax law …
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