Tip Category: Miscellaneous Mention the word IRS and everyone's blood pressure tends to go up a bit. Unfortunately, thieves know this too and often use the IRS as a threat to get you to fall for their latest scam. Every year the IRS mentions their dirty dozen tax scams and repeatedly tries to keep us all …
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An Option to Deduct Summer Activity Expenses
Don't forget to save receipts Tip Category: Deductions The kids are out of school, which means now is a great time to review the rules to deduct eligible summer activities on your tax return. Tax deductible related daycare expenses through the use of the Child and Dependent Care Credit can be a great opportunity to …
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Reminder: Second Quarter Estimated Taxes Are Due
Now is the time to make your estimated tax payment Tip Category: Planning 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 second quarter due date is now here. Due date: Monday, June 17, 2024 You are required …
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Roth versus Traditional IRA: Which is Better?
Tip Category: Planning For most taxpayers, you have until April 15th of the following year to contribute up to $7,000 ($8,000 if age 50 or over) into a Traditional IRA or a Roth IRA. Is an IRA an option worth considering for you? If so, which is better? Traditional IRA A Traditional IRA is an individual …
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Great Tax Reduction Ideas
Tip Category: Planning The tax code is about 75,000 pages long, so it’s not surprising there are many overlooked money-saving deductions hidden within it. And with the much higher standard deduction amounts, those who do not itemize think there are no longer ways to reduce your taxes. Since mid-year is a good time to review …
Take Advantage before Changes Occur
Plan now for tax changes coming at the end of 2025 Tip Category: Planning Unless Congress takes action, a number of temporary tax laws are going to expire at the end of 2025. This means you have this year and next to take advantage of the current rules. That doesn’t mean Congress won't extend the current …
Understanding the Home Gain Exclusion
When is a tax planning session essential? Tip Category: Deductions One of the biggest tax benefits available today is the exclusion of gains when you sell your qualified home. Here is what you need to know. The tax benefit explained For those who qualify, a married couple can exclude up to $500,000 ($250,000 for unmarried taxpayers) …
Ideas for a Great Refund
Getting a refund. Get the most out of it with these ideas. Tip Category: Planning Three of every four Americans got a refund check last year according to IRS statistics. With a little planning, you can maximize the benefit of your refund. Here are some ideas: Pay off debt. If you have debt, a great spending priority …
Seeing Inside the Mind of the IRS
Using the IRS Audit Technique Guidelines (ATGs) Tip Category: The Audit While most of us are never audited, when it happens we can often feel overwhelmed. Remember that the IRS auditor performs these audits every day. They know what to look for, and may ask leading questions that are easy to answer incorrectly. Here are some …
Tax Tips to Aid in Retiring Early
Thinking about retiring early? Here are things to consider. Tip Category: Retirement Wouldn’t it be nice to check out of the workforce early and not need to worry about having enough money for retirement? While good financial planning can help you get there, leveraging the tax code as part of your retirement plan is also a …
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