Here is how you can find out... Tip Category: Miscellaneous There are multiple situations where you need to find out what the IRS knows about you. It could be for the purpose of obtaining a loan, filing past year tax returns, or simply getting a copy of tax records for your files. A great place …
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Plan Your 2024 Retirement Contributions
Now is the time to plan next year's retirement contributions. Here's what you need to know. Tip Category: Planning As part of your planning for next year, now is the time to review funding your retirement accounts in 2024. Recent cost of living calculations means much higher contribution limits for next year. Plus the higher …
Late Breaking News: New 1099-K Requirements Delayed
You will be surprised how many are impacted Tip Category: What's New In the fourth move in three years, the IRS in late November changed the reporting requirements for Form 1099-K. So why should you care? Well pay attention if you’ve ever sold anything on Amazon or eBay, have ever sold tickets to sporting events …
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Tax Planning Triggers
When to know to conduct a tax review Tip Category: Miscellaneous Here are some tips that should trigger you to conduct a full tax planning session to ensure your tax bill next year is not higher than it needs to be. 1. You owed tax last year. If you have not adjusted your withholdings, you could …
Selling Property to Family Creates Tax Complications
Sales to related parties, like children, grandchildren and siblings can cause tax trouble if you aren't careful. Before you act, call to discuss the specifics of your transaction. Tip Category: Planning Selling property to a family member or loved one is deemed a related party transaction by the IRS. If contemplating a transaction like this, …
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Surprise! The Mutual Fund Tax Trap
Surprise! The Mutual Fund Tax Trap Tip Category: Planning Too often taxpayers receive tax surprises at year-end due to actions taken by mutual funds they own. What can add insult to injury is the unsuspecting taxpayer who recently purchases the shares in a mutual fund only to be taxed on their recent investment. How does …
Audit Proof Your Deductions
Your best audit defense Tip Category: Deductions The IRS is being very public about increasing the review of tax returns. The best defense for you is to be prepared before it happens. Here are some suggestions: The one-two punch To prove your deduction, most auditors look for two key documents: receipts and proof of payment. …
Time to Reconsider Municipal Bonds
Do you know the benefits of municipal bonds? Here is what you should know. Tip Category: Your Income Everybody likes getting something for free, and taxes are no different. If you invest in securities such as municipal bonds (munis) or municipal bond funds, you can generate tax-free interest income. Here is what you need to …
Tax Efficient Retirement Requires Planning
Large retirement account balances can cause tax problems Tip Category: Planning Putting off distributions and holding assets in your retirement accounts as long as possible may seem like a good idea, but waiting too long can cause a major tax problem. When you reach age 73, the trigger requiring minimum distributions (RMDs) from qualified retirement …
Hike in Social Security Benefits Announced for 2024
How much you pay and checks received are all going up! Tip Category: Retirement The Social Security Administration announced a 3.2% boost to monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for 2024, a big drop from last year's increase of 8.7%. The increase is based on the rise in the Consumer Price Index …
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