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Due date is July 17! Tip Category: What's New "Time is running out for more than a million people to get their tax refunds for 2019," said IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel. "Many people may have overlooked filing a 2019 tax return due to the pandemic. We don't want people to miss their window to receive …
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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: Thursday, June 15, 2023 You are required …
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Here are five things to do, if the newly staffed IRS audits you. Tip Category: Audit Getting audited is no one’s idea of a good time, yet you can minimize the stress if you take the right approach. Step 1: Understand why and when. While it's possible you were selected randomly, it’s more likely you were …
Health Savings Accounts are the No.1 way to reduce your cost of medical care! Tip Category: Deductions If Benjamin Franklin were alive today, his famous quote Nothing is certain, except death and taxes might include a third item paying medical expenses. Fortunately a health savings account (HSA) is a great way to cut your spending on medical …
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Wow! Now there is a way to help a student without impacting their federal aid package. Here's how to do it. Tip Category: Planning Beginning in 2023 there is a new way to save money for college that won't impact your student’s ability to qualify for financial aid. This change is in the 529 college …
Whether you receive a big refund or pay taxes on tax day, taking action now can ensure next year's tax bill is optimized by not paying a dollar more than necessary. Tip Category: Planning Whether you receive a big refund or pay your taxes on tax day, taking action now can ensure next year’s tax …
You can turn your child's summer break into up to a $1,050 tax break for you, using the Child and Dependent Care Credit. Tip Category: Deductions As a busy working parent, you may be concerned about what activities are available for your kids this summer. There may be a solution that’s also a tax break: …
Tax breaks drop dramatically as your children grow up, starting with age 13, but you may be able to offset the losses with some timely tax planning. Tip Category: Planning Your kids are getting older. Before you know it they’ll be dating, driving and entering college (if they aren't already!). Tax breaks drop dramatically as …
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Three-fourths of tax filers get a refund every year, with the average check weighing in at $2,972 so far this tax season. Have a plan to use that money well! Tip Category: Your Income Three-fourths of filers get a tax refund every year, with the average check weighing in at $2,972* so far this tax …
Ouch! Property taxes are on their way up. Here is what you can do to keep your property taxes as low as possible. Tip Category: Miscellaneous Market values of homes are skyrocketing and higher property tax bills are soon to follow. Prepare now to knock your property taxes back down to earth. What is happening …
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