Even those in their 20s should review this tip! Too many think to pay attention to Social Security only when they near retirement. Do this at your own risk! Even those in their 20s should be taking action. Here are some tips. Tip Category: Retirement Although you won’t become eligible for Social Security until your …
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Taxes and Uncollectible Debt
Tax ramifications can be good or BAD! Category: Deductions There are few things as frustrating as not being paid what is owed to you. If it becomes clear the debt is not going to be paid, you might be able to recoup some of the lost money via a tax deduction. The IRS has two …
Fund Your Retirement or Your Child’s College?
If you are facing the dilemma of saving for retirement or your child's college education, what should you do? Category: Retirement Towards the end of the year, many are undergoing an annual review of their retirement funds. It certainly was a tough year and one of the decisions many parents are grandparents are facing is …
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Consider Donating Appreciated Stock & Mutual Funds
There is still time to take advantage of what many consider the best tax saving idea in the tax code. Here is what you need to know. Tip Category: Miscellaneous One way to reduce your tax bill this year is to donate appreciated stock to a charity of your choice versus making a cash donation. …
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5 Year-End Tax Essentials
The time to make moves that limit your income taxes for the 2022 tax year is quickly closing. Schedule a year-end tax planning session today. Tip Category: Planning Before 2022 comes to a close, take some time to review these essential items to ensure you are not missing something that could cause tax trouble when …
Plan Your 2023 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 2023. Recent cost of living calculations means much higher contribution limits for next year. Plus the higher …
Triple Tax: aka The Lottery
Lotteries are a very effective way to TRIPLE tax the poor. Here's how it works. Category: Your Income Now that the dust has settled on the big lottery winnings, it is worthwhile to see how the tax math works. Seen in the light of day, it is a great way for federal and state governments …
Should You Expense or Depreciate Your Capital Asset?
Section 179 and bonus depreciation let you take larger, short-term deductions for capital purchases. Does it make sense for your business to take advantage? Tip Category: Deductions If you own a business, you know that you may accelerate the expensing of qualified capital purchases. This can be done within two special provisions in the tax …
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Don’t Run Afoul of the IRS’s Nanny Tax
The IRS is enforcing Nanny Tax rules that regulate whether a domestic worker you pay is considered a contractor or employee. Tip Category: Miscellaneous The IRS is more strictly enforcing rules that determine whether a worker is actually your employee, rather than an independent contractor. So be careful if you regularly pay a gardener, housekeeper, …
Inflation Spikes Social Security for 2023
How much you pay and checks received are all going up! Tip Category: Retirement The Social Security Administration announced a whopping 8.7% boost to monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for 2023. This is on the heels of a 5.9% increase last year. The increase is based on the rise in the …
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