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Understanding the like kind exchange rules can help you defer tax when buying real estate, but only if you follow the rules. The tax law provides a valuable tax-saving opportunity to business owners and real estate investors who want to sell property and acquire similar property at about the same time. This tax break is …
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As part of your planning for next year, now is the time to review funding your retirement accounts In 2022. With the cost of living calculations and increases in inflation, higher phaseout limits make many more taxpayers eligible for fully deductible contributions. So plan now to take full advantage of this tax benefit. Here are …
There are still a few weeks left in the year to reduce your tax obligation. Here are 15 great ideas. It's that time again! The final chance to reduce your annual tax bill is here. Spend a few minutes considering the following ideas:1. Make last minute charitable donations.2. Review and maximize use of the $15,000 annual gift …
Personal Information A Social Security or tax ID number for everyone included on your tax return Date of birth for everyone on your return. Valid ID or Driver License Income and Investment Information Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statement -Your W-2 shows how much you earned and how much was withheld for taxes. Retirement account contributions. If you have an IRA an …
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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 …
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New contribution limits are on the horizon 2022 HSA limits rise to $3,650/individuals and $7,300/families. HSAs are a versatile way to save for both medical care and retirement. The savings limits for the ever-popular health savings accounts (HSA) are set for 2022. The new limits are outlined here with current year amounts noted for comparison. …
Losing money is never fun, but business losses can potentially be deductible. Here's what you need to know. Also consider these tips for maximizing your business's customer retention. In this issue: New Rules Could Limit Your Business LossesHere's what you need to know about net operating losses starting in 2021Ideas to Improve Customer Retention New …
Tips to avoid IRS penalties on 401(k) retirement plan distributions While each retirement plan has similar early withdrawal penalty exemptions, they are not all alike. Knowing these subtle differences within 401(k) plans can help you avoid a 10 percent tax penalty if you take money out of the plan prior to reaching age 59 1/2. …
Here are several tax moves to consider as 2021 comes to a close. In this issue:Tax Cutting Actions to Take Before Year-End Accelerate income into 2021. Income tax rates may increase in 2022, with the top income tax rate projected to increase from 37% to 39.6%. If it makes sense, take advantage of 2021's 37% rate …
Scams are getting more sophisticated and the IRS is a target. Here are tips to protect yourself. Pretending to be an IRS agent is one of the favorite tactics of scam artists, according to the Better Business Bureau. The con artists impersonate the IRS to either intimidate people into making payments over the phone, or …
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