Actively managing your investments throughout the year can lower your taxes, especially if you can offset losses with gains. Though the markets have been up strongly this year, your investment portfolio could have a few lemons in it. Using the tax strategy of tax-loss harvesting, you may be able to turn those lemons into lemonade. …
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File That Tax Return! – October extension deadline fast approaching
Time to file your tax return for 2020 if you have not already done so. There is no reason to leave a possible refund on the table, and the IRS is not going to beg to send you back your money. Friday, October 15 marks the extension deadline for filing your 2020 Form 1040 Tax …
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How to Reduce Your Property Taxes
Ouch! Property taxes are on their way up. Here is what you can do to keep your property taxes as low as possible. 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 happeningProperty taxes typically lag the …
Those Pesky Records!
What do I need to keep? Know when to keep or throw out your tax records. Here is what you need to know. Each of us needs to keep records that substantiate our tax return or other important life events for as long as they are needed. So what does this mean? The basic retention …
Tax Planning Insights: September 2021
As states create tax laws to capture revenue from non-resident individuals and small businesses, many are caught unaware of the changing state tax landscape. Make sure this doesn't happen to you. State Taxing Authorities Are Coming After Your Money Laws have been created that snag taxpayers everywhere New state tax laws are making more and …
Client Update Newsletter: September 2021
Now is the time to lower this year's tax bill! Here are ideas to do that PLUS save valuables from thieves. Time to Schedule Your Tax Planning Session Now is the time to schedule a tax planning appointment. If you are on the fence, here are some things to consider: It can make a difference. This …
Reminder: Third Quarter Estimated Taxes Due
Make your estimated tax payment now 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 third quarter due date is now here. Due date: Wednesday, September 15th, 2021 Remember, you are required to withhold at least 90 …
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Avoid Tax Traps with Loans to Friends and Family
The IRS assumes you'll charge interest if you make personal loans, even to friends and family. Even if you don't charge interest, you'll owe tax on an assumed rate of interest. Lending to friends and relatives can be tricky, and not only because of the stress it can place on your relationships. There are tax …
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The $24,000 Tax Time Bomb
A key lesson within EVERY tax surprise Within each tax surprise is a common lesson. Here is an actual story that cost $24,000 and a lesson for everyone. What follows is a true story. A story with a sad ending. But one that has a lesson for everyone. Stick with the story, with a high …
The Marriage Penalty: Alive and Well in the Tax Code
Couples filing jointly still get the short end of the stick There are a lot of positive things about getting married, but the IRS' marriage penalty isn't one of them. The marriage penalty occurs when you pay more tax as a married couple than you would as two single filers making the same amount of …
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