Don't let them happen to you! Tip Category: Planning Every year taxpayers are hit with tax surprises that could be avoided if they just knew the rules. Here are five big ones that are easy to avoid with some simple planning. Mistake #1. Withholding too little. This results in a tax surprise when filing your income tax …
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Reminder: Second Quarter Estimated Taxes Are Due
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: Monday, June 17, 2024 You are required …
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Roth versus Traditional IRA: Which is Better?
Tip Category: Planning For most taxpayers, you have until April 15th of the following year to contribute up to $7,000 ($8,000 if age 50 or over) into a Traditional IRA or a Roth IRA. Is an IRA an option worth considering for you? If so, which is better? Traditional IRA A Traditional IRA is an individual …
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Great Tax Reduction Ideas
Tip Category: Planning The tax code is about 75,000 pages long, so it’s not surprising there are many overlooked money-saving deductions hidden within it. And with the much higher standard deduction amounts, those who do not itemize think there are no longer ways to reduce your taxes. Since mid-year is a good time to review …
Take Advantage before Changes Occur
Plan now for tax changes coming at the end of 2025 Tip Category: Planning Unless Congress takes action, a number of temporary tax laws are going to expire at the end of 2025. This means you have this year and next to take advantage of the current rules. That doesn’t mean Congress won't extend the current …
Ideas for a Great Refund
Getting a refund. Get the most out of it with these ideas. Tip Category: Planning Three of every four Americans got a refund check last year according to IRS statistics. With a little planning, you can maximize the benefit of your refund. Here are some ideas: Pay off debt. If you have debt, a great spending priority …
Keep Track of Home Improvements
Pay attention or you could lose all or part of this $250,000 or more tax deduction! One of the more popular provisions in the tax code is the $250,000 capital gain exclusion ($500,000 for a married couple) of any profit made when selling your home. As long as you follow the rules, most home sales …
Great Tax Tips to Start the New Year
yes, really some tax tips Tip Category: Planning The old year is ending and the new one is about to start. Here are some tax tips to get you going into the new year with a brighter tax future on your horizon. 1. Review beneficiaries. Now is the time to review beneficiaries in all your …
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 …
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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