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 …
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Improve Next Year’s Tax Situation Now!
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 …
Replacing Lost Tax Breaks for Your Growing Children
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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Understanding the Gift Giving Tax
Excess gift giving could cause a tax surprise The gift tax is one of the most misunderstood provisions in the tax code. Here is what you need to know. Tip Category: Planning In an effort to keep taxpayers from transferring wealth from one generation to the next tax-free, there are specific limits to the amount …
Tax Planning Insights: March 2023
It's never too early to start thinking about tax planning strategies for 2023. Here are some ideas. Also read about how to avoid IRS underpayment penalties. Category: Planning If you're interested in minimizing your tax obligations and maximizing your savings, consider the helpful tips and ideas you'll find in this newsletter. Call if you would …
The Marriage Penalty is Alive and Well
High income disparity between spouses is one of the most common situations victimized by the marriage penalty. Tax planning can help you reduce the impact on your tax bill. Tip Category: Planning Despite what you may think, the marriage penalty is still alive and well. Whether you’re changing your filing status in 2022 because of …
How to Handle All Those Forms
During tax season, gathering all your forms is important because the IRS also gets copies. Leave anything out and you may get a deficiency notice. Tip Category: Planning Your mailbox has started filling up with tax forms over the last several weeks and there are likely more to come. Getting your forms organized makes your …
Tax Planning Insights: December 2022
Tax court cases provide pain for some, but tremendous learning for the rest of us. Here are two recent cases and what they mean to you. If you're interested in minimizing your tax obligations and maximizing your savings, consider the helpful tips and ideas you'll find in this newsletter. Call if you would like to …
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 …
Lower This Year’s Tax Obligation
Lower This Year's Tax Obligation! Tip Category: Planning Now is a good time to assess your current situation and address those lingering tax moves that may improve your tax picture for 2022. Here are five things to consider: 1. Check on your withholdings. Review your taxable income and the amount of tax you’ve paid to Uncle …
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