Three-fourths of tax filers get a refund every year, with the average check weighing in at $2,972 so far this tax season. Have a plan to use that money well! Tip Category: Your Income Three-fourths of filers get a tax refund every year, with the average check weighing in at $2,972* so far this tax …
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. Tip Category: Miscellaneous 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 happening …
April Client Update Newsletter
The modern day tax form was introduced in 1913. Guess what the tax rate was. Plus useful ideas to reduce your bills during high inflation. Read on! If it seems like the income tax has been around forever, well, it's sort of true. The modern Form 1040 was unveiled in 1913, the first year, after …
Where’s My Refund?
My tax return is filed... where is my refund? Here's how to find out. Tip Category: Miscellaneous The popular Where’s My Refund feature on the IRS website allows you to see the status of your refund after filing your income tax return. What you should know Refunds of e-filed returns usually take 10 to 21 days to …
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 & Business: March 2023
A part-time employment strategy could reap great rewards for your business if you plan appropriately. Here are some suggestions. Also read about effective reporting for effective management. Many businesses are turning to part-time employees to help fill open positions. Adding part-timers to your team, though, is easier said than done. In this month's newsletter, read …
The Tax-Free Retirement Savings Option
Is a Roth IRA right for you? Deciding between a traditional or Roth IRA? The traditional IRA provides short-term tax savings, but a Roth IRA might be better for the long-term. Tip Category: Retirement If you are looking for tax-free income and more flexibility during retirement, perhaps you should look into investing in a Roth …
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 …
Audit Target: The Sole Proprietor
The IRS is hiring more auditors. So who are they going to target? The small business owners. Here are some tips. Tip Category: The Audit Each year the IRS publishes their activities in a publication called the Data Book. And each year for the past number of years the number one target of audits are …
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 …
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