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Ouch! Government overspending is reported each year in our 1040 IRS instruction booklet. Here's what it looks like for the most recent fiscal year for which info is available. It doesn't look good! Any way you look at it, the federal government's spending habits are a big mess. As required by law, in every Form …
Continue reading Yikes! It’s that Bad? – The 1040 tax instruction publication lays it all out
Here's how to avoid getting your tax return stuck at the IRS. Also read about tax tips for parents and grandparents, tips to handle rising interest rates, and why you should read the fine print! Tax season is now underway! In this month's newsletter, we share the secret to getting a quick tax refund.Also read …
Give your child a jump-start on retirement. Open a Roth IRA as soon as they start earning money to take advantage of compound interest and favorable tax treatment. Want to jump start your child's retirement with a million dollar tax-free account? Consider this: The million dollar idea As soon as your child begins to earn …
IRS turns off many automatic notices. Here is what you should know. In a recent announcement, the IRS is telling taxpayers it's turning off some of its automated notices. Here is what you need to know. Background With the pandemic, incredibly late tax law changes from Congress, the congressional imposition on the IRS to send …
Continue reading Why is the IRS Sending Me This?!? – IRS turns off some notices
Avoid tax increase surprises at the filing deadline by reviewing these common causes now. Picture this: For the past few years you've received your tax return and have had a small but nice refund. Now imagine your surprise, when this year, you are required to send in a fairly big check to settle your tax …
Continue reading Common Tax Increase Surprises – I did not owe that last year!
When creating a trust, you need to consider how the money and assets inside the trust will be taxed. Here are some suggestions for effectively dealing with the tax liability created by a trust. Tax Strategies for Your Trust and EstateThere are many legal reasons why you would want to create a trust, including to …
Avoid tax increase surprises at the filing deadline by reviewing these common causes now. Picture this: For the past few years you've received your tax return and have had a small but nice refund. Now imagine your surprise, when this year, you are required to send in a fairly big check to settle your tax …
Continue reading Common Tax Increase Surprises – I did not owe that last year!
OUCH! Discover common areas that create a tax surprise, plus keep a special eye out for these unusual tax documents and discover hints to keep your home business running smoothly. With tax season now officially underway, you’ll start seeing more tax documents show up in your inbox or mailbox. And this year, there are some …
Did you know you can rent your home or cabin tax-free for up to 14 days per year? Most income you receive is taxable income that is reported to the federal and state tax authorities. However, renting out your home or vacation property on a short-term basis can be done tax-free if you follow the …
Get organized or pay the price when filing your taxes. This year it is more important than ever. The time to organize your tax records is now. Informational tax information is hitting your regular and digital mailboxes from now until late March. To make matters worse, this year there are economic recovery payments, unemployment benefits, …
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