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Saving on Health Expenses and Reducing Future Taxes: Understanding the key savings and tax benefits of a Health Savings Account

A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a type of savings account designed to help individuals and families save money on their health expenses and reduce their future tax bill. To be eligible for an HSA, you must be enrolled in a high-deductible health plan (HDHP), which is a type of health insurance that has a…

IRS Adjusts Tax Brackets to Account for Inflation: Shifts in tax brackets as well as the standard deduction slated for 2024

On October 18, 2022, the IRS announced tax year 2023 adjustments for tax returns filed in 2024. From the IRS directly: “The tax items for tax year 2023 of greatest interest to most taxpayers include the following dollar amounts: The standard deduction for married couples filing jointly for tax year 2023 rises to $27,700 up…

2023 Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits Released: Cents-per-mile rule, parking and transportation benefits and health FSAs

The IRS has released the 2023 final version of its Publication 15-B (The Employer’s Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits). The “What’s New” section of the publication includes information on the 2023 business mileage rate under the “cents-per-mile rule,” the monthly exclusion for qualified parking and commuter transportation benefits, and the contribution limit on a health flexible…

Late January is a Great Time to Pay Your Taxes: Tips for paying taxes soon and what to do if you can’t pay on time

When should you file your income tax? The earlier, the better; before the end of January – if you expect to get a refund. If you file by the end of February, you should receive your check within six weeks. But, if you delay and file in April when the Internal Revenue Service is inundated…

Tax Filing 2023: How to File Taxes This Year: Here’s how to get started if you’re learning how to file taxes online or on paper.

Tax filing can be daunting. So if you’re wondering how to file taxes in 2023, here’s a cheat sheet on how to do your taxes and how to make tax filing easier. 1. Determine if you need to file Whether you have to file a tax return this year depends on your income, tax filing…

Key Financial Data 2023

With three major pieces of tax legislation passed within the last three years, we have more nuances, more inflation adjustments, more expiring tax breaks, and more rules to follow than ever before. Stay on top of the details with our annual compilation of the various tax rates, thresholds, limitations and exemptions for the new year.…

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