Posts Tagged ‘taxes’
How Will Taxes Impact My Retirement Income? Proper tax planning enhances your financial security throughout retirement
Taxes can significantly affect your retirement income, reducing the amount available for spending. Understanding how different income sources are taxed and implementing tax-efficient withdrawal strategies can help minimize tax burdens and maximize savings. Taxable vs. Tax-Advantaged Income Retirement income falls into three categories: Taxable Income: Withdrawals from traditional 401(k)s, IRAs, pensions, and some Social Security…
Read MoreYour Guide to Taxes for Self-Employed and Gig Workers
A cheat sheet on the taxes, breaks and business deductions that apply to workers who get 1099s By Ashlea Ebeling Taking on a gig job means taking on new tax responsibilities. You might not think you’re in business, but if you’re reselling items online, tutoring or pet sitting, for example, the money you make is generally…
Read MoreThe SALT Deduction Cap Is Due to Expire. How Taxpayers Can Prepare for What’s Next.
Whether the deduction limit is raised, eliminated or extended, there are steps taxpayers can take to minimize their tax burden By Debbie Carlson As Congress debates tax policy this year, the state and local tax-deduction cap is in the crosshairs. The SALT deduction cap is set to expire at year’s end, along with a host of…
Read More2024 Taxes: 8 Things to Know Now
Here are eight things to keep in mind as you prepare to file your 2024 taxes. 1. Income tax brackets shifted a bit There are still seven tax rates, but the income ranges (tax brackets) for each rate have shifted slightly to account for inflation. For 2024, the following rates and income ranges apply: 2. The…
Read MoreEvery Tax Deadline You Need To Know
Written by Riley Adams, CPA • Reviewed by Miguel Burgos, CPA Updated for Tax Year 2022 • March 2, 2023 03:06 PM The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) declared certain regions in California, Georgia, and Alabama as federally declared disaster areas due to the disaster caused by recent storms and victims of these storms have until October 16, 2023,…
Read MoreDon’t Forget These Tax Changes as You Prepare Your 2022 Returns: For starters, the filing deadline isn’t April 15 this year
By Tom Herman Tax Day is about two months away, and there are some changes taxpayers need to be aware of—ranging from this year’s filing deadline to tax breaks that have expired or shrunk. As a result of numerous changes, many people may be surprised by getting smaller refunds for 2022. Others who had been expecting…
Read MoreFebruary is a Great Time to File Your Taxes: Tax tips to make sure your money is working for you, not Uncle Sam
When should you file your income tax? Generally speaking, the earlier, the better, after January 1st 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 by…
Read MoreIRS 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…
Read MoreTax 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…
Read MoreShielding Your Insurance from Estate Taxes
The rules are very stringent, but your financial advisor can help navigate Life insurance, which can help to provide for your heirs in the event of your death, can be an important estate planning tool. It can provide funds to loved ones when they need it most and help meet your family’s financial obligations. One…
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