by admin | Sep 20, 2024 | Retirement
You’ve got it all planned out. Your retirement savings accounts are full, you have started receiving Social Security benefits and your pension is ready to go. Everything is planned. What could go wrong? Here are five surprises that can turn your plan on a dime. Health...
by admin | Sep 13, 2024 | Deductions
The tax term head of household is one of the more misunderstood tax phrases inside the U.S. tax code. However, if your situation warrants head of household status, there are two big tax benefits: First, a higher standard deduction. Second, lower effective tax rates...
by admin | Sep 6, 2024 | Planning
Now is the time to make your estimated tax payment If you have not already done so, now is the time to review your tax situation and make an estimated quarterly tax payment using Form 1040-ES. The third quarter due date is now here. Due date: Monday, Sept. 16, 2024...
by admin | Aug 30, 2024 | Planning
Now is the tax planning season. Those that treat tax filing as an event and not a process often are the ones paying more than they need. So how do you go about moving from the event to planning? By looking at triggers that should stimulate a discussion. Here are some...
by admin | Aug 25, 2024 | Retirement
If you contribute too much money into your IRA during the year, how do you correct the problem without facing a tax penalty? Here are some tips. Remember the annual limits 2023 Annual IRA contribution limits $6,500 per individual $7,500 per individual if age 50 or...