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Taxes: These Basics are for Everyone
Understanding how our tax system works can be tricky for anyone. Whether you’re an adult who never paid much attention to the taxes being withheld from your paycheck or a kid who just got his or her first job, understanding the basics can help refine and define questions you may have. Many schools don’t…
Read MoreDon’t Run the Risk of a High Tax Bill! Know when you should ask for professional help.
Before taking action talk to your tax adviser. How many times have you seen this legal disclaimer? Unfortunately, all too often taxpayers do not follow this advice and then must pay the price with an unnecessarily high tax bill. Here are some of the most common situations that can save you money by seeking…
Read MoreIs a Tax Time Bomb Lurking in Your Paycheck?
Does your paycheck look a little higher than normal? If so, it could be a tax time bomb. The Problem A payroll tax deferral beginning September 1 was recently signed via a presidential executive order. The potential deferral of your portion of Social Security as an employee could raise your take…
Read MoreA Gift of Stock: Information is key when using this tax planning strategy
You own some stock that has increased in value. To avoid a possible taxable gain by selling the stock, you wish to give it directly to a child or grandchild. This simple idea has some interesting tax consequences to consider. Value of the Gift When you gift stock there are not one, but…
Read MoreTax-Free Roth IRA Withdrawal Options: What every Roth IRA account holder should know
Withdrawing funds from your retirement accounts must be done carefully to avoid a potential 10% early withdrawal penalty. Unfortunately, each retirement account type has different rules. Here are some tips for Roth IRAs. Roth IRA basics Roth IRA accounts differ from other IRAs in that your contributions are made in after-tax dollars. If you…
Read MoreWhere Did My Retirement Go?
Retirement, for one reason or another, you may find yourself in a situation where you’ve lost track of an account like a 401(k) or pension. There are several ways this can happen: Job change. People change jobs in today’s economy much faster than they did in the past, and that means that retirement accounts…
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