Tax season might only come around once a year, but saving on taxes is a year-round endeavor. By considering tax saving strategies throughout the year, you can minimize your tax burden and keep more of your hard-earned money in your pocket. Stay Organized: Good recordkeeping is the foundation of effective tax planning. Keep track [...]
Retirement is a very significant milestone that requires careful planning to ensure you are comfortable in your golden years. Whether retirement is coming up in the next few years or you have already retired, avoiding common mistakes can save you a lot of headache and sleepless nights. In this article, we are going to [...]
MAKING SENSE OF ITEMIZED DEDUCTIONS UNDER THE NEW TAX LAW Lynda Tull, Associate Advisor If you’re a homeowner and you’re above the standard deduction, chances are you or your tax preparer have itemized your deductions. These deductions include, but are not limited to: Home mortgage interest payments City/state/school property taxes Personal property taxes State income [...]
Andrew Baron, CFP® Associate Advisor Sometimes life gets the better of us and filing taxes can slip through the cracks. There can be numerous reasons for this to happen—from general procrastination to life-altering catastrophes. Regardless of your reason, anyone may request an automatic 6-month extension. This is an extension of time to file your tax [...]
What has ACTUALLY changed? Andrew Baron, CFP® Associate Advisor The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) was the first major shakeup in the United States tax code since The Tax Reform Act of 1986 under President Reagan. While there are significant changes to how corporations and other businesses are taxed, there are also [...]
Its official…The GOP’s $1.5 trillion tax plan cleared the Senate early this morning. (...with a lump of coal provision in the end.) The bill passed the House earlier Tuesday, but due to a procedural snafu the chamber will vote again today before noon. The re-vote isn’t expected to change the outcome. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, [...]
UPDATE: Due to last minute provisions to the tax bill which developed after we released this information, and before the final bill passed, most of these recommendations are no longer valid. One of our favorite Easter Eggs in the Tax Bill which allowed for prepayment of state and local income taxes in order to claim [...]
