How to save taxes? Let’s count the ways.
Are there exceptions to the 10% early withdraw Penalty?
Actually there are quite a few. Here’s a partial list.
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Why you should start a 529 Plan for your 2 year-old child
Start the 15-year clock! Open a 529 plan for each child today. It doesn’t take thousands of dollars or in some cases even hundreds of dollars-maybe as little as $100 to open this savings account. By opening it now the parent can start the 15-year savings clock so that all earnings in the account are…
Read MoreMore Security from the Secure Act 2.0
At What Age Does the Government Require the RMD? The chart below gives you the age when you have to start taking RMDs: Your Birth Year Your Mandatory RMD Age 1950 or earlier 72 (70.5 for those who turned 70.5 before 2020) 1951-1959 73 1960 or later 75 When Do I Have to Take My…
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Inflation adjustments to tax items
With inflation at a 40-year high, inflation-adjusted tax amounts have kicked into place. Here are the increased amounts for 2022 and 2023.
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IRS grants penalty relief!
This is a rare gift from the imperial IRS. Check the article below for details.
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MMDA- Making meals deductible again
Have you missed partying and having business meals with your prospects, customers, and employees? Well, get ready to start again. Soon, COVID-19 will be behind us, we can get back to normal. To help you get ready, check the table below for what you can do in 2021 and 2022 as the law stands now:…
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IRS changes gears with new mileage rate July 1, 2022
It’s easy to forget about the business use of your personal car. Here’s how to calculate this deduction for all your business miles.
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Tax-Deductible Retirement Plans for 2022
For the small business owner: Options when you are self-employed with no employees (Chart 1 below) Options when you are the only employee of your corporation (Chart 2 below)
Read MoreHow to save taxes? Let’s count the ways.
How to E-Sign your individual tax return
How to E-Sign your individual tax return
Myths about Taxable Income
My Social Security benefits aren’t taxable. Depending on the amount of other income that a taxpayer has to report, their…
Repair Expenses
New IRS regs add time and expense to every business’ depreciation calculation.
What happens if the Net Neutrality law is approved.
Fairness and neutrality sure sound like good ideas, but when they’re administrated by Washington – here’s what’s likely to happen:
Minimum Wage Changes for 2014
Here’s an update on the changes in the Minimum Wage amounts for the coming year.
Why tax year 2014 requires more work
In March, 2010. President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act. One provision of the Act required that in 2014 all…
Out with the old – in with the new mileage rates
It’s easy to forget about the business use of your personal car. Here’s how to calculate this deduction for all your business miles.
Working outside the USA? Don’t forget about these IRS requirements!
You may still have to file a tax return if you live outside the United States and maintain your US citizenship.
While you’re struggling with your budget . . .
We thought you’d like to know some of the things Washington is doing with your money.
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