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.
Why many cities are going broke
Detroit is in the news since their bankruptcy filing, but the bigger question that we should be asking is why large cities are having problems.
New Home Office rules for 2013 – IRS makes it easier to calculate the deduction.
Calculating the home office deduction just got easier in 2013
How the banking system really works
Sometimes you just need to laugh a little. After our video parody of stockbrokers, and the IRS’ self-made spoof of…
Happy 100th Birthday – Not! A taxing history of the US
This year marks the tax code’s 100th birthday. So-what do you get for the Tax Code that has (quite literally) everything under the sun already?
Words of wisdom from a business owner
A great business quote from the author of Good to Great
Why we recommend tax-deferred growth!
This is the reason we recommend tax-deferred growth for your Investments.
A tax deduction that you may have missed
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.
How much will Social Security pay me when I retire?
How much will Social Security pay you at retirement? Our chart will give you an answer.
The best reason to do Financial Planning-leaving a positive legacy.
It’s not just about you and me. Planning is about leaving a positive legacy for our children. This tongue-in-cheek video…
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