Blog Tax Planning
The window for many tax-saving opportunities closes on December 31. It’s important to evaluate your tax situation, while there’s still time to affect your bottom line for the 2020 tax year. Your specific circumstances should be considered, so please reach out if you have any questions. Timing is Everything Consider any opportunities you have to…
Read MoreThe new year is under way! With that brings changes on limits and rules for the new tax year. While most are still getting ready to file for tax year 2019, we want to offer clients the opportunity to get a copy of the new tax rules and limits for 2020. Stay ahead of the…
Read MoreImportant news regarding tax preparation for 2018 Did you make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your IRA in 2018? If you gifted to a qualified charity directly from your IRA in 2018 there are steps you need to take to make sure it gets reported properly on your taxes. You will receive a 1099R…
Read MoreCapital Gains – FAQs What is a capital gain? A capital gain is the profit when you sell a capital asset, such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds or property. The profit is your gain over the original price you paid and you must pay tax on that gain. For example, if a stock is bought…
Read MoreThis holiday season wouldn’t be complete without a quick discussion on the recent Tax Bill passage. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 promises something for everyone. For most individuals and couples, this bill is really just a tweak to the current system. For Businesses and Corporations, this is a major change. To…
Read MoreIt’s a brand new year and before you know it, it will be time to start working on your taxes. Whether you anticipate a refund coming and plan to file as soon as possible, or you’re going to wait until the last minute to delay paying a hefty tax bill, tax season always involves collecting necessary documents and…
Read MoreProposed Taxes in 2017 One of the biggest financial implications of the 2016 election outcome could be the potential effect on tax legislation. 2017 could be the first year of major tax reform in quite some time. It remains to be seen if any of the potential changes being discussed have a chance to be implemented; however,…
Read MoreGetting a refund this tax year? You might be planning to use this money like a bonus: buying things you need or want or even putting it into an investment account. However, many Americans choose to apply their refund to next year’s taxes. At first glance, it might seem like a sensible idea – prepaying…
Read MoreWhat is a capital gain? A capital gain is the profit when you sell a capital asset, such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds or property. The profit is your gain over the original price you paid and you must pay tax on that gain. For example, if a stock is bought at $50 and later…
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