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Looking Ahead to Your 2024 Tax Return

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With the 2023 tax filing deadline in the rear view mirror, now is a good time to look ahead to 2024 taxes that you will owe in April 2025. This post extends that discussion with a description of seven key steps to take to plan for your 2024 tax return due in 2025. 401(k) plan).

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California, New York, and Virgin Islands Face FUTA Credit Reduction for 2024

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Virgin Islands could not pay back their federal loans by the November 10, 2024, deadline and will lose the full Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) credit for 2024. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, California, New York, and the U.S.

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Things to Learn From a Tax Return

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With less than five months remaining in 2024, now is the time to begin serious tax planning for your 2024 income tax return. I recently attended a webinar with some tips for financial advisors about reviewing clients’ tax returns. Simply look at your 2023 tax return and divide your total tax owed by taxable income.

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Massachusetts Tax Amesty Begins November 1

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The Massachusetts Department of Revenue will conduct a tax amnesty program from November 1, 2024, through December 30, 2024. The program includes withholding taxes.

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Thirteen Indiana Counties, State Have Tax Rate Changes for 2024

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Effective January 1, 2024, 13 Indiana counties have income tax rate increases and the state withholding tax rate decreased to 3.05% from 3.15%.

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Do You Know Your Income Tax Rates?

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With 2023 tax season well underway, now is a good time to examine income tax rates, which are a percentage of taxpayers’ income that is taxed. income tax system is progressive, which means that taxes take a larger percentage of income from taxpayers with higher taxable incomes.

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Year-End Tax Moves to Save Money

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As the year winds down so, too, does your opportunity to take proactive steps to reduce 2023 income tax due in April 2024 and, perhaps, taxes due in future years as well. Below are some money-saving tax planning strategies to consider. Year-to-Year Comparison - Once a draft 2023 tax return is prepared, compare it to 2022.

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