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Coping With the Aftermath of a Disaster

Money Talk

Of course, policy deductibles (e.g., $500) Document Damage - Take photos, before cleaning up, to document losses. Document Damage - Take photos, before cleaning up, to document losses. 500) apply before any damage claims are paid. Learn the Claims Process - Write down the steps to file a claim.

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It’s time to review (or create) your document retention policy

Business Management Daily

Worried that your company might not have a particular document on hand if the IRS conducted an audit? They create a document retention policy that clarifies what needs to be saved, where, and for how long. Courts and government agencies frown upon individual employees selectively keeping or tossing important documents.

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An Introduction to IRMAA

Money Talk

A letter from the Social Security Administration (SSA) notifies beneficiaries of their expected benefit, including IRMAA deductions, if any. IRMAA appeals are filed using Form SSA-44 and mailing supporting documentation or showing it to SSA office staff. 2020) to the year that they are paying IRMAA (e.g.,

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The Impact of Indexing: 13 Real World Examples

Money Talk

Other tax numbers that get indexed are the standard deduction, certain tax credits, and the deduction for business-related and medical mileage. Details about how APRs are set can be found in loan/credit card disclosure documents. The APR is often the designated index rate plus x%.

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Financial and Lifestyle Insights- Part 3

Money Talk

Make Tax-Advantaged Gifts - Consider “bunching” charitable donations with other tax deductions (e.g., high income years) to exceed the standard deduction and benefit from itemizing. state income tax and local property tax) every so often (e.g., Simply fill in the blanks: “If/When [X] happens, then I will do [Y].”

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Looking Ahead to Your 2024 Tax Return

Money Talk

Organize Receipts and Records - Start organizing receipts and documents related to investment transactions, required minimum distribution (RMD) withdrawals, tax credits, and more. Adjust your withholding (and/or estimated quarterly payments), if necessary, to avoid an under-withholding tax penalty.

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How does an FSA work for participants?

WEX Inc.

Unlike a medical FSA, a limited FSA can be paired with a health savings account (HSA) and a high-deductible health plan (HDHP). Combination FSA, which is a limited FSA that converts into a medical FSA once the IRS deductible is met. Limited medical FSA, which covers eligible dental, vision and preventative care expenses.