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Looking Ahead to Your 2024 Tax Return

Money Talk

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. The IRS withholding estimator can help make this calculations.

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An Introduction to IRMAA

Money Talk

Many are middle income taxpayers who diligently saved and invested for 4-5 decades in tax-advantaged plans. As I wrote in my book Flipping a Switch , some older adults must “plan for higher taxes in the future, especially when required minimum distributions (RMDs) kick in.” IRMAA surcharges. to $573.30 for Medicare Part B and $12.40

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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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The Impact of Indexing: 13 Real World Examples

Money Talk

Income Tax Changes - Each year, income ranges for federal marginal tax brackets are indexed for inflation. The IRS publishes tables with the income ranges for four filing status categories and seven tax rates that currently range from 10% to 37%. Estate and Gift Tax Exemption - The exemption amount in 2022 will be $12.06

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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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Save on taxes: Bonus depreciation for business vehicle purchase

WEX Inc.

Tax deductions if you have a fleet of commercial vehicles Are you a small or large business owner with commercial vehicles, or a fleet manager? Calculating your commercial vehicle spend and how it will be impacted at tax time, including mileage and leasing, can make a huge difference in your overall expenses.

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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., state income tax and local property tax) every so often (e.g., high income years) to exceed the standard deduction and benefit from itemizing. All of these will impact 2021 taxes that are due in April.