Money Talk

AUGUST 12, 2021

When people hear the words “estate planning,” their first thought usually turns to legal documents: wills, living wills, powers of attorney, trusts, and the like. These documents are very important and all adults should have at least the first three prepared with the assistance of an experienced estate planning attorney.

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Money Talk

MARCH 24, 2022

Depending on household income/assets and lifestyle decisions, income taxes and housing costs may increase or decrease. 401(k)s), tax-deferred accounts (e.g., Sources of Retirement Income - Income sources include Social Security, employer defined-benefit pensions or defined-contribution retirement plans (e.g., Estate planning can help.

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HR Lineup

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In the fast-paced world of taxation and financial management, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for tax professionals. As we step into 2024, the demand for efficient, user-friendly, and comprehensive tax practice management software has never been higher.

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Kollath CPA

MARCH 9, 2022

You don’t generally have to withhold or pay any taxes on payments to independent contractors, as you do with employees. Document each factor used in coming up with your determination. And there are fewer payments to the IRS, as you don’t have to match payments of taxes such as Social Security tax or pay unemployment tax.

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Money Talk

AUGUST 30, 2022

Chapter 3 - Three tricky retirement expenses to project in advance are health care, housing, and taxes and the four Ls of spending in later life are Lifestyle, Longevity, Legacy, and Liquidity. Chapter 10- Tax-efficient distributions, tax diversification, and tax bracket management can prolong the sustainability of retirement savings.

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Money Talk

MAY 30, 2024

Benefits of advance directives include: reducing disagreement about health or financial decisions among family members and, for health-related documents, avoiding unnecessary suffering by a patient. paying bills, making deposits, applying for benefits, preparing tax returns, and signing checks).

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Money Talk

JUNE 16, 2023

Document Damage - Take photos, before cleaning up, to document losses. Note that benefits paid will never exceed the maximum coverage provided by a policy for a dwelling, other structures (e.g., a shed), personal property, and additional living expenses. Protect Your Property - Avoid further damage by making temporary repairs (e.g.,

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PayrollOrg

JANUARY 17, 2022

all documents. Federal Payroll Tax Laws & Regulations. Federal Payroll Tax Laws & Regulations contains payroll-related sections of the Internal Revenue Code and Internal Revenue Service regulations. Federal Payroll Non-Tax Laws & Regulations. APAs Guide to Local Payroll Taxes. PayState Update – All Issues.

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Money Talk

DECEMBER 22, 2021

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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Money Talk

JUNE 22, 2023

Who is going to get what you someday leave behind in life insurance policies and/or tax-deferred retirement accounts? Contingent Beneficiaries - It is wise to name contingent beneficiaries in case beneficiaries pre-decease you or wish to disclaim an asset, typically for tax planning purposes.

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WEX Inc.

JUNE 20, 2024

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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Money Talk

APRIL 18, 2024

My brother, for example, used hanging folders in a home office desk that were organized alphabetically by the name of product or service providers or by a description of specific documents. It took me two full days to hunt down documents related to my brother’s assets and debts and calculate an estimated net worth.

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Money Talk

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

A frequently used quote is that “nothing is certain in life except death and taxes.” desk drawers) for documents like insurance policies; recent income tax returns; bank, investment, and credit card statements; and copies of a will, living will, etc. But what exactly does that mean? lawyer, insurance agent, etc.),

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Money Talk

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

criminal justice and incarceration expenses and reduced income tax and FICA tax revenue). Third party monitoring of financial accounts is often recommended, and preparation of estate planning documents is essential. The costs of opioid addiction affect individuals and families, employers (e.g.,

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Money Talk

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Invest Automatically at Work - Participate in a tax-deferred employer retirement plan (e.g. Set Up Holding Accounts- Plan proactively for periodic household expenses, such a property taxes and water bills, by dividing the annual cost by 12 and setting that amount aside monthly in savings until the bill comes due. Just do it.

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Money Talk

JANUARY 19, 2022

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., Another tax-advantaged way to benefit from charitable gifts is to open a donor advised fund (DAF) with a major brokerage firm.

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Money Talk

JUNE 20, 2024

Gather Documents - Bring materials related to a case when seeing with an attorney. This situation has implications for taxes and asset transfers. Consider Attorney Fees- Remember that, while attorneys can serve in designated roles in legal documents (e.g., In addition, make a list of specific questions that you need answers to.

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Money Talk

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Control What You Can - Spend less on discretionary expenses to offset higher fixed expenses due to inflation, accelerate debt repayment (snowball or avalanche method), get estate planning documents in order, diversify investments, and develop healthy living habits (e.g.,

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Benefit Resource Inc.

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Pre-tax benefits are growing in popularity amongst employers and employees alike. This is because they offer a great way to save on taxes while still being able to use funds for medical, dependent care, and other expenses. In the last year alone, we’ve learned a lot about pre-tax benefits and how to maximize their potential.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 6, 2024

This means that a person on the average wage now has the lowest effective personal tax rate since 1975. According to Spring Budget documents, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has forecast that the latest reduction means the total hours worked will increase by the equivalent of almost 100,000 full-time workers by 2028-29.

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Money Talk

JULY 20, 2023

Tax Diversification - Sprinkled throughout the book are references to required minimum distributions (RMDs) and their impact on older adults’ taxes. Younger adults are advised to save for retirement in a combination of tax-deferred, taxable, and tax-free accounts. Understanding this mindset is critical.

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HR Bartender

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

That includes compliance with employment tax payment and reporting rules with each of the various local, state, and federal agencies to avoid penalties. For example, tax credits often require records that document fulfillment of the credit. One of the most common employment tax credits is the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC).

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WEX Inc.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

When you’ve made a purchase or received a service using a benefits card , retaining documentation is essential in case it’s needed to substantiate your claim. It is not legal or tax advice. For legal or tax advice, you should consult your own legal counsel, tax and investment advisers.

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WEX Inc.

MAY 4, 2023

The IRS requires your flexible spending account (FSA) participants to submit documentation to prove their purchase was an eligible expense. Because of an FSA’s tax advantages, the IRS requires employers and employees to prove that FSA funds are only being spent on eligible expenses. Why is substantiation required?

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Money Talk

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

People going to jail were advised to freeze their credit to deter identity theft and to have a trusted power of attorney to sign documents on their behalf. Two of the biggest banking issues that this population deals with are lack of a valid ID to open a bank account and mismanagement of previous bank accounts.

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WEX Inc.

JULY 9, 2023

A dependent care flexible spending account lets participants set aside pre-tax dollars to help pay for dependent care. Contributing to this benefit reduces taxable income and spreads the benefits of pre-tax dollars throughout the year, helping you save 30 percent or more on your dependent care costs. It is not legal or tax advice.

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Business Management Daily

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

You withhold taxes when you pay your employee, but that isn’t always the case when you reimburse them for expenses. The expense is substantiated: Proper documentation is in place, including the date, place of purchase, the amount paid, and the purpose of the expense. Not knowing which expenses are taxable. Nonaccountable Plan.

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Money Talk

AUGUST 10, 2023

A difficult challenge for “super savers” is spending down accumulated wealth and seeing account balances decrease as withdrawals are made for taxes on RMDs and health care. RMD Withdrawal Increases - As a taxpayer’s age increases, the percentage of their tax-deferred account balance that must be withdrawn increases.

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WEX Inc.

AUGUST 2, 2023

A flexible spending account (FSA) allows participants to save money by setting aside pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible medical, dental , vision and dependent care expenses incurred by you, your spouse, or your eligible dependents. A FSA is an account that allows you to set aside pre-tax funds to pay out-of-pocket healthcare costs.

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Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

JUNE 6, 2022

90-Day Review Period to Self-Correct Errors : Plan sponsors are encouraged to use the 90-day period to review their plan document and operations to confirm compliance with current tax-qualification rules. The IRS will review any proposed self-correction and documentation to confirm that it agrees with the resolution.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 15, 2023

She did not gain online access to her pay slips until early 2022, nearly a year into her employment, when she discovered that despite not earning enough to meet the tax threshold, deductions had been made from her pay. Storrie’s P60 and pay slip put her gross earnings at below the personal allowance for the tax year.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

AUGUST 22, 2023

The US Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service recently issued proposed regulations on the use of forfeitures by tax-qualified retirement plans. The proposed changes provide welcome clarity for plan sponsors but may require revisions to plan administration and legal plan documents. Read more here.

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Money Talk

APRIL 21, 2022

copies of relevant documents (e.g., life planning, tax planning, and investment management) and/or types of clients an advisor specializes in. To minimize the time required to explain your financial situation, prepare four things in advance: 1. a net worth (assets minus debts) statement, 3.

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Hireology

AUGUST 4, 2021

Send tax files, your employee handbook, and any other required documents digitally the week before they start their role to give them time to look them over. Having a document that lists everything they’ll need, like logins, company org charts, and links to important documents and sites, will help your new employee immensely.

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Business Management Daily

AUGUST 2, 2023

mail for their own nefarious purposes, the main avenues for tax scams remain email and text messaging—these methods reach many more people at a fraction of the cost of a stamp. Those checks were free money—they weren’t taxable income and you didn’t have to reduce your tax refund to account for them.

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Money Talk

AUGUST 18, 2022

Vacation pay is part of a worker’s income and is fully taxable on federal and state income tax returns. Workers typically have to submit documentation of a passing grade or attendance. Often, the number of paid vacation days is based on years of service and increases with seniority. Leave may be uniform for all employees (e.g.,

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Business Management Daily

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Knowing what to keep and the location of each document is vital to easy retrieval and to maintaining compliance with government and industry regulations. If so, then the document should be included in the employee’s general personnel file.”. Recruiting and screening documents. Termination documentation.

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