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Ten Tax Planning Tips for 2022

Money Talk

Now that 2021 income tax season has been over for a month and the dust has settled, it is time to start some serious tax planning for 2022. Planning now provides seven months to take action and/or implement changes to avoid a stressful “tax scramble” at the end of the year. assets that are taxed in different ways).

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Basics of Tax-Efficient Investing

Money Talk

This phrase was designed to encourage investors to buy tax-free municipal bonds that provide a higher after-tax return than higher-yielding taxable bonds. In a more general way, the advertisement was also promoting the concept of tax-efficient investing. no tax for New Jersey residents on a New Jersey-issued bond).

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Flexible Spending Account Contribution Limit Climbs

InterWest Insurance Services

The IRS recently announced that the annual contribution limit for flexible spending accounts will rise to $3,200 in 2024, up $150 from this year. An FSA must be funded exclusively through employer contributions or employee pre-tax contributions, or a combination of the two. That’s up $30 from this year.

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Mid-Year Financial Tweaks and Tasks

Money Talk

Below are ten mid-year financial tweaks and tasks: Tax-Deferred Savings Tweak - Perhaps you will get a raise on July 1. Consider completing the paperwork needed to save more money from July to December in your employer’s tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The 2023 maximum pre-tax contribution is $3,050.

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5 Pre-Tax Tools to Keep Your Stress Levels Low

Benefit Resource Inc.

Since April is Stress Awareness Month, we’ve highlighted five pre-tax benefit services and resources to keep your stress levels low and your health levels high. Savings If you have a pre-tax benefit account like a Flexible Spending Account , Health Savings Account , or Commuter Benefit Account , you’re already ahead of the game.

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Utilizing Pre-Tax Benefits to Prioritize Health in 2023

Benefit Resource Inc.

If you’re in the 70% of people who have health-related goals for 2023, let’s take a look at how pre-tax benefits can help set goals and prioritize your health this year and beyond. Add In Pre-Tax Benefits. Plus, any interest earned on the account is tax free and the money is ALWAYS yours! Set SMART Goals.

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