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CERTAIN CHARITABLE DONATIONS ALLOW YOU TO AVOID TAXABLE IRA WITHDRAWALS
If you’re a philanthropic individual who is also obligated to take required minimum distributions (RMDs) from a traditional IRA, you may want to consider a tax-saving strategy. Certain charitable donations allow you to avoid taxable IRA withdrawals. It involves making a qualified charitable distribution (QCD). HOW IT WORKS To reap
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GET READY FOR THE 2023 GIFT TAX RETURN DEADLINE
Did you make large gifts to your children, grandchildren or others last year? If so, it’s important to determine if you’re required to file a
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UPDATE ON IRS EFFORTS TO COMBAT QUESTIONABLE EMPLOYEE RETENTION TAX CREDIT (ERTC) CLAIMS
Did you donate to charity last year? Acknowledgment letters from the charities you gave to may have already shown up in your mailbox. But if
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FILING JOINTLY OR SEPARATELY AS A MARRIED COUPLE: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
When you file your tax return, a tax filing status must be chosen. This status is used to determine your standard deduction, tax rates, eligibility
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3 COMMON FORMS OF INSURANCE FRAUD (AND HOW BUSINESSES CAN FIGHT BACK)
Businesses of all shapes and sizes are well-advised to buy various forms of insurance to manage operational risks. But insurance itself is far from risk-free.
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IF YOU GAVE TO CHARITY IN 2023, CHECK TO SEE THAT YOU HAVE SUBSTANTIATION
Did you donate to charity last year? Acknowledgment letters from the charities you gave to may have already shown up in your mailbox. But if
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DEFER A CURRENT TAX BILL WITH A LIKE-KIND EXCHANGE
If you’re interested in selling commercial or investment real estate that has appreciated significantly, one way to defer a tax bill on the gain is
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ANSWERS TO YOUR TAX SEASON QUESTIONS
The IRS announced it will open the 2024 individual income tax return filing season on January 29. That’s when the tax agency will begin accepting
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THE STANDARD BUSINESS MILEAGE RATE WILL BE GOING UP SLIGHTLY IN 2024
The optional standard business mileage rate used to calculate the deductible cost of operating an automobile for business will be going up by 1.5 cents per
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IT’S POSSIBLE (BUT NOT EASY) TO CLAIM A MEDICAL EXPENSE TAX DEDUCTION
One of your New Year’s resolutions may be to pay more attention to your health. Of course, that may cost you. Can you deduct your