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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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3 TYPES OF INTERNAL BENCHMARKING REPORTS FOR BUSINESSES
As each year winds to a close, owners of established businesses can count on having plenty of at least one thing: information. They have another
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CAN YOU DEDUCT STUDENT LOAN INTEREST ON YOUR TAX RETURN?
If you have family members with disabilities, there may be a tax-advantaged way to save for their needs — without having them lose eligibility for
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RECEIVE MORE THAN $10,000 IN CASH AT YOUR BUSINESS? HERE’S WHAT YOU MUST DO
If you have family members with disabilities, there may be a tax-advantaged way to save for their needs — without having them lose eligibility for
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DISABLED FAMILY MEMBERS MAY BE ABLE TO BENEFIT FROM ABLE ACCOUNTS
If you have family members with disabilities, there may be a tax-advantaged way to save for their needs — without having them lose eligibility for
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STATE ESTATE & INHERITANCE TAXES FOR 2023
In 2023, the federal estate tax exemption increased to $12.92 million for individuals or $25.84 million for married couples. Due to the high amount of
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1040 ELECTRONIC TAX ORGANIZER
In an effort to enhance our client’s experience and improve efficiency, we are implementing a new software: CCH Axcess – Client Collaboration. This electronic tax
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COULD YOUR BUSINESS BENEFIT FROM INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORTING?
When many business owners see the term “financial reporting,” they immediately think of their year-end financial statements. And, indeed, properly prepared financial statements generated at
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POCKET A TAX BREAK FOR MAKING ENERGY-EFFICIENT HOME IMPROVEMENTS
An estimated 190 million Americans have been under heat advisory alerts, according to the National Weather Service. That may have spurred you to think about
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MOVING MOM OR DAD INTO A NURSING HOME? 5 POTENTIAL TAX IMPLICATIONS
More than a million Americans live in a nursing home, according to various reports. If you have a parent entering one, you’re probably not thinking