Social Security has released the COLA increase for 2024 and other important facts for the upcoming year. Medicare Part B costs will raise to $174.70, an increase of $9.80/month. Read all the changes on this fact sheet: social security 2024 fact sheet
Y0u may not be aware that there are credits up to $1200 for certain energy improvements. This will be available through 2033. 2023 expands this credit. It covers windows, doors, insulation, central air, hot water heaters and furnaces. Read the full IRS article to learn more.
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 made some changes to the Clean Vehicle Credit. This now expands to previously owned plug-in electric vehicles. It must be a "qualified manufacturer" You should search your vehicle make and model to see if it qualifies There are income limits set to qualify The credit is non-refundable meaning you [...]
Tax basics for setting up a business Starting a new business can seem overwhelming for new entrepreneurs or even seasoned professionals. The IRS has resources to help new business owners understand the tax responsibilities of running a business. Here are a few things any entrepreneur needs to do when starting their business. Choose a business structure The form [...]
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Why consider advanced tax planning and what can it do for you. My colleague, Antonio Lugo has put together a short video: WATCH VIDEO
Here is a sample of what forward tax planning can do for you! Joe Sample and Jane Sample 2022 - Forward Planning Tax Report
Tax planning doesn’t stop after a taxpayer files a tax return Just because a taxpayer filed a tax return doesn’t mean they should forget taxes until next year. What a taxpayer does now may affect the tax they owe or the refund they may receive next year. Here are some simple year-round tax planning [...]
Many people move during the summer. Taxpayers who are selling their home may qualify to exclude all or part of any gain from the sale from their income when filing their tax return. When selling a home, homeowners should think about: Ownership and use To claim the exclusion, the taxpayer must meet ownership and use tests. During the five-year [...]