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Tax Tips for December 2024

Tax Tips for December 2024

Click on the links below to jump to each section in this article: Not Every Disaster Allows for a Casualty Loss Tax Deduction Don't Miss This Important Deadline Business Gifts: What's the Tax Treatment?   Not Every Disaster Allows for a Casualty Loss Tax Deduction Many Americans have become victims of natural disasters in 2024. Wherever you live, unexpected disasters may cause damage to your home or personal property, creating a “personal casualty loss.” This is defined as damage from a...

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Tax Tips for December 2024

Tax Tips for October 2024

Click on the links below to jump to each section in this article: An IRA Withdrawal Strategy with Tax-Reducing Power Factoring the QBI Deduction into Year-End Tax Planning for Your Business Added Protection for Your Personal and Financial Information   An IRA Withdrawal Strategy with Tax-Reducing Power As the year winds to a close, your chance to lower your 2024 tax bill also winds down. If you’re age 70½ or older, you may want to make a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) from your...

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Tax Tips for December 2024

Tax Tips for September 2024

Click on the links below to jump to each section in this article: Medicare Premiums may Lead to Tax Savings Don't Wait Until the Last Minute to File Your Extended Return! An Employee Benefit with Possible Magnetic Power   Medicare Premiums may Lead to Tax Savings If you pay premiums for Medicare health insurance, you may be able to combine them with other qualifying expenses and claim them as an itemized deduction for medical expenses on your tax return. This includes amounts for...

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Tax Tips for December 2024

Tax Tips for August 2024

Click on the links below to jump to each section in this article: Using an IRA Withdrawal for a Qualified Home Purchase Get a Jump on Tax Planning How to Deduct Business Travel   Using an IRA Withdrawal for a Qualified Home Purchase Purchasing a home is an expensive proposition that leaves many would-be buyers feeling cash strapped. If that’s you, you might be thinking about taking some money out of your traditional IRA to help fund the purchase. But should you? Afterall, a 10% penalty...

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Federal Tax Deadline Extended To May 17

Federal Tax Deadline Extended To May 17

The federal income tax filing due date for individual taxpayers, including individuals who pay self-employment tax, has been extended to Monday, May 17, 2021, for the 2020 tax year. There is no need to file any forms to qualify for this automatic federal tax filing and payment relief. Individual taxpayers will automatically avoid interest and penalties on the taxes paid by May 17; however, penalties, interest, and additions to tax will begin to accrue on any remaining unpaid balances as of May...

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