Archived Posts: Tax preparation

Tax Tips for August 2025

Tax Tips for August 2025

Click on the links below to jump to each section in this article: Timing a Roth IRA Conversion There's No Advantage to Last-Minute Tax Return Filing Bonus Depreciation Gets a Reprieve   Timing a Roth IRA Conversion Now might be a good time for some taxpayers to convert their traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. Traditional IRA withdrawals are taxed and, if taken early, may be subject to penalties. Also, required minimum distributions (RMDs) must be taken starting at age 73 (or 75 if you won’t...

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Tax Preparation vs. Tax Planning

Tax Preparation vs. Tax Planning

Many people assume tax planning is the same as tax preparation, but the two are quite different. Let's take a closer look: What is Tax Preparation? Tax preparation is the process of preparing and filing a tax return. Generally, it is a one-time event that culminates in signing your return and finding out whether you owe the IRS money or will be receiving a refund. For most people, tax preparation involves one or two trips to your accountant (CPA), generally around tax time (i.e., between...

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