While 2020 winds down, there is still time to reduce your tax burden. Here are six ideas that can save money for most of us. 1. Leverage pre-tax savings. Take advantage of opportunities to set aside income on a pre-tax basis. This includes; Participation in your employer's retirement savings program. Fully funding Health Savings
This is a friendly reminder to inform your payroll administrator to add any accident, dental, vision, hospital, long-term care, and health insurance premiums paid by the company and personal use of employer’s vehicles to your last paycheck of the year. Failure to properly report S-Corp health insurance can result in a penalty. You can
The IRS recently announced key tax figures for 2021, using information based on the Consumer Price Index published by the Department of Labor. Use these early figures to start developing your tax strategies for next year. Tax Brackets: There are currently seven tax brackets ranging from 0 percent to 37 percent. Each of the
As important tax records start filling mailboxes, how can you make sure your tax preparation goes smoothly and efficiently this year? Here are some tips. Keep it all in one place. It seems obvious, but how often have you found yourself going through piles of paper looking for that elusive 1099 tax form or
A common misconception in tax filing has been that if you use the Standard Deduction versus itemizing your deductions you now have few additional benefits available to reduce your tax bill. This is often not the case. Standard or Itemize? Every taxpayer can take the Standard Deduction to reduce their income. However, if your
One of the more popular provisions in the tax code is the $250,000 capital gain exclusion ($500,000 for a married couple) of any profit made when selling your home. As long as you follow the rules, most home sales transactions are not a taxable event. But what if the tax law is changed? What
There's usually an element of relief after your annual tax return has been filed. But what do you do if you find an error on your tax return? Should you always file an amended return? Here are some things to consider. Errors in the IRS's favor Errors discovered that lead to an additional tax
The Social Security Administration announced a 1.3 percent boost to monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for 2021. The increase is based on the rise in the Consumer Price Index over the past 12 months ending in September 2020. For those contributing to Social Security through wages, the potential maximum income
Does your paycheck look a little higher than normal? If so, it could be a tax trap. The Problem A payroll tax holiday effective September 1 was recently signed via a presidential executive order. Payroll tax holidays typically provide forgiveness of Social Security and Medicare taxes that are normally withheld from your paycheck. This
How many times have you seen this legal disclaimer? Unfortunately, all too often taxpayers do not follow this advice and then must pay the price with an unnecessarily high tax bill. Here are some of the most common situations that can save you money by seeking advice before you act. Getting married Selling a