Buying a home can be difficult and expensive. Thankfully, there are tax breaks that can help you in your quest to become a homeowner, and also assist you with the mortgage and maintenance. Our tax experts have put together a list which can provide great savings for those who qualify. Using 401(k) or IRA funds
Retirement Plan Limits Rise for 2024 and IRA Contributions Continue Until Tax Deadline
Have you heard the good news? The IRS announced late last year that the amount individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans in 2024 has increased to $23,000, up from $22,500 for 2023. The catch-up contribution limit for aged 50 and over remains at $7,500. This means if you are 50 yrs or older you
2024 Federal Income Tax Brackets and Rates
It’s never too early to start planning ahead to save money on taxes. The new inflation adjustments just announced are for tax year 2024, for which taxpayers will file tax returns in early 2025. With the brackets rising, some clients may get larger paychecks after taxes in 2024 as their effective rates go down for
TAX PLANNING MAY MEAN YOU KEEP MORE OF WHAT YOU MAKE
Making more money does not always have to mean paying more taxes, but you do need a plan, and more than just a prediction. Whether you are an individual or a business owner, don’t wait till yearend like most folks, when it is generally too late to do much, focus on what you can do
SECURE 2.0 Act Pros and Cons, Winners and Losers
Americans simply aren’t saving enough for retirement. Retirement plans are one of the top benefits you can offer to your employees. And thanks to incentives for employers in the SECURE 2.0 ACT there has never been a better time to start a retirement plan, creating a positive impact on employees and help make saving for
April 2023 Brings RMD Deadline For Many
RMDs are usually made at year end, but folks who turned 72 years old in 2022 are now covered by a new rule that allows the first required minimum distribution to be delayed until April 1st of 2023. For all years following the first year, RMDs have to be made by December 31st. So if
Retirement Plan Limits Rise for 2023 and IRA Contributions Continue Thru April 18th
Have you heard the good news? The IRS announced late last year that individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans in 2023 has increased to $22,500, up from $20,500 for 2022. The catch-up contribution limit for aged 50 and over is increased to $7,500, up from $6,500. This means if you are 50 yrs or
Inflation Adjustments a Silver Lining for Tax Breaks, Deductions, & Retirement Accounts
Inflation is running rampant right now. Fortunately, the IRS takes inflation seriously and does its part to ease the sting to your wallet by making cost-of-living (COLA) adjustments every year. Not all sections of the Internal Revenue Code are tied to inflation but, the IRS takes a look at these numbers and, when warranted, adjusts
Inflation Has A Silver Lining For 401(k)s And Social Security
The IRS is boosting how much Americans can plow into their 401(k) plans due to a surge in inflation, and along with that extending a 9% cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security benefits in 2023, the highest percentage increase since 1981. The contribution limits for the popular tax-deferred retirement savings accounts will rise by $2,000 to
Rebalancing Your Portfolio According To Your Age And Priorities
Portfolio rebalancing according to your age and goals is really all about asset allocation. At different stages in your life, your financial concerns shift and so you look for your investment strategy and portfolio to shift too – from growth to income – as you get older. During these uncertain economic times, with market volatility,
