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
IS A 1031 Exchange Right For You?
What is a 1031 Exchange? It is a way to leverage your gains. It allows sellers of investment or business-use real estate to defer paying capital gains, and depreciation recapture taxes, when they use the proceeds of the sale to purchase one or more additional pieces of investment or business-use real estate. IRS Code 1031
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
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
IRS Gone Crazy Over Crypto
Everyone who files a Form 1040, 1040-SR or 1040-NR will have to check one box, answering either yes or no to the digital asset question: “At any time during 2022, did you: receive (as a reward, award or payment for property or services); or sell, exchange, gift or otherwise dispose of a digital asset (or
Four Questions for Your Financial Advisor About Recession & Rising Prices
It’s time to be realistic about inflation and recession and the fact that it just got harder to achieve your financial goals. The Fed raised the federal funds rate this year, taking the percentage to new highs. To compare, it was near zero at the end of last year. High prices are eating into people’s
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,
Do Bear Markets Present A Potential Opportunity For Portfolios
“Fall Back” – but don’t drop the ball! The S&P is down more than 22% since the beginning of the year, landing it definitively in bear market territory. Historically, bear markets in the U.S. occur, on average, every 4.5 to 5 years, and while they are terrifying, they don’t last forever. In fact, the market
TIPS TO CUT YOUR CRYPTO TAXES
Of course there are strategies to minimize how much crypto tax you pay, the key is to understand how exactly crypto is taxed. Maybe you are planning on holding onto your Bitcoin forever – or just waiting for a better exit point. Before you hit the “sell” button, think about how you’re going to deal
Don’t Get Caught Making These Crypto Mistakes
As Elon Musk is rumored to have said: “Crypto is everything you don’t understand about finance combined with everything you don’t understand about computers.” In that vein, we decided to compile some tips to help keep your digital wallet safe. New crypto investors should avoid beginner blunders that can cost them. Savvy investors should not
