Looking Ahead to 2023 Taxes
With the holiday celebrations in the rear-view mirror and the New Year underway, now is the time to take a look at the changes this year that will impact your 2023 tax return.
Your Annual Reminder to File Worker 1099s
If you use contract workers to perform services for your business and pay them $600 or more for the year, you are required to issue each one a Form 1099-NEC after the end of the year to avoid facing the loss of the deduction for their labor and expenses.
Five Common Family Tax Mistakes
Are you renting a home from a relative? Have your parents given you a loan? We look at five common situations and the tax issues that can arise!
Investing as a Couple: Getting to Yes
If your holidays included a ring as a present—congratulations! However, disagreements about money are often a source of friction between couples. Learn how can you bridge that gap between your different styles of investing.
My spouse passed away—what filing status should I claim?
If you lost your spouse in 2022, you’re probably looking to rebuild and move forward in 2023. However, you still have 2022’s tax returns to tackle with several filing status choices to choose from.
Buying a Home
But buying a home can be stressful, especially when you’re buying one for the first time. Fortunately, knowing what to expect can make it a lot easier.
Three Ways to Help Simplify Your Finances
Over time, finances tend to get complicated, especially when you’re juggling multiple goals and accounts. Simplifying your finances may help free up more time to focus on your financial priorities.
The Inflation Experience Is Painful and Personal
Inflation is a sustained increase in prices that reduces the purchasing power of your money over time. According to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), inflation peaked at an annual rate of 9.1% in June 2022, the fastest pace since 1981, before ticking down to 7.7% in October.
Balancing Stocks and Bonds in One Fund
Maintaining an appropriate balance of stocks and bonds is one of the most fundamental concepts in constructing an investment portfolio. Balanced mutual funds attempt to follow a similar strategy, striving for a specific mix, such as 60% stocks and 40% bonds, within limits spelled out in the prospectus.
Tax Benefits for Holiday Family Employment
Along with the holidays comes a lot of extra work for many family-run businesses, which may require putting the kids to work and having a spouse help out over the busy time.