Eldercare Can Be a Medical Deduction
Many individuals are serving as care providers for elderly loved ones, such as parents or spouses, who cannot live independently. The cost of such care may be deductible as a medical expense.
Yours, Mine, and Ours: Financial Tips for Blended Families
Combining finances can be complicated for any couple, but the challenges become more complex the second time around, especially when children are involved. We provide some ideas to consider if you are combining households sometime soon.
The Gen Z Freelance Movement and the Tax and Bookkeeping Challenges That Come With It
Approximately 50% of all Gen Z respondents to one survey, engaged in freelance work of some kind. Bookkeeping and taxes present significant challenges to those choosing to go down this path.
How Taxes Impact Your Retirement-Income Strategy
Retirement might seem worry-free, but there can be challenges when managing their income, and how taxes affect them, including how taxes affect to Social Security and Medicare and when to tap taxable and tax-advantaged accounts.
When Should Young Adults Start Investing for Retirement?
As young adults embark on their first real job, get married, or start a family, they might want to make preparing for retirement a financial priority. The best time to start investing is now — for two key reasons: compounding and tax management.
Looking for Quick Cash? Try to Avoid Retirement Savings
If you find yourself looking for a quick source of cash, your retirement savings may look like a tempting option. However, if you are under age 59½ and withdraw money from a traditional IRA or qualified retirement account, you will likely pay both income tax and a 10% early-distribution tax on your federal return; your state may also charge an early-withdrawal penalty in addition to the regular state income tax.
The Tax-Filing Deadline Is Drawing Near
As a reminder, April 18, 2023 is the due date to either file a return and pay the taxes owed or file for an automatic extension—but remember, you still must pay an estimate of the taxes owed!
Social Security Offers Benefits from Birth Through Old Age
You may think of Social Security as just something for retired people. However, Social Security is with you throughout your entire life. We explain more!
Commonly Asked Tax Questions
Even if you have someone prepare your tax return for you, you should still understand the basic terms and concepts related to tax terminology. We define the key terms and answer some of the frequently asked questions!
The Benefits of Tax-Advantaged Savings Vehicles
Taxes can take a big bite out of your total investment returns, so it’s helpful to look for tax-advantaged strategies when building a portfolio. But keep in mind that investment decisions shouldn’t be driven solely by tax considerations; other factors to consider include the potential risk, the expected rate of return, and the quality of the investment.