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Why you might want to file early and answers to other tax season questions

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January 24, 2023 , ,

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The IRS announced it opened the 2023 individual income tax return filing season on January 23. That’s when the agency began accepting and processing 2022 tax year returns. Even if you typically don’t file until much closer to the mid-April deadline (or you file for an extension), consider filing earlier this year. The reason is you can potentially protect yourself from tax identity theft.

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Renting to a relative? Watch out for tax traps

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December 27, 2022

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If you own a home and rent it to a relative, you may be surprised to find out there could be tax consequences.

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Selling stock by year-end? Watch out for the wash sale rule

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December 13, 2022

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If you’re thinking about selling stock shares at a loss to offset gains that you’ve realized during 2022, it’s important to watch out for the “wash sale” rule.

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Answers to your questions about taking withdrawals from IRAs

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December 6, 2022 ,

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As you may know, you can’t keep funds in your traditional IRA indefinitely. You have to start taking withdrawals from a traditional IRA (including a SIMPLE IRA or SEP IRA) when you reach age 72.
The rules for taking required minimum distributions (RMDs) are complicated, so here are some answers to frequently asked questions.

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Strategies for investors to cut taxes as year-end approaches

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November 29, 2022 , , ,

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The overall stock market has been down during 2022 but there have been some bright spots. As year-end approaches, consider making some moves to make the best tax use of paper losses and actual losses from your stock market investments.

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Year-end giving to charity or loved ones

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November 22, 2022

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The holiday season is here and many people plan to donate to their favorite charities or give money or assets to their loved ones before the end of the year. Here are the basic tax rules involved in these transactions.

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How savings bonds are taxed

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November 15, 2022 ,

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Many people have savings bonds that were purchased many years ago. Perhaps they were given to your children as gifts or maybe you bought them yourself. You may wonder how the interest you earn is taxed. And if they reach final maturity, what action do you need to take to ensure there’s no loss of interest or unanticipated tax consequences?

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Adopting a child? Bring home a tax break too

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November 8, 2022 , ,

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Two tax benefits are available to offset the expenses of adopting a child. In 2022, adoptive parents may be able to claim a credit against their federal tax for up to $14,890 of “qualified adoption expenses” for each child. This will increase to $15,950 in 2023. That’s a dollar-for-dollar reduction of tax.

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You may be liable for “nanny tax” for all types of domestic workers

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October 25, 2022 , , , ,

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You’ve probably heard of the “nanny tax.” But even if you don’t employ a nanny, it may apply to you. Hiring a house cleaner, gardener or other household employee (who isn’t an independent contractor) may make you liable for federal income and other taxes. You may also have state tax obligations.

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