For the 2019 tax year, the IRS has introduced the new Form 1040-SR (U.S. Tax Return for Seniors). Congress required the IRS to develop a new form that was simpler and easier for senior taxpayers. The IRS responded with a new Form 1040-SR. What you need...
Tax diversification is the practice of saving for retirement through a variety of retirement vehicles with different tax treatments. Instead of putting all your eggs in one basket, you spread your savings out among types of accounts to minimize your tax bill as much as...
Should I Pay Off My Mortgage Before I Retire? Paying off your home mortgage before you retire is a major financial achievement, but you don't necessarily have to eliminate all housing debt in order to retire well. Low mortgage interest rates mean it can make financial...
My father died and I am the executor. What do I do? When this question gets asked of me, my client is typically in a panic. I do not know of many who relish the job of executor, no matter how prepared you may be. Family...
There’s still time to shave a few bucks off your 2019 tax bill — if you act quickly. The 2018 tax season came with harsh lessons for some taxpayers who didn’t properly adjust their plans for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This overhaul of the tax...
Relocating for retirement and trimming the budget line for taxes are among the many tasks pre-retirees and retirees have on their to-do lists. Many people consider checking off both items by moving to a state with low taxes or tax breaks that specifically benefit older...
Hastily exiting your career before the time is right can have a lasting negative impact on your retirement. Apprehensive workers unsure if it’s time to retire might benefit from one more year of work. If there is any doubt about your ability to retire, consider...
It makes sense that so many business owners are nervous about filing their taxes. There are endless ways the process can go wrong – and no one wants to have the IRS come knocking. Unfortunately, it’s often small businesses that submit incorrectly prepared returns. Think about...
Many owners of private companies have been leery of operating as a regular C corporation. If you make that choice, you will be exposed to double-taxation of business income. First, a corporate income tax applies to the company’s profits. Second, any dividends that pass to you...
“We both claim single and zero, why do we still owe?” There is a common misconception that married couples are always subject to favorable tax treatment over those who file Single. While this is the case in most situations, it’s quite common that married couples can face...