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Real-World Tax Advice for Recent College Grads
You’ve earned the diploma; now it’s time to gain some tax savvy. Recent college graduates may have questions when planning for the 2025 tax year. For example, can your parents…
The high cost of worker misclassification: tax implications and risks
The consequences of misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor can be costly. The business could be liable for back taxes (including the employee’s shares of unpaid payroll and income…
Tax Gains and Losses: Know Your Options When Selling Securities
Today’s turbulent markets may present opportunities for tax-savvy investors to strategically harvest capital gains and losses to improve their overall tax outcomes. However, calculating the shares’ tax basis can become…
Tax Options for Vacation Home Owners Who Want to Sell
With property values soaring in many beach, mountain and other destinations, some vacation home owners are contemplating selling their properties. If your vacation home’s value has significantly increased, how can…
Dont Let Quarterly Estimated Tax Payment Obligations Catch You Off Guard
If you’re self-employed, run your own small business, or have rental or investment income, quarterly estimated taxes might be one of your biggest tax blind spots. Missing a payment or…
5 Tips to Help Tackle Trumps Tariffs
A new chapter in global trade has begun, but the rules are still unfolding. As global trade negotiations continue and sweeping new tariffs take hold, uncertainty looms. How will tariffs…
New SIMPLE Contribution Rules Cause Confusion
Don’t let the name “SIMPLE” mislead you navigating the new retirement plan rules can feel like finding your way through a maze. While there’s still time to establish a SIMPLE…
An HSA Can Help Fund Your Retirement
A Health Savings Account (HSA) isn’t just for today’s doctor visits. It can also be a powerful retirement savings tool with multiple advantages. Use it to cover rising health care…
Gift Wrap Your 2025 RMDs to Charity
If you’re over 70 and looking for a tax-smart way to support your favorite causes, qualified charitable distributions from your IRA might be the answer. This strategy lets you donate…
Small Business Owners: Beware of Common Payroll Blunders
Is it time for your business to shift payroll management responsibilities to an outside payroll professional? Or do you handle this task in-house? Small businesses often struggle with administering payroll…