You’ve hit your 40s or 50s, and suddenly, retirement doesn’t feel like a distant mirage. It’s real. The countdown is on. But here’s the good news: You’re in a prime position to play catch-up and fortify your future, using smart tax…
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The Role of Beneficiaries
Life Events That Necessitate Updates
Why Regular Reviews Are Essential
The Complexity of Naming a Trust as a Beneficiary
In the realm of estate planning, naming beneficiaries is…
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The dreaded moment arrives: you check your mail, and there it is—a letter from the IRS. Your heart sinks. What could it be? A mistake? A penalty? A request for missing information?
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. During filing…
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Social Security Number
Child Tax Credit
Child and Dependent Care Credit
Adoption Tax Credit
Earned Income Tax Credit
Credit for Other Dependents
American Opportunity Tax Credit
Lifetime Learning…
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Accelerate Business Expenses
Review and Adjust Payroll
Manage Inventory and Cost of Goods Sold
Optimize Retirement Contributions
Charitable Contributions
Business Advertising
Filing Obligations and…
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Retirement is your reward for a lifetime of hard work, but keeping more of your savings in retirement requires strategy. Many Baby Boomers unknowingly leave tax dollars on the table by missing out on tax-savvy moves. You’ve built up a lifetime…
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Itemizing Deductions and Medical Expenses
Prepaying Property Taxes
Charitable Contributions and Bunching Deductions
Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)
Did You Know You Can Make Charitable Deductions…
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As 2024 winds down, tax professionals are gearing up to prepare and reconcile client accounts for the year ahead. QuickBooks Online (QBO) offers tools to simplify this process, helping business owners wrap up year-end details and ensure their…
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If you’re running a subscription-based business, you’re in the game of recurring revenue—a model full of potential for steady income but also some unique challenges. The lifeblood of your business is cash flow, and keeping it steady can…
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If you’re the driving force behind a small or medium-sized business, you know that cash flow is the lifeline of your operations. Yet, in the daily whirlwind, an incredible opportunity often gets overlooked—tax credits. These aren’t just…
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The Retirement Catch-Up Plan: Maximize Tax Savings in Your 40s and 50s
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