What tax documents do I need and when should I expect them to be available?
Common tax forms and associated issue deadlines: With the start of a new year, we have the start of a new tax season. When preparing to file your taxes, you’ll need several important forms that...
What are a few financial steps to take before the end of the year?
Financial steps to consider taking before the end of the year: REVIEW YOUR ESTATE PLAN Regularly reviewing your estate plan is crucial to ensuring that it continues to reflect your wishes. Changes...
What are some year-end 2024 tax planning tips?
Last Minute Tax Planning Tips for 2024 As we approach the end of 2024, we wanted to share some helpful tips that could potentially reduce your 2024 income tax liability. Please discuss these tips...
What questions should you ask your aging parents or discuss with your children?
Having conversations within a family regarding financial and end-of-life topics is crucial. Open communication can alleviate anxiety for both parents and children. It can help parents feel supported...
Update: If I inherited an IRA, do I have to cash it out or take RMDs? What is the “10-Year Rule?”
Some of you may remember this question from our October 2022 newsletter. At that time, we were waiting for the IRS’ proposed regulations to be signed into law. On July 18, 2024, the IRS issued the...
How can I help set my grandchildren up for financial success without simply giving them cash?
As parents and grandparents, we are always looking for ways to help improve the lives of our families. For many of us, the importance of financial security for our children and grandchildren comes...
What tax planning strategies should I consider before the TCJA expires?
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) contains many provisions that have significantly changed the income tax landscape for our clients and is set to sunset, or expire, at the end of 2025. This means...
How do I prevent passwords from being compromised?
Have you ever had your password compromised? According to Norton, approximately 24 billion passwords were compromised in 2022. This can happen through hacking, phishing, or data breaches. In...
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