by Paula Kennedy, EA | Dec 16, 2020 | Tax
You may be able to deduct some of your medical expenses, including prescription drugs, on your federal tax return. However, the rules make it hard for many people to qualify. But with proper planning, you may be able to time discretionary medical expenses to your...
by Paula Kennedy, EA | Dec 7, 2020 | Tax
If you own a business, you may wonder if you’re eligible to take the qualified business income (QBI) deduction. Sometimes this is referred to as the pass-through deduction or the Section 199A deduction. The QBI deduction: Is available to owners of sole...
by Paula Kennedy, EA | Dec 1, 2020 | Tax
As we approach the end of the year, it’s a good time to think about whether your business needs to buy business equipment and other depreciable property to cash in on depreciation tax savers. You may find benefits from the Section 179 depreciation tax deduction for...
by Paula Kennedy, EA | Nov 18, 2020 | Tax
Although planning is needed to help build the biggest possible nest egg in your traditional IRA (including a SEP-IRA and SIMPLE-IRA), it’s even more critical that you plan for withdrawals from these tax-deferred retirement vehicles. There are three areas where knowing...
by Paula Kennedy, EA | Nov 18, 2020 | Tax
Many people have Series EE savings bonds that were purchased many years ago. Perhaps they were given to your children as gifts or maybe you bought them yourself and put them away in a file cabinet or safe deposit box. You may wonder: How is the interest you earn on EE...
