by Paula Kennedy, EA | Nov 30, 2023 | Blog, Tax
If you have a tax-saving flexible spending account (FSA) with your employer to help pay for health or dependent care expenses, there’s an important date coming up. You may have to use the money in the account by year-end or you’ll lose it (unless your employer has a...
by Paula Kennedy, EA | Oct 12, 2023 | Blog, Tax, Uncategorized
Many Americans own a vacation home or aspire to purchase one. If you own a second home in a waterfront community, in the mountains or in a resort area, you may want to rent it out for part of the year. The tax implications of these transactions can be complicated. It...
by Paula Kennedy, EA | Sep 20, 2023 | Tax, Uncategorized
With the escalating cost of health care, many people are looking for a more cost-effective way to pay for it. For eligible individuals, a Health Savings Account (HSA) offers a tax-favorable way to set aside funds (or have an employer do so) to meet future medical...
by Paula Kennedy, EA | Aug 30, 2023 | Tax, Uncategorized
Many homeowners across the country have seen their home values increase in recent years. According to the National Association of Realtors, the median price of existing homes sold in July of 2023 rose 1.9% over July of 2022 after a couple years of much higher...
by Paula Kennedy, EA | Aug 24, 2023 | Blog, Tax, Uncategorized
If your employer provides life insurance, you probably find it to be a desirable fringe benefit. However, if group term life insurance is part of your benefits package, and the coverage is higher than $50,000, there may be undesirable income tax implications. You’re...