by Paula Kennedy, EA | Sep 28, 2022 | Blog, Tax
Now that fall is officially here, it’s a good time to start taking steps that may lower your tax bill for this year and next. One of the first planning steps is to ascertain whether you’ll take the standard deduction or itemize deductions for 2022. Many taxpayers...
by Ryan Burke, CPA, MSF | Sep 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
High-income taxpayers face two special taxes — a 3.8% net investment income tax (NIIT) and a 0.9% additional Medicare tax on wage and self-employment income. Here’s an overview of the taxes and what they may mean for you. 3.8% NIIT This tax applies, in addition to...
by Paula Kennedy, EA | Jun 22, 2020 | Tax
It’s often difficult for married couples to save as much as they need for retirement when one spouse doesn’t work outside the home — perhaps so that spouse can take care of children or elderly parents. In general, an IRA contribution is allowed only if a taxpayer has...
by Paula Kennedy, EA | May 26, 2020 | COVID-19
The economic impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is unprecedented and many taxpayers with a student loan have been hard hit. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act contains some assistance to borrowers with federal student loans. Notably,...
by Paula Kennedy, EA | May 26, 2020 | COVID-19
Nearly everyone has heard about the Economic Impact Payments (EIPs) that the federal government is sending to help mitigate the effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The IRS reports that in the first four weeks of the program, 130 million individuals...
