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Basics of Tax-Efficient Investing

Money Talk

This phrase was designed to encourage investors to buy tax-free municipal bonds that provide a higher after-tax return than higher-yielding taxable bonds. In a more general way, the advertisement was also promoting the concept of tax-efficient investing. no tax for New Jersey residents on a New Jersey-issued bond).

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Is relocation reimbursement taxable? How to assess tax liability for employee relocation

Business Management Daily

Expenses that could previously be deducted on an employee’s tax return may no longer qualify, and relocation benefits that previously could be paid out without counting towards a taxpayer’s income may now result in higher tax liabilities. Can employees deduct their moving expenses? What is a relocation reimbursement?

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An Introduction to IRMAA

Money Talk

Many are middle income taxpayers who diligently saved and invested for 4-5 decades in tax-advantaged plans. If your first thought when you hear the word “Irma” is a kindly older relative (the name was popular generations ago) or a powerful category 5 hurricane in 2017, this post will bring you up to speed about the “other IRMAA.”

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Colin Godfrey: Supreme Court ruling on unlawful wages deduction from unpaid or underpaid holiday pay

Employee Benefits

In a judgment that will be welcomed, the Supreme Court has determined that, in a claim by an employee for an unlawful deduction of wages arising from unpaid or underpaid holiday pay , a series of deductions will not be broken by a gap of three months or more. This will usually be as a claim for an unlawful deduction from wages.

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Top Tax Tips for France

Global People Strategist

France is one of the most highly taxed countries in the world. In fact, France achieved the title of the highest taxed county in the European Union in 2017 and 2018. France is a welfare state, so naturally, it needs funds (to offer amenities and benefits) that are paid by the taxes of its French residents. Income tax.

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The Impact of Indexing: 13 Real World Examples

Money Talk

Income Tax Changes - Each year, income ranges for federal marginal tax brackets are indexed for inflation. The IRS publishes tables with the income ranges for four filing status categories and seven tax rates that currently range from 10% to 37%. Estate and Gift Tax Exemption - The exemption amount in 2022 will be $12.06

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Financial tips for your LGBTQ+ community

Employee Benefits

LGBTQ individuals are also less likely to have a savings account and less likely to own stocks or mutual funds than the general population, according to a 2017 Prudential report. Married individuals can file jointly to receive a combined standard deduction of $27,700.

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