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Ten Tax Planning Tips for 2022

Money Talk

Now that 2021 income tax season has been over for a month and the dust has settled, it is time to start some serious tax planning for 2022. Planning now provides seven months to take action and/or implement changes to avoid a stressful “tax scramble” at the end of the year. assets that are taxed in different ways).

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Tax Planning Tools and Techniques

Money Talk

With 2022 income tax season well underway and almost three months already passed in 2023, now is an appropriate time to review some evergreen tax planning tools and techniques. For example, for married couples, the standard deduction is $27,700 in 2023 vs. $25,900 in 2022 and for individuals $13,850 vs. $12,950.

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Year-End Tax Moves to Save Money

Money Talk

As the year winds down so, too, does your opportunity to take proactive steps to reduce 2023 income tax due in April 2024 and, perhaps, taxes due in future years as well. Below are some money-saving tax planning strategies to consider. Year-to-Year Comparison - Once a draft 2023 tax return is prepared, compare it to 2022.

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Small business tax credits and deductions you should know about

Business Management Daily

Congress routinely showers small businesses with tax preferences. And now is the time to think about them, since the tax-filing deadlines for calendar-year corporate returns are fast approaching—March 15 for S corps and April 18 for C corps. But there is a difference between the two: Tax deductions reduce your taxable income.

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Four High Deductible Health Plan Mistakes to Avoid

InterWest Insurance Services

With more than half of all private sector employees enrolled in high-deductible health plans , it’s important that employers have in place certain protocols to ensure that they are a success. HSAs are tax-advantaged accounts that allow enrollees to save up to pay qualified medical expenses.

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Individual Retirement Accounts: What You Need to Know

Money Talk

The 2023 income tax filing deadline is only days away (April 15, 2024 in most of the U.S.). It will be a busy weekend for many taxpayers and tax preparers who are filing tax returns or tax filing extensions. money that has been taxed) and can be withdrawn at any time for any reason tax-free and penalty-free.

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Utilizing Pre-Tax Benefits to Prioritize Health in 2023

Benefit Resource Inc.

If you’re in the 70% of people who have health-related goals for 2023, let’s take a look at how pre-tax benefits can help set goals and prioritize your health this year and beyond. Add In Pre-Tax Benefits. Plus, any interest earned on the account is tax free and the money is ALWAYS yours! Set SMART Goals.