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Useful Information from 2022 Webinars- Part 2

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Below are seven information tidbits that caught my eye: Defensive Investing- Financial markets were volatile in 2022 and, for a while, “there was no (good) place to hide.” Tax Planning - Until 12/31/25, taxes are “on sale.” There are only two ways to reduce taxes: 1. When the government lowers tax rates.

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Useful Information “Nuggets” From 2023 Webinars

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Below are 12 nuggets of information that I gleaned from 2023 webinars: Getting Going- Some people procrastinate on saving for financial goals because goals seem too big and intimidating. Tax Uncertainty - The tax code is written in pencil. This adds a sense of urgency to tax planning strategies such as Roth IRA conversions.

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Preparing for Your Tax Preparer

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With income tax season well underway, many people are getting ready to see a tax preparer to get their 2023 income tax return prepared and filed before April 15, 2024. Some may have a long-standing tax pro while others are selecting a tax preparer for the first time. About half of U.S. About half of U.S.

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Year-End Tax Moves to Save Money

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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. tax-deferred retirement plan contributions and charitable gifting) are already accounted for.

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How to Keep Personal Information Safe

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Below are seven suggestions to protect private information and reduce your chances of becoming a fraud victim: Practice Cyber Hygiene - Successful fraudsters successfully reach victims through their “weakest link.” It might be something as simple as a weak password or someone revealing TMI (too much information) online.

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Tax-Deferred Retirement Savings Plans in Later Life

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One of the niche audiences for my business, Money Talk , is older adults grappling with financial issues such as creation of a retirement “paycheck,” paying taxes on required minimum distributions (RMDs), and simplifying financial accounts. Tax-free accounts (e.g., Tax-free accounts (e.g., Tax-deferred accounts (e.g.,

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Ten Tips for Tax Withholding on Multiple Income Streams

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A big concern of people with multiple income streams is adequate tax withholding. Nobody want to pay the IRS tax underpayment penalty, which is 0.5% of the amount owed for each month or partial month of unpaid taxes. mutual fund dividend and capital gain distributions), and tax withholding. In other instances (e.g.,

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