Explore, Learn, and Master Your Taxes
Simplify the complex world of taxes and finance with insights, tips, and strategies from a team of tax experts and financial enthusiasts
Take Advantage of the New RMD Rules
Retirement account owners are seeing some exciting changes regarding required minimum distributions or RMDs. Recent legislation has provided more flexibility and options for managing RMDs from 401(k)s, IRAs and other accounts. If you'...
Saving for the Future: Why Saving Accounts Beat Other Options
A savings account can be your financial best friend - if you know how to properly leverage it. While the interest earned is taxable, savings accounts offer security and flexibility that is hard to beat with other o...
Make the Most of Your 401(k) in 2024
As 2024 ramps up, now is the perfect time to evaluate how your 401(k) plan can help you reach your long-term financial goals. While the standard advice is to contribute as much as possible, the “max out your 401(k)” approach ...
Navigating Quarterly Estimated Taxes
Quarterly estimated taxes are payments made four times a year by individuals whose income isn’t subject to regular withholding. This typically includes self-employed individuals, freelancers, independent contractors, and those wit...
Incorporating Your Business: Tax Benefits and Considerations
Incorporating your business involves legally declaring it as a separate entity from its owners. This process provides various benefits, including limited liability protection, potential tax advantages, and increa...
Maximizing Deductions for Home Office Expenses
Working from home has become increasingly common, making it essential to understand how to maximize deductions for home office expenses. The IRS allows taxpayers who use part of their home exclusively and regularly for busines...
Understanding and Maximizing Education Tax Benefits
Education tax benefits are designed to help reduce the financial burden of higher education costs for students and their families. These benefits come in the form of credits, deductions, and savings plans, which can signi...
Tax Benefits of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a tax-advantaged savings account designed for individuals with high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) to save for medical expenses. HSAs offer several tax benefits that make them an attractive o...
Tax Considerations for Business Use of Personal Vehicles
Many business owners and self-employed individuals use their personal vehicles for business purposes. While this can provide convenience and flexibility, it's essential to understand the tax implications of using...