Personal Finance

Where’s my Tax Refund?
As millions of people file their 2025 tax returns, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers to use the Where’s My Refund? tool on IRS.gov to confirm receipt of their return and track a refund.…
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Twelve Scams to Look Out For
Each year, the IRS releases its Dirty Dozen list to warn taxpayers about common scams that threaten personal and financial information. These schemes target individuals, businesses, and even tax professionals…
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IRS Modernizes Payments by Transitioning to Fully Electronic Methods
The Executive Order 14247, signed March 25, 2025, directs the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service to transition federal payments to fully electronic methods. The goal is to…
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Retirement Account Tax Adjustments for Year 2026
The IRS has announced important cost-of-living adjustments for the 2026 tax/plan year that will impact several retirement plan limits. These changes are designed to help employees keep pace with inflation…
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4th Quarter Estimates due January 15, 2026
The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers who pay estimated taxes that they have until January 15th to make their payment for the 4th quarter of tax year 2025 without penalty. Who needs to make a…
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Insight: The Top 5 Reasons You Should Be Using Tax Caddy
TaxCaddy is a software program designed to make gathering tax documents and sharing them with your tax professional a breeze. But why take our word for it? Here are the top 5 reasons YOU should be using…
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Insight: Smart Strategies for Family Business Finance
At Haefele Flanagan, we’ve worked alongside family businesses for decades and we know that running one takes more than hard work and good intentions. It takes planning, clarity, and the confidence that…
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Three Smart Year-End Giving Moves to Keep your Tax Benefit
With major tax changes in play from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), now is the time to review year-end charitable planning. Certain OBBBA provisions take effect in 2026 and could reduce the tax…
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Year-End Tax and Financial Planning for Individuals
As year-end approaches, now is the ideal time to review your financial picture and take steps to capture available tax savings. With new tax legislation, economic shifts, and evolving personal circumstances…
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IRS Announces New Tax Brackets under OBBBA
The IRS has released its official 2026 inflation adjustments, outlining new tax brackets, standard deduction increases, and several important updates that will affect both individuals and businesses.These…
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