Personal Finance
Super-Catch-Up Retirement Contributions
Starting in 2025, the SECURE 2.0 Act allows eligible participants who are ages sixty to sixty-three to make “super-catch-up contributions” of up to the greater of: $10,000, or 150 percent of the regular…
Continue ReadingTransition Relief for Third-Party Settlement Organizations
The Internal Revenue Service issued Notice 2024-85 PDF providing transition relief for third-party settlement organizations (TPSOs), also known as payment apps and online marketplaces, regarding transactions…
Continue Reading4th Quarter Estimates due January 15, 2025
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 2024 without penalty. Who needs to make a…
Continue ReadingEligible IRA Owners can Donate More to Charity in 2024
The Internal Revenue Service reminds individual retirement arrangement (IRA) owners age 70½ and older that they can make up to $105,000 in tax-free charitable donations during 2024 through qualified charitable…
Continue ReadingYear-end Tax and Financial Planning for Individuals
As we close out 2024, now is the time to review your tax and financial strategies and explore opportunities to reduce your tax burden and bolster your future savings. With a new administration incoming…
Continue ReadingHurricane Updates: IRS Tax Related Assistance and Warning about Charity Scams
In the wake of the devastating hurricanes that have ravaged Florida and the Southeast in recent weeks, the Internal Revenue Service warned about charity scams and reassured victims that it stands ready…
Continue ReadingSmart Savings: 529 Plan to Roth IRA
The SECURE 2.0 Act, passed at the end of 2022, introduced over 100 measures aimed at enhancing American savings. Among these is a provision allowing up to $35,000 in unused funds from a Sec. 529 education…
Continue ReadingElection 2024: Overview of Tax Policies
Tax policy has emerged as a central topic in the 2024 US presidential election because it directly affects the financial well-being of individuals, businesses, and the overall economy. It not only determines…
Continue ReadingIRS Relief Now available to Hurricane Debby Victims
The Internal Revenue Service announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in five states affected by Hurricane Debby. Affected taxpayers in South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida, Georgia, and…
Continue ReadingEstimated Quarterly Taxes due September 16th
The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers who pay estimated taxes that the deadline to pay their third quarter tax liability is September 16th. Taxpayers may have to pay estimated tax if the amount…
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