Before 2019 comes to a close, take some time to review these essential items to ensure you are not missing something that could cause tax trouble when you file your tax return: 1. Take required minimum distributions (RMDs). If you are age 70½ or older, you need...
The IRS recently announced key tax figures for 2020, using information based on the Consumer Price Index published by the Department of Labor. Use these early figures to start developing your tax strategies for next year. Tax Brackets: There are currently seven...
Here are five tax saving ideas that can be used by most taxpayers. But act soon, there’s not much time left until our tax year comes to an end. 1 Make late-year charitable donations. Consider making donations with appreciated stock you have owned over one...
Tax identification theft is becoming all too common. Victims know how frustrating the experience can be. Thankfully, the IRS is willing to help. The frustration If you are a victim of IRS identity theft, your first instinct is to find out what was filed and who...
The Social Security Administration announced a 1.6 percent boost to monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for 2020. The increase is based on the rise in the Consumer Price Index over the past 12 months ending in September 2019. ...