by briesterer | Feb 6, 2023 | Financial Planning, Tax & Accounting
Are you wondering if there’s a hard and fast rule about what income is taxable and what income is not? The quick answer is that all income is taxable unless the law specifically excludes it. But as you might have guessed, there’s more to it than that....
by briesterer | Feb 3, 2023 | Financial Planning, Tax & Accounting
A taxpayer’s filing status defines the type of tax return form they should use when filing their taxes. Filing status can affect the amount of tax they owe, and it may even determine whether they need to file a tax return at all. As taxpayers get ready for the...
by briesterer | Feb 2, 2023 | Financial Planning, Tax & Accounting
When completing a tax return, taxpayers have two options: take the standard deduction or itemize their deductions. Most taxpayers use the option that gives them the lowest overall tax. Due to all the tax law changes in recent years, including increases to the standard...
by briesterer | Feb 1, 2023 | Financial Planning, Tax & Accounting
Everyone wants to save money on their taxes, and retirees and older adults are no exception. If you’re 50 or older, here are six tax tips that could help you do just that. 1. Standard Deduction for Seniors If you and your spouse are 65 or older and do not...
by briesterer | Jan 6, 2023 | Tax & Accounting
The $1.66 trillion Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, was signed into law on December 29, 2022, by President Biden. Included in the 4,155-page bill is the SECURE Act 2.0 of 2022, which contains a number of tax provisions relating to retirement. Let’s take a...
by briesterer | Jan 5, 2023 | Tax & Accounting
Here’s what small business owners need to know about tax law changes and inflation adjustments for the year ahead. Standard Mileage Rates In 2023, the rate for business miles driven is 65.5 cents, up 3 cents from the midyear increase setting the rate for the...
