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Saving for Education: Understanding 529 Plans

Saving for Education: Understanding 529 Plans

Many parents are looking for ways to save for their child's education, and a 529 Plan is an excellent way to do so. Even better is that thanks to the passage of tax reform legislation in 2017, 529 plans are now available to parents wishing to save for their child's...

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What Are Estimated Tax Payments?

What Are Estimated Tax Payments?

Estimated tax is the method used to pay tax on income not subject to withholding, such as income from self-employment, interest, dividends, alimony, and rent and gains from the sale of assets, prizes, and awards. You also may have to pay an estimated tax if the income...

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Changing Jobs? Don’t Forget About Your 401(K)

Changing Jobs? Don’t Forget About Your 401(K)

One of the most important questions you face when changing jobs is what to do with the money in your 401(k) because making the wrong move could cost you thousands of dollars or more in taxes and lower returns. Let's say you work five years at your current job. For...

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What To Do if You Missed the Tax Deadline

What To Do if You Missed the Tax Deadline

Tuesday, April 18, 2023, was the deadline for most taxpayers to file their tax returns. If you haven't filed a 2022 tax return yet, it's not too late. First, gather any information related to income and deductions for the tax years for which a return is required to be...

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Include Gig Economy Income on Tax Returns

Include Gig Economy Income on Tax Returns

People working in the gig economy earn income as freelancers, independent workers, or employees. Typically, an online platform is used to connect people with potential or actual customers to provide goods or services. Examples include renting out a home or spare...

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Deducting Medical and Dental Expenses

Deducting Medical and Dental Expenses

If you, your spouse, or dependents had significant medical or dental costs in 2022, you may be able to deduct those expenses when you file your tax return this year. Here's what you should know about medical and dental expenses and other benefits: You Must Itemize You...

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Reporting Foreign Income on Your Federal Tax Return

Reporting Foreign Income on Your Federal Tax Return

By law, U.S. citizens and resident aliens living abroad must file a U.S. income tax return and report any worldwide income. Some key tax benefits, such as the foreign earned income exclusion, are only available to those who file U.S. returns. As such, if you are...

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Defer Capital Gains With Sec. 1031 Exchanges

Defer Capital Gains With Sec. 1031 Exchanges

If you're a savvy investor, you probably know that you must generally report any mutual fund distributions as income, whether you reinvest them or exchange shares in one fund for shares in another. In other words, you must report and pay any capital gains tax owed....

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What Is the Net Investment Income Tax?

What Is the Net Investment Income Tax?

While the Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT) most often affects wealthier individuals, in certain circumstances, it can also affect moderate-income taxpayers whose income increases significantly in a given tax year. What Is the NIIT? The NIIT is a 3.8 percent tax on...

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