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Here’s How Congress Plans to Make the IRS More Tax-Payer Friendly
The House recently passed the Retirement, Savings, and Other Tax Relief Act of 2018, which includes the Taxpayers First Act of 2018: legislation created to protect taxpayers from unfair practices as well as improve IRS operations. If the Bill makes it through the...
read morePossible Drawbacks to Early Retirement
Many workers dream of retiring early. Not everyone has a choice in the matter, but if you do, there are some disadvantages and challenges to be aware of. Even if you can afford to retire early, you might not want to. Here are some disadvantages to be aware of when it...
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Essential Money Moves to Make Before the Year’s End
The end of 2018 is quickly approaching, but there are a few key money moves you should make before the new year, especially in light of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The higher standard deduction means more Americans will ditch itemizing their 2018 federal tax returns....
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This is How Retirement Contribution Limits Are Changing for 2019
The Treasury Department has announced retirement plan contribution limits, which are adjusted annually, for 2019. Because inflation has gone up a bit recently, contribution limits are also going up, which means you can save more money next year. The maximum pre-tax...
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Hidden Retirement Fees to Be Aware Of
Financial advisors commonly advise their clients to seek investments with high returns in order to maximize their retirement funds, but most investors don’t realize that high fees are eating into those earnings. While fund fees have steadily declined in recent years,...
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How to Handle an Inherited IRA
You have several options when you inherit an IRA, so it’s no wonder that most people on the receiving end have questions about taking distributions, tax implications, and incorporating the inheritance into their existing financial plan. For starters, it helps to...
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The Effect of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on Employee Reimbursement
Are your employees reimbursed for work-related travel expenses? If not, you might want to reconsider. Changes under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act make reimbursements even more attractive to employees. The new tax code implemented significant changes to moving and travel...
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