House committee proposes standard deduction increase

House committee proposes standard deduction increase

From Accounting Today — By Michael Cohn —  Republicans on the House Ways and Means Committee advanced a series of bills Tuesday, June 13, aimed at reducing taxes but also rolling back parts of the Inflation Reduction Act passed by the Democrats last year. One of the...
Here are tax-savvy ways to donate money

Here are tax-savvy ways to donate money

From CNBC — By Kate Dore CFP —  LAS VEGAS — Tax savings aren’t typically the main reason for philanthropy. But if you’re planning to donate money, certain charitable giving strategies provide a bigger tax benefit. Since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, there’s been...
‘Three-year window’ planning can save big on taxes

‘Three-year window’ planning can save big on taxes

From Retirement Daily on the Street — By Joe DiSalvo & Marie Madarasz — If we were to take a poll asking, “Who has an issue with the amount of taxes we pay?” we’re sure many hands would go up. However, if we had a time machine and were to travel back several...
Tax refunds were lower this year without pandemic credits

Tax refunds were lower this year without pandemic credits

From Investopia.com — By Terry Lane —  Tax refunds were lower this year, and while the expiration of pandemic credits may be primarily to blame, tax experts say Americans should count on smaller refunds and more balances owed in coming years. The average tax refund...