Taxes
How can I avoid interest and penalties on my taxes?
How can I avoid interest and penalties on my taxes? Filing a tax return will reconcile what we paid toward our tax liability during the year and the actual amount of the tax due for the year. If we paid more than we needed to pay, we get a refund. If we paid less than…
Read MoreUnderstanding some aftereffects from the 2024 storms
Understanding some aftereffects from the 2024 storms. 2024 saw three named storms hit Florida and cause damage throughout the Southeast. Parts of the west coast of Florida and Western North Carolina were devastated. While the storms have passed, aftereffects linger. By now, most clients have started the process of making a claim with their insurance…
Read MoreHow will taxes change after the election?
How will taxes change after the election? Finally, the election is over! The Republican party won most seats in both the Senate and the House of Representatives, and their nominee will occupy the White House. With much of the election rhetoric focused on taxes, is it right to wonder what this Republican sweep means for…
Read MoreWill higher taxes hurt stocks?
Will higher taxes hurt stocks? The proposal to raise taxes in some capacity arises in every election. Candidates for the White House are typically the most vocal about what changes they would make to the tax code if elected. It is important to remember that regardless of who wins the presidency, the president does not…
Read MoreWhat is gain harvesting?
What is gain harvesting? “Gain harvesting” refers to the practice of selling a holding for a gain in a taxable account, triggering a taxable event, and immediately buying the holding back. The strategy is not applicable to retirement accounts, tax-deferred accounts, and all types of IRAs. Say you own a holding worth $25,000 that you…
Read MoreWhen does the 60-day period for IRA rollovers start?
When does the 60-day period for IRA rollovers start? Today’s question comes from Mike in Celebration, FL. “I want to do a rollover from one IRA to another. I read I have 60 days to get it done but no one mentions when that 60-day rollover clock starts. Is it when the check is cut…
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