“Deducting Disaster Losses for Individuals:Navigating the Rules” To get my complete articlewith all the details… Wildfires, floods, hurricanes—disasters. The financial toll can be devastating. You can deduct some disaster losses from your taxes. New rules allow certain disaster losses with amended returns for closed years. Recent changes to tax laws have made it … [Read more...]
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Do You Need to Report Your Home Sale to the IRS?
“Don't Let a Simple OversightLead to IRS Complications” To get my complete articlewith all the details… Selling your home can be an exciting milestone, but it also comes with important tax considerations. Did you know: If your home sale gains qualify for the $250,000/$500,000 exclusion, you might not need to report it. Even so, reporting when not required to … [Read more...]
Love and Taxes: Why Marriage Isn’t Always a Financial Match
“Marriage: A Big Step withBig Tax Implications” To get my complete articlewith all the details… Marriage is a life-changing decision rooted in love—but did you know it can have a major impact on your finances and taxes? Before you say “I do,” explore the lesser-known tax consequences of tying the knot. From the “marriage penalty” to tax breaks you might lose, … [Read more...]
How to Make Your Winter in Florida and Summer in Massachusetts Tax-Deductible
"How to Make Your Winter in Florida andSummer in Massachusetts Tax-Deductible" To get my complete articlewith all the details… Are you dreaming of spending winters in sunny Florida and summers in Massachusetts? It might be possible to make this lifestyle tax-deductible, just like in the case of Mr. Andrews. In our latest article, "Tax Planning to Winter in Florida … [Read more...]
Exceptions to the 10% Penalty for Early IRA Withdrawals
“Exceptions to the 10% Penaltyfor Early IRA Withdrawals” To get my complete articlewith all the details… If you’re in a pinch, and want to withdraw money from your IRA before you turn 59 ½, be careful. You see, you may have to pay a hefty price for that withdrawal. Here’s the story. Most traditional IRA withdrawals are at least partially taxable. The … [Read more...]