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The Retirement Tax Trap – and How to Avoid It

The Retirement Tax Trap – and How to Avoid It

You’ve spent years building your retirement savings, confident that your IRAs and 401(k)s will support a comfortable future. But lurking inside these accounts is a hidden challenge: taxes. Without a plan in place, those tax obligations can shrink your retirement...
The Truth About Common Tax Myths

The Truth About Common Tax Myths

Tax myths spread quickly and can cause costly mistakes or missed opportunities if you are not careful. Here are some of the most common misconceptions we hear, along with the reality and practical tips to help you stay on track. Myth: Moving into a higher tax bracket...
The Hidden Costs of Back-to-School Season

The Hidden Costs of Back-to-School Season

You’ve stocked up on notebooks, pencils, and glue sticks, and survived the school supply shopping rush. But the truth is, those are only the starting costs of the school year. Beyond the supply list, there are plenty of hidden expenses that can add up quickly. Here...
What the New Tax Bill Means for Parents

What the New Tax Bill Means for Parents

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (OBBBA) contains a number of tax breaks for parents. Here’s a summary of what’s in the bill for families, including planning tips to make the most of each tax break. Parents get a permanent increase to the child tax...
Tax Return Information That’s Easy to Miss

Tax Return Information That’s Easy to Miss

To ensure a smooth and error-free tax return filing, take a moment to double-check for these commonly overlooked details. These small but important items often cause delays or trigger IRS inquiries: 🔹 Missing Forms – Use your prior-year tax return as a reference to...
The Impact of IRS Layoffs

The Impact of IRS Layoffs

During the recent chaos of Federal employment moves over the past couple of weeks, two actions will impact how filing your tax return this year could go and how to prepare accordingly. Voluntary termination After being offered voluntary termination, approximately...
Watch Out for These Tax Myths

Watch Out for These Tax Myths

MYTH: /miTH/ (noun) – a widely held but false belief or idea Many myths about the IRS and the tax code have been amplified online in recent years. Here are several myths that if you believe them, could leave you with an expensive tax surprise. Myth #1: Retirement...