by Karen Baksa | Aug 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
by somichcpa | Apr 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
by somichcpa | Mar 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
by somichcpa | Feb 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
by somichcpa | Feb 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
You may receive a tax document with incorrect information. You may also discover that a tax form you’re expecting was never delivered. Here are several situations you may encounter with incorrect information and what you can do about it. Situation: You receive a tax...
by somichcpa | Feb 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
The IRS has officially opened the 2024 tax filing season! But when should you file your return? While some may benefit from waiting, there are several good reasons to file early. Get Your Refund Faster 💰 If you’re expecting a refund, why let the government hold onto...
by Karen Baksa | Jan 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
Get Ready for Tax Season: Stay Organized and Stress-Free With the new year comes tax season! As your tax documents start arriving, here are some practical steps to help you stay organized and ensure a smooth, stress-free filing process. 1. Gather Your Tax Forms Make a...
by Karen Baksa | Jan 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
The beginning of a new year is the perfect opportunity to go through a financial review checklist and revisit your financial, legal, and personal strategies. Here are some key areas to consider as you assess your plans and prepare for the year ahead: Reflect on Life...
by Karen Baksa | Oct 16, 2024 | Tax Tips
Putting off distributions and holding assets in your retirement accounts as long as possible may seem like a good idea, but waiting too long can cause a major tax problem. When you reach age 73, the trigger requiring minimum distributions (RMDs) from qualified...
by Karen Baksa | Sep 25, 2024 | Financial Planning, Individual Taxes, Tax Tips
Here are some tips that should trigger you to conduct a full tax planning session to ensure your tax bill next year is not higher than it needs to be. 1. You owed tax last year. If you have not adjusted your withholdings, you could be in for a big tax bill. Time...
